Matthew 1:24 New International Version When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. For Meditation Nobody gives him much attention. Why should they? His wife carried the most famous baby, which gives her prominence. God chose Mary to be the mother of … Continue reading Joseph! What a Man!
Word of the Day
When the Light Shines
Isaiah 9:2 New Living Translation The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. For Encouragement When the light shines, darkness flees, life comes, and joy breaks in the hearts of the people who receive it. It is the expectation of everyone … Continue reading When the Light Shines
Unforgotten
Isaiah 49:16 New International Version See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. For Encouragement If God knows you this way, how can He forget you at any stage of your life? He told Jeremiah to proclaim to Jerusalem how He remembers their youth and their sojourn with Him … Continue reading Unforgotten
Faith That Cannot Fly
Isaiah 7:14 New International Version Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel. For Meditation Syria and Israel plan to attack Judah. Ahaz trembles, but God gives him a word of assurance—It will not happen (v.7). God had numbered Israel’s days when it … Continue reading Faith That Cannot Fly
How Gracious Is Our God
Genesis 3:15New Living TranslationAnd I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring.He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” For Encouragement His body trembled all over, and his face turned pale. Never in his life had he felt that way before. With the experience … Continue reading How Gracious Is Our God
My Confidence Is Him
Psalm 27:1 New International Version The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? For Meditation I say, NONE! God Himself is my light—not that He gives me light. He is my light that reveals and dispels every darkness and ushers me into His kingdom — the … Continue reading My Confidence Is Him
Keep On Knocking
Isaiah 30:18 New International Version Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! For Encouragement So, your despair has silenced you—silent because God has not responded to your prayers yet? Do not, my friend, for God often delays … Continue reading Keep On Knocking
Christmas Bells Are Ringing
Isaiah 9:6 New International Version For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. For Meditation Christmas bells are ringing. Shops have emptied their shelves and are stocking up with colorful decorative Christmas goods. Shoppers are doing their accounts to see how much they can afford to bring home for the … Continue reading Christmas Bells Are Ringing
What We All Need
1 Samuel 25:30-31 New International Version “When the Lord has fulfilled for my lord every good thing, he promised concerning him and has appointed him ruler over Israel, my lord will not have on his conscience the staggering burden of needless bloodshed or of having avenged himself. And when the Lord your God has brought my lord success, remember your servant.” For … Continue reading What We All Need
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 