Wisdom often looks like waiting, but that can be an illusion. For the wisdom we need is not based on quiet patience, and studied learning, but rather received from heaven, filling us with revelations by the Holy Spirit. Waiting for the return of Christ does not come by human effort, that is unsustainable, rather it … More Advent II – Day 6 (Wisdom)
Transfixing, that is one word for them. Those intriguing structures in the sky, drawing our attention heavenward the clouds can bring inspiration, delight, and even awe as we see nature at its most awesome. And of course, with a little rain and sunshine, the clouds become the backdrop for the promise rainbows, where we remember … More Advent II – Day 5 (Clouds)
Many a soul gathers in the early hours of the morning around the globe, looking east to the horizon as first light appears, eagerly waiting for its source. As the sun breaks through, there is a true wonder as joy and hope are tasted, and at least for a moment, yesterday is forgotten, and hope … More Advent II – Day 4 (Immortality)
In more ways than one, Advent is a great reminder of the all-knowing but surprising character of God. However, this time of year not only reminds us of Christ’s first advent, when He (surprisingly) first visited us, coming in the form of a babe, but also His second advent, when He comes as the triumphant … More Advent II – Day 3 (Hope eternal)
“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Matthew 24:44) Our Father in Heaven, and our Lord Jesus, clearly likes to surprise us. Well at the very least when it comes to His ways, particularly the one of Christ’s advent. However, it would seem … More Advent II – Day 2 (He will arise)
Jesus says,…..”But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold … More Amazing love
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And truly if they had called to mind that … More Heavenly focussed
Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. I must work … More The miracle of sight
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy … More Clouds of Light
Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, give to the Lord glory and strength. Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come into His courts. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!Tremble before Him, all the earth. Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns; The … More The Lord reigns
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