How striking the contrast between Herod, a choleric despot inflicting death, versus Jesus, our Deliverer, come to impart life. The former instilled fear, but Jesus instilled hope.
Author Archives: Renee Srch
Perishable
Through Jesus, we have eternal life. When He died on the cross, He removed that perishable state for all those who confess Him as LORD and Savior.
Horn of Salvation
God’s plan wasn’t political, it was spiritual. God sent His Son, Jesus, to be our Horn of Salvation. Through His death on the cross, He would liberate all who believed in Him from the oppression of sin.
Advent; A Time For Reflection
This Christmas, take time to meditate on God’s Word. Claim His promises. Cling to His words of love and comfort. Ponder them, treasure them, and allow them to take root in your heart and mind. It’s the best gift you will ever give yourself.
Giving Thanks
By focusing on the blessings in our lives instead of the burdens, Thanksgiving can become a beautiful segue into Christmas. Once the turkey has been eaten, the football game is over, and the Macy’s parade has ended, I encourage you to carry thanks giving into the next season, instead of tucking it away with the leftovers. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate as we prepare for Christmas.
Getting Your Tank Full
God daily loads us with blessings. Eternal life is offered through the Living Water and the Bread of Life that feeds and fills us for eternity. What benefits! David penned, “…my cup runs over…” (Psalm 23:5) Indeed, our tanks are full.
Armor-bearers
You and I could use friends like Jonathan’s armor-bearer. Friends who have our backs. Friends who will help us carry the load. Friends who are committed to helping us fight the enemy.
When the Load is Too Heavy
There will be times when we feel like our load is too heavy to bear. That’s precisely when we need strong Christian friends to come alongside us so we don’t have to walk the rough path alone. Friends who are filled with the Holy Spirit, who will intercede for us before the throne of God, regularly check in on us and offer to help.
Costly Choices
Wow! It never ceases to amaze me that, despite God’s dire warnings, the people of Israel insisted on having their own way. They rejected God’s rule – the one thing that made them unique and distinguished them from the other nations around them – to pursue their own strategy.
Honor God
The word ‘honor’ in this verse means respect, to hold in high estimation. To worship God with reverence and godly fear.