Scripture: Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” – Luke 2:13-14 Near a shepherd’s field in Israel, there is a tent-shaped chapel dedicated to the angels who sang […]
Scripture: See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand […]
Scripture: But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. – Romans 8:25 (NIV) In the New Testament, the word “hope” is a translation of the Greek word “ἐλπίς” meaning a confident expectation; this is a much stronger belief than today’s usual use of “hope” as wishful thinking. […]
Scripture: “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah. In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right in the land.” – Jeremiah 33:14-15 […]
Scripture: Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. – Zephaniah 3:14-15 It is […]
Scripture: Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. – Isaiah 7:14 It might be tempting to let the familiarity of this scripture make it seem mundane. Take time to sit with the scripture. Read the […]
Scripture: Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. – Romans 12:12 (NIV) It can be a test of faith to remain patient when we face challenges in life. Put your faith in the Lord and remember that everything is under His control. Listening to prayer is a key to hearing His […]
Scripture: I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning. – Psalm 130:5-6 We are to keep watch for the Lord. One way is to sit with Jesus. Pray and wait on […]
Scripture: In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said,” Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” – […]
Scripture: But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven cannot contain You. How much less the temple I have built. – 1 Kings 8:27 (NIV) When Solomon prayed at the dedication of the Temple, he understood that the magnificent structure could not contain the almighty power of God. Think about […]
