The Glory Has Come: Encountering the Wonder of Christmas [An Advent Devotional]

LARRY SPARKS is publisher for Destiny Image, a Spirit-filled publishing house birthed in 1983 with a mandate to publish the prophets. With a MDiv in Church History and Renewal from Regent University, Larry is a prophetic minister who teaches individuals and church environments how to create space for the Holy Spirit to move in presence, revival fire and power. Larry has been featured on Sid Roth's It's Supernatural!, the Jim Bakker Show, CBN, TBN, and Charisma Magazine. Larry is also host of The Resting Place featured on Sid Roth's It's Supernatural Network. He lives in Texas with his wife and daughter. For more information visit: larrysparksministries.com.

Bill Johnson is the senior leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California, and serves a growing number of churches that cross denominational lines. Along with his wife, Beni, who went home to be with the Lord in 2022, they are both bestselling authors, Bill of When Heaven Invades Earth and Hosting the Presence, and Beni of The Power of Communion.

Kevin Zadai, ThD is dedicated to training Christians to live and operate in two realms at once—the supernatural and the natural. Called to ministry at age 10, he attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, where he received a bachelor's degree in theology. Later, Kevin received training in missions at Rhema Bible College and a doctorate of theology from Primus University. At age 31, during a routine surgery, he found himself on the "other side of the veil" with Jesus in a heavenly visitation that forever marked his life. This encounter ushered his ministry into new dimensions of power, activation, and impartation. Kevin is retired after being employed by Southwest Airlines for 29 years; he and his wife, Kathi, reside in New Orleans, Louisiana, and are ordained by Dr. Jesse and Dr. Cathy Duplantis.

Robert Henderson is a global apostolic leader who operates in revelation and impartation. His teaching empowers the body of Christ to see the hidden truths of Scripture clearly and apply them for breakthrough results. Driven by a mandate to disciple nations through writing and speaking, Robert travels extensively around the globe, teaching on the apostolic, the Kingdom of God, the "Seven Mountains" and most notably, the Courts of Heaven. He has been married to Mary for 40 years. They have six children and five grandchildren. Together they are enjoying life in beautiful Waco, TX.

Author of over 25 books, BOB SORGE is a musician/psalmist/teacher/pastor/worship leader who has impacted the global worship movement through his seminal work, EXPLORING WORSHIP, as well as his visionary work on corporate worship, FOLLOWING THE RIVER. Drawing from forty years of ministry in forty nations, he brings a forward-looking perspective to worship ministries that is insightful and inspirational. For more, visit YouTube.com/bobsorge.

Tim Sheets is an apostle, pastor of The Oasis Church in Middletown, Ohio, the founder of Awakening Now Prayer Network, and author. He travels extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and other nations, carrying his heart and vision for awakening and reformation. He teaches and ministers in conferences, Bible colleges, seminars and churches, releasing the authority of the believer and an anointing for signs, wonders, and miracles.

Norman Benz has been in the pastoral ministry for 50 years. He and his wife, Judy, founded Covenant Centre International in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, as co-pastors in 1991. Since their church received a powerful outpouring from the Holy Spirit in 1997, their lives and Covenant have been transformed as they continue to keep the Holy Spirit fire burning. Norman holds a M.Ed. (Florida Atlantic University), M.Div. (Church of God School of Theology), and received his D.Min. from Reformed Theological Seminary. His dissertation project was Revival: When the Holy Spirit Comes Down. He and Judy continue to be catalysts for Holy Spirit.

ANA WERNER and her husband, Sam, reside in Missouri with their two beautiful children. She is the founder of Eagles Network and Ana Werner Ministries. Ana travels internationally and equips people to see in the Spirit, move in the prophetic, and experience healing and deliverance through her ministry. Her transparency as she shares the realities and experiences she has had in Heaven, brings the Holy Spirit, the love of the Father, and the power of God into the room when she speaks. Ana is passionate about leading people into encountering Jesus' heart. For more information visit: anawerner.org