For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. - 1 Timothy 4:10
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13 )
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 ESV)
You are the light of the world – like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see. Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for…
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV)
“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 NKJV)
The Gospel writer Matthew was writing to a Jewish audience and referred to…
The true PURPOSE of Christmas is the Lord’s salvation of His people. The passage below (Luke 2:30-32) is also a powerful reminder of the inclusiveness of this salvation, for the Jews AND the Gentiles, from the very beginning!
How incredible, that the words of Isaiah, hundreds of years prior to Christ's birth, would come true exactly as he stated. Even more amazing is that God would choose a virgin to conceive and give birth to His Son on…
Waiting for the arrival of a baby is a time of anticipation and excitement. Mary did not plan to have her baby, the Messiah, in a stable. Yet Jesus came into this world like any other baby, helpless and needing…
God spoke to Joseph in a dream during a crucial and critical time. The dream brought comfort and clarity to him. How many times has God spoken to us through Scripture, prayer, a well-placed word of wisdom, a circumstance, or…
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. -…
Let us come before the Lord with a thankful heart and a spirit of true awe. How incredible it is that the Lord God wants to have a relationship with each one of us! He truly deserves our praise and…
The shepherds HURRIED toward the Christ Child, which means they left behind some less important demands and responsibilities. And after they saw Him, they shared all they had been told with others. Let us follow the example of the shepherds…
In this scripture Joseph and Mary are registering for the census decree to be taken at the request of the Roman world. The prophecy that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem is a testament of God's sovereignty. Joseph was obedient…
The birth of Jesus was different from any other Jewish boy’s birth. It begins with a miracle. Jesus was born of an earthly mother without the need of an earthly father. The miracle of his birth points to his deity…
When God came to earth as a baby, He was also revealed by the power that He holds. Meditate on the names of God and be at peace - Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of…
Thank you, Lord, for the humility and love shown to us by the simple, meek, and yet powerful circumstance of your birth. As we seek your face and listen for your voice, help us to remember that Your voice, Your…