Photo by Faik Akmd on Pexels.com Luke 1:38 New Living Translation Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. For Encouragement The Almighty God had appointed her to carry and give birth to a unique child, His own Son. His name … Continue reading The Greatest Response of Faith – Yieldedness.
Jesus
When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
Photo by George Becker on Pexels.com Numbers 11:22 New International Version Would they have enough if flocks and herds were slaughtered for them? Would they have enough if all the fish in the sea were caught for them?” For Encouragement Abraham did not see how he could have a baby with Sarah when they were … Continue reading When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
It Will Not Happen!
Photo by Philippe Donn on Pexels.com Isaiah 7:7 New International Version Yet this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “‘It will not take place, it will not happen. For Encouragement The heart of King Ahaz and his people trembled with fear, like trees shaking in a storm (Isaiah 7:2). Syria and Israel had gathered against Judah, and Ahaz … Continue reading It Will Not Happen!
A Sovereign Call
Photo by Mat Kedzia on Pexels.com A Sovereign Call Genesis 12:1 New International Version The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. For Meditation God declared it in Eden—the offspring of the woman will crush the head of the serpent (Genesis 3:15). The ringing … Continue reading A Sovereign Call
At the Bottom of the Pit
1 Kings 17:12 New International Version “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat … Continue reading At the Bottom of the Pit
Needing the Light of God
Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com Genesis 3:7 New International Version Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. For Meditation They packed the stadium, fans from all over the country, in the cool of a Sunday night. … Continue reading Needing the Light of God
When We Find Ourselves in a Difficult Situation
Photo by Kei Scampa on Pexels.com Genesis 16:13 New Living Translation Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” For Meditation She thought she was just a slave—a … Continue reading When We Find Ourselves in a Difficult Situation
The Blessed But
1 Peter 2:10 New International Version Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. For Encouragement Sometimes, it is good to stop everything to reflect on the goodness of God and rejoice and praise Him. Despite our dire … Continue reading The Blessed But
Take Heart (2)
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com John 16:33 New International Version “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” For Encouragement Jesus was right. The world has all the trouble we could ever have. Since Eden, hardships have … Continue reading Take Heart (2)