Glory and peace

Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for … More Glory and peace

He gives wisdom

Yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; (Proverbs … More He gives wisdom

God of refuge

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling.SelahThere is a river whose streams shall … More God of refuge

Opening the gates

“Thus says the LORD to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held— tosubdue nations before him and loose the armor of kings, to open before him the double doors,so that the gates will not be shut: ‘I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces … More Opening the gates

Light has dawned

Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:“The land of Zebulun and the land … More Light has dawned

Send out Your Light

Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your tabernacle.Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy; And on the harp I will praise You, O God, my God. (Psalms 43:3-4)

Behold His beauty

The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell.Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; … More Behold His beauty