Celebrate the gift of Jesus and the wonderful time with family with these Bible verses ideal for the Christmas season. You can experience the peace of God during the busy holiday season by pausing to remember the reason for the season. This collection of verses was selected for the themes of joy, gratitude and the birth of Jesus Christ to get you in the spirit of Christmas.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. - Isaiah 9:6 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” - Luke 2:10 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. - Luke 2:11 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. - Luke 2:12 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. - John 1:14 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. - Matthew 2:11 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' - Acts 20:35 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. - Luke 1:46-48 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. - Luke 6:38 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about : His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" (which means "God with us"). When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. - Matthew 1:18-24 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. - James 1:17 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. "In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied, "for this is what the prophet has written: " 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.' "Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him." After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. - Matthew 2:1-12 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. - Proverbs 17:22 The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success! - Psalm 118:24-25 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. - Colossians 3:15 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. - Hebrews 12:28 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. - Luke 2:8-9 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. - Romans 12:12 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! - Philippians 4:4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. - Galatians 4:4-5 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. - Isaiah 7:14 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. - Isaiah 11:1
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When we are going through stressful or anxious periods in our life, we must turn to the one who is in control of all things. God holds all of our lives in his hands and is the only one who can calm our anxious minds.
I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. - Psalm 16:8 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4 Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! - Psalm 46:10 Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. - Psalm 55:22 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. - Psalm 56:3 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. - Psalm 121:1-2 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. - Proverbs 12:25 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11 Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? - Matthew 6:25-27 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. - Matthew 6:34 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. - Matthew 11:28-3 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? - Luke 12:25 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. - John 14:27 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? - Romans 8:31 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. - Colossians 3:15 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” - Hebrews 13:6 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:7 These Bible verses for autumn show us how to reflect on this season of change with reverence, joy, and gratitude!
Autumn encourages a retreat to everything comfy cozy and a heightened focus on connecting with family, friends, and neighbors. Extra pumpkin spice encourages more coffee dates. Bonfires and seasonal ales draw neighbors together. Fall is the precursor of love and gratitude leading up to the cheerful holidays around the corner. After all, gratitude is what leads us to contentment. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. - Isaiah 40:8 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:9 While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease. - Genesis 8:22 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." - Matthew 9:37-38 Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. - Daniel 2:20-21 They do not say to themselves, ‘Let us fear the Lord our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest.’ Your wrongdoings have kept these away; your sins have deprived you of good. - Jeremiah 5:24-25 He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down. - Psalm 104:19 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. - James 5:7-8 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 May these verses give all of us perspective and reminders of God’s presence with us in and through our fears. He has the power and desire to be with us in the midst of our fears. We can continue to fight to believe Jesus is more in and through our fears thanks to His presence with us.
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4 The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? - Psalm 27:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. - Psalm 46:1-3 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? - Psalm 118:6 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. - John 14:27 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. - Deuteronomy 31:6 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. - Isaiah 41:13 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” - Hebrews 13:6 Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you. - Deuteronomy 3:22 (Jesus says), “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” - Luke 12:32 You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” - Lamentations 3:57 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? - Psalm 56:3-4 This is what I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt. And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear. - Haggai 2:5 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. - Luke 12:7 Good days, bad days, and just OK days — they’re all part of life. But as these Bible verses remind us, God is there for support through all the ups and downs. He sees the decisions, the tribulations, and the celebrations that are all part of your everyday life.
The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. - Psalm 121:7-8 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. - Ephesians 5:15-16 For we live by faith, not by sight. - 2 Corinthians 5:7 Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. - Proverbs 21:21 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? - Mark 8:36 The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. - Proverbs 19:8 For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the Lord your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess. - Deuteronomy 30:16 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. - Proverbs 10:17 Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions. - Ecclesiastes 7:10 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. - Matthew 16:25 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. - Matthew 6:34 The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. - Psalm 118:24 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? - Matthew 6:25 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. - Philippians 1:21 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. - Romans 14:8 |