Isaiah 53:12, Revelation 5:5 (Isaiah 52:10, Revelation 17:10) I will give [Jesus] the honors of a victorious soldier, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among the rebels. He bore the sins of many. … The Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has won the victory.

Continuing Advent ABC to the end of the alphabet …

I like the fact that my Christmas candle is misshapen. The truth it tells is not immediately obvious. Like the baby in a stable.

Victor’s Crown, Darlene Zschech