In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and … Read more
The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land,the light will shine on them. – Isaiah 9:2 (NASB) Again Isaiah says, “There shall come the root of Jesse, And He who arises to rule over the Gentiles, In Him will the Gentiles hope.” Now may the God … Read more
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and … Read more
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. – Romans 12:1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is … Read more
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights … Read more
If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear; but God has heard; He has given attention to the sound of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor His favor from me. – Psalm 66:18-20 (NASB) Pray without ceasing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NASB) Today’s verses remind us that prayer … Read more
“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who is in heaven,Hallowed be Your name.Your kingdom come.Your will be done,On earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’ – Matthew 6:9-13 (NASB) Do not be … Read more
Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. A prayer of a righteous person, when it is brought about, can accomplish much. – James 5:16 (NASB) Prayer has helped me over and over again throughout my life, but recently I experienced it in an immediate and tangible way. I had … Read more
Brothers and sisters, I do not regard myself as having taken hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to … Read more
And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope. – Romans 5:3-4 (NASB) In God’s design, endurance is not wasted effort – it’s the soil where faith takes root and grows deep. Just like a muscle grows stronger through resistance, our spiritual strength increases when … Read more