For the kingdom is the Lord’s, and He rules over the nations. (Psalms 22:28) and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, (Ephesians 2:6) As we enter a new decade, with the year 2020 just around the corner, it is important to come up a little … More Watching the nations from God’s perspective
In the Lord, there is much more, even hidden treasures and abundance. Only wait on the Lord, trust in Him, not the world. Deuteronomy 33:18-19 And of Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun (those who dwell with the Lord, who seek dwelling places, to be a haven by the sea) in your going out, And Issachar … More In God there are hidden treasures
Isaiah 62:6-11 I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the Lord, do not keep silent, And give Him no rest till He establishes And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth. The Lord has sworn by His … More Watching for the coming Salvation
Psalms 139:1-12 God’s Perfect Knowledge of Man For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. For … More Nothing is hidden from the eyes of true Love
By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas; (Psalms 65:5)
From all directions they came, from the heavens, the nations, and the fields, rich and poor, beings from above and below, to worship the Promised One, Immanuel. For them the focus of this first Christmas was singular, and clear. He is Christ, the Anointed One, the fullness of God, who paying our price of sin, … More Christmas, it’s all about Him
Almost everything about the first Christmas carries with in large doses of humility. Joseph humbling himself to continue with his young bride knowing her first child is not his. Mary accepting a very uncomfortable and tough journey by donkey in the last days of her pregnancy. Both first time parents needing to be content that … More The humility of Advent
The sunset sets on the end of an era, one of darkness and shadows. Soon a great Light arises, and with Him life and hope. No longer trapped behind doors of despair, for the Door comes to make a way. Arise and shine, for He has come…and will come, to remain forever, again. Isaiah 9:2,6,7 … More Advent’s Eve
At Christmastime we remember, and celebrate, the moment the Lord God determined to move sovereignly and intervene with our affairs to reveal His road of salvation. Highly anticipated for thousands of years, and spoken of by prophets of old, suddenly the heavens stirred with action and excitement, as the eternal Son was about to reveal … More The mystery of Advent’s timing
“The Dayspring from on high has visited us; To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” What a powerful message to be given, announcing the ministry of Christ, and yet most forget the one who delivered it. A father in … More Advent Messenger
