Scripture: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16 (NIV) Bring to mind a gift that left you speechless. Was it something you had been dreaming of or was it a total surprise? Can […]
Scripture: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. – Isaiah 9:2-3 […]
Scripture: For a child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us, And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NASB) God could have sent Jesus as a mighty king wearing a fine […]
Scripture: Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord, is at hand. – James 5:7-8 […]
Scripture: A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the […]
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 who his favor rests.” – Luke 2: 13-14 (NIV) The declaration from the heavens is that peace has come to earth. Jesus is called […]
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 […]
