Up in heaven, the Council sat. The time had come, the Begotten to leave - The beauty and majesty of His heaven Why leave all that for the chaos of the earth? The Father’s smile, revealing the answer—Love! The angels wondered how it could be. That the Majesty of heaven would forsake it all The … Continue reading Your Savior to Receive

Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14Merry Christmas from our IBC Family in Dakar, Senegal. Now Naaman was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant … Continue reading The Gift of Christmas

Galatians 4:4-5 New King James Version But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born[a] of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. For Meditation Everything works well under the right environment and conditions in God’s plan. That is why … Continue reading In the Fullness of Time

Matthew 1:24 New International Version (NIV) When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. For meditation One thing most Christians can agree on is our common struggle to obey the word of God when it scratches our comfort zones. What do we … Continue reading Because He Says

Matthew 1:19 New International Version (NIV) Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. For Meditation The reaction of Joseph to Mary’s pregnancy never ceases to amaze me (Matthew 1:18-19). It shows the heart of this godly … Continue reading Noble Minds

Luke 2:4-5 New International Version (NIV) So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David… He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. For Meditation The prophecy was crystal clear and celebrated among the Jews … Continue reading How Did Bethlehem Miss It?

Luke 1:38 New International Version (NIV) “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled. For meditation The world has surprises for us every day, which sometimes overwhelm us. Our surprise could be people in their behaviors or situations that blow the mind off. However, none can compare with an … Continue reading Overwhelmed by Grace

Luke 1:25 New International Version “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” For Meditation She expected nothing on this day, and things moved like every other day as she did her daily activities. Old Zechariah had gone for … Continue reading Living the Reality of the Blessing

Revelation 4:10-11 New International Version The twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: “You are worthy, our Lord and God,    to receive glory and honor and power,for you created all things,    and by your will they were created    and … Continue reading As It Is In Heaven