‘Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ‘

But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays.

‘Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. ‘

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

‘When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;

The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

‘For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord ,