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
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
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
Encounters angels are so very much associated with the Christmas story, and in fact throughout the Bible. These were real, and brought hope and direction, messages from God, and always glory to the Lord. Such help also came from these messengers from heaven as they ministered to the saints. God is the same yesterday, today, … More Advent Encounters
Earthquake: 5.1 – New Zealand, 41 km NNE of Whakatane on Sun, 15/12/19, 7:52 pm AEST. (via QuakeWatch) As this quake reveals, the authorities have reason to be careful about recovering missions from White Island after that dreadful disaster that occurred just less than a week before following a volcanic eruption. One that killed close … More Continued Prayer for New Zealand…and be alert
True freedom, that is the gift of Christ, and His advent is thus so exciting. No longer bound by death and our sins, nor held captive to our unrighteousness or that of our ancestors, we are free in Jesus. At Christmas we celebrate the arrival of the Door to true freedom, and acknowledge He will … More The Advent of Freedom
A new day dawns, the beginning of a new era, where the door of heaven opens… “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, … More Advent’s Dayspring
Christmas looks a little different in one part of the world to another. In one place, snow covered trees, warming fireplaces, candlelight, and Yuletide cheer. In another, tall trees with a star on top stand against hot summer skies, cool shade and air conditioners are welcomed, long days a given, and refreshments sort. In all, … More The Advent Stand
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