“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 10 – To dwell in the heart of God
Mary Visits Elizabeth Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 8 – Happiness and double blessing
Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:34-35) Perhaps … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 6 – Turns Sorrows to Joy
Glory in the Highest 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 … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 4, Courageous love
Through the tender mercy of our God, With which 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.”(Luke 1:78-79) And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 3, Family restored
But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 2, Grace Bestowed
Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 1, The Revelation
For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise. (Psalms 51:16-17) We seek to draw near to God in our pursuit of Him, and … More First comes the breaking…again
Re-dedicating ourselves to Christ, who is the Shepherd, and one with the Father (of heaven), truly God, and we hear His voice. All glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. My life I dedicate afresh to You. For He revealed His identity afresh at the time of Hanukkah (the Feast of Dedication), so we remember the … More Dedicated to Christ
Earthquake: 7.0 – Alaska, 13 km N of Anchorage on Sat, 1/12/18, 3:29 am AEST. (via QuakeWatch) Praying for Alaska, particularly for the people around Anchorage, may the Lord protect life and limb of her people. As a nation and particularly place that is one of the major heavenly gates, be on alert for the … More Alaska Quake and repercussions – pray and intercede
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