Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet[a] did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly - Matthew 1:19 For Meditation If there was anybody whose birth was scandalous, it was that of Jesus. Mary got pregnant when she was not married yet to Joseph. … Continue reading The Joseph Example

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.Luke 1:1:41 For Meditation Two women, two generations, needing each other. None of them expected to be in their situation. Elizabeth, the older of the two, and beyond child-bearing age, was now carrying, and in her sixth … Continue reading The Need for One Another

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.Luke 1:38 For Meditation Mary’s ready response and total surrender to the message the angel Gabriel brought to her is thought-provoking, as we meditate on the Christmas message today. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered (Luke … Continue reading Yielded and Ready

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.John 3:16 For Meditation Every outstanding work of humanity falls short of the standard of God. It is a glimmer of the image of God in humans that sin has marred and corrupted. Because … Continue reading When Love Constrains

A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.Proverbs 11:13 Your Encouragement I thought COVID-19 has restricted movement enough to free me from one terrible enemy—the gossiper. Remember that friend who always came around with the Breaking News? He came with that peculiar smile that signaled a bombshell on … Continue reading The Gossiper in My Hand

But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior;    so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced;    their dishonor will never be forgotten.Jeremiah 20:11 For Your Encouragement This scripture is one that I love so much. Jeremiah says he is confident in the presence and protection of the Lord against his enemies. Jeremiah … Continue reading His Presence, Your Protection.

Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.”Luke 1:18 For Our Consolation After a series of miscarriages, Animbea gave up on her hope of ever carrying a baby in her arms. Her lifelong anticipation slipped from her grip. Years passed, … Continue reading When All Hope Is Gone

Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”Mark 4:38 For Meditation Storms are inevitable on the sea. It is a natural phenomenon as different air temperatures create varying pressure systems. It is the same situation in life. Different life … Continue reading Peace in the Storm

While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing.2 Samuel 15:12 For Meditation Some friend! Why did Ahithophel join Absalom in his insurrection against King David, his father (2 Samuel 15:12)?Wasn’t Ahithophel one of David’s … Continue reading Some Friends