Everyday Marys render themselves available to God, knowing their greatest gift to Him is not in the ‘being’ but in the surrender.
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The Light by Which We See
Our story would have ended very differently had Christ not come to rescue us from spiritual darkness. Without Him, we would be lost forever. He is the Light that brings hope and guides us safely home.
Chosen
Zechariah likely felt the same about his life– ordinary, run-of-the-mill, middling, mediocre – especially given that he and his wife were childless. Then all of that changed when Zechariah’s name was chosen to enter the sanctuary of the Lord. Life as he knew it would never be the same.
A Tale of Two Kings
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.
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.
Everyone is Included
Everyone includes me. It includes you. His gift of grace includes the individual who can’t even voice the name of Jesus yet loves Him, nonetheless
The God Who Hung the Stars
You and I are more precious to God than any star that twinkles in the night sky. Not only does He know our name, but He is intimately acquainted with every detail of our lives.
A Tale of Two Kings
“When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.” Matthew 2:3 NIV You’ve likely heard the phrase, “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” In this case we can say, “If Herod ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” For Herod, Jesus’ birth was not cause for celebration. He was ‘deeply troubled.’ The …