Scripture: The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. – Lamentations 3:25 Advent is a time of waiting with anticipation. What should we do during this time? The author of Lamentations says seek Him. That looks different for all of us, but consider time in prayer, time […]
Scripture: But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.” – Luke 1:30-32 (NRSV) Can you imagine […]
Scripture: Behold, the Lord God will come with might with His arm ruling for Him… Like a shepherd, He will tend his flock. In His arm, he will gather the lambs and carry them in His bosom. – Isaiah 40:10-11 (NAS) The Jewish people were looking for a mighty King to deliver them. They envisioned […]
Scripture: The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness. – Isaiah 9:2 (NIV) The Prophet Isaiah didn’t focus on the fear and anxiety of the darkness, Isaiah’s prophecies were messages of hope for the coming of a Light, which we know […]
Scripture: Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David. – Luke 2:4 (NASB) Genealogy was very important to the Jewish people. Beginning with Abraham, the list included well-known individuals such as Isaac, Jacob, […]
Scripture: As for you Bethlehem Ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity. – Micah 5:2 (NASB) From a place too small to be listed among the clans […]
Scripture: The voice of the one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.’ – Mark 1:3 (NASB) Advent means “approaching.” It is the period of preparation for the birth of Jesus, the coming of the Messiah. Today begins the first day of Advent. As we begin this […]
Scripture: We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God; we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. – 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASB) Anxiety, worry, and fear are the product of thoughts not captive to the obedience of Christ. How do we capture our thoughts and […]
Scripture: Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Sometimes it is difficult to be thankful for our circumstances. God desires for us to give thanks in ALL circumstances, whether happy or hopeless. Remember that God is working out a greater purpose. We […]
Scripture: 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 (NIV) Thank God for every good gift that He has given you. List all your blessings and ask God’s help to see gifts you have overlooked or […]
