Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”Luke 1:45 For Meditation She had every reason to doubt. Young and innocent, with no precedence to guide her faith; yet, she believed. Myriad of questions loomed; yet, she believed. A million eyes to peer through her in deriding wonder; a … Continue reading Looking to Be Blessed?
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Everything In Its Time
When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. The poor you will always have with you, but … Continue reading Everything In Its Time
Needing Each Other
Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me?Luke 1:43 For Meditation Surprised, shocked, delighted. That’s what she was – a woman “well along in age,” now with child. Potential talk of town, down Gossip Lane. Eyes will turn when she walks by. “Who does she think she is deceiving?” … Continue reading Needing Each Other
The Wonder …!
Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly.Matthew 1:19 Your Encouragement [Joseph can’t make the head or tail of the matter. How could it be?] “Mary, where are you? What am I hearing? Is it true? Are you … Continue reading The Wonder …!
What A Friend!
And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.1 Samuel 23:16 Your Encouragement David is at the end of his flight … Saul has closed in on him; Next destination – Grave #001. “What can I do?” Such a time comes for everybody – they call it “wits end.” … Continue reading What A Friend!
The Secret Source of His Power and Strength.
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and grow weary, they will run and not be faint.Isaiah 40:31 Trust! Is there any need to complain ... Doesn't God see your wobbling knees and shaking hands ... Who said He has taken you … Continue reading The Secret Source of His Power and Strength.
Celebrate the Lord Today
Give thanks to the God of gods … Give thanks to the Lord of lords … Give thanks to the God of heavens, [for] His love endures forever! Psalm 139:2-3 Your Reasons to be thankful Aren’t you feeling blessed today: That you’re alive and living;That you can smell the beautiful flowers and the ugliness around you;That you … Continue reading Celebrate the Lord Today
Celebrate Your Uniqueness
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well - Psalm 139:13-14 Your Encouragement You are different from everybody else. Though there may be a million people who bear the same name with … Continue reading Celebrate Your Uniqueness
Tailor-made for You!
A brilliant sunrise over a long and straight country road. This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.Psalm 118:24 Your Encouragement It’s always a joy to remember the work of our God in redemption history and to acknowledge how favored we are to be recipients of His boundless mercy and … Continue reading Tailor-made for You!