Matthew 1:23 (KJV) "Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emanuel, which being interpreted is, God is with us."
Do you feel the excitement? Can you hear the angels proclaiming the birth of Jesus? Can you see the brilliant star? Stop right now! Stop all that is consuming your time and your mind. Stop the busyness. Stop the anger. Stop the anxiety. Then, just welcome Jesus! Come Lord Jesus!
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Saturday, November 29, 2014
November 29, 2014
Ephesians 2:4-5 (ESV) "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ - by grace you have been saved."
What a wonderful reason to be thankful and shout praises to God from the mountain tops! We all have sinned to one degree or another. All our "dead in our trespasses." But Jesus Christ was born and then died to save us from our sinful choices. Our Savior has promised us eternal salvation if we only ask Him to be Lord of our lives! What are you waiting for? Let's meet our Savior in the manger this Christmas!
What a wonderful reason to be thankful and shout praises to God from the mountain tops! We all have sinned to one degree or another. All our "dead in our trespasses." But Jesus Christ was born and then died to save us from our sinful choices. Our Savior has promised us eternal salvation if we only ask Him to be Lord of our lives! What are you waiting for? Let's meet our Savior in the manger this Christmas!
Friday, November 28, 2014
November 28, 2014
I Chronicles 29:13 (ESV) "And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name." Yesterday we had such a wonderful day! We shared a Thanksgiving meal with one of our daughters and her family, along with my mom. Our gathering was small but still wonderful. I love this holiday because it gives me cause to stop and really inventory how much God has blessed me. I am so thankful to have a warm home and a wonderful family. I am grateful for special friends and our mighty church family. I have a good job and have the physical ability to go to work. Thank you God! It is too easy during this busy holiday season to dwell on the negatives like too much to do, too little time and money, not to mention difficult family dynamics. Let's all try to keep the warm feeling of Thanksgiving in our hearts as we move into advent and focus on how amazing our God is!
Thursday, November 27, 2014
November 27, 2014
Colossians 3:16 (ESV) "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God."
God bless you friend. Please take a moment today to thank God for every blessing in your life. God is good!
God bless you friend. Please take a moment today to thank God for every blessing in your life. God is good!
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
November 26, 2014
Psalm 62:1 (KJV) "Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation."
This Psalm of David gives us clear guidance into where we should put all of our trust. This is one that I need to put on my bathroom mirror because I so often give it all to God, only to pick it back up again as soon as I am off my knees. Why do we find it so difficult to wait? Way do we not believe that our God will do what He says He will do? If we truly believe that God is our salvation, then we should willingly and patiently wait for God to act on our behalf. He will do that for us, but in His time, not ours. That is the rub. We are an impatient people. We want everything instantly. I am certain that when we think that God is delaying, it is because He has a better plan. During advent let's practice waiting for our Savior.
This Psalm of David gives us clear guidance into where we should put all of our trust. This is one that I need to put on my bathroom mirror because I so often give it all to God, only to pick it back up again as soon as I am off my knees. Why do we find it so difficult to wait? Way do we not believe that our God will do what He says He will do? If we truly believe that God is our salvation, then we should willingly and patiently wait for God to act on our behalf. He will do that for us, but in His time, not ours. That is the rub. We are an impatient people. We want everything instantly. I am certain that when we think that God is delaying, it is because He has a better plan. During advent let's practice waiting for our Savior.
November 25, 2014
Acts 22:16 (ESV) "And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptize and wash away your sins, calling on his name."
I am very excited about this upcoming weekend as one of my grandson's has decided to ask Jesus to be his personal savior. Evan will be baptized this Sunday! Hallelujah! As grandma I am smiling so big! Imagine how much bigger Jesus must be smiling. Scripture tells us that Jesus desires that all His children willingly come to Him. Jesus wishes to have close, personal relationship with each one of us and baptism is just the beginning of that journey. This holiday season can you make a decision to come to Jesus, or to renew your commitment to Him, as we stand before the manger? This is the one gift that we can give back to our Lord; satisfaction guaranteed!
I am very excited about this upcoming weekend as one of my grandson's has decided to ask Jesus to be his personal savior. Evan will be baptized this Sunday! Hallelujah! As grandma I am smiling so big! Imagine how much bigger Jesus must be smiling. Scripture tells us that Jesus desires that all His children willingly come to Him. Jesus wishes to have close, personal relationship with each one of us and baptism is just the beginning of that journey. This holiday season can you make a decision to come to Jesus, or to renew your commitment to Him, as we stand before the manger? This is the one gift that we can give back to our Lord; satisfaction guaranteed!
Sunday, November 23, 2014
November 23, 2014
Luke 1:28 (NIV) "The angel went to her and said, "Greetings you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
We know this story well. The virgin Mary accepted her favor with God and chose to trust Him completely. Clearly the angel saw a young, scared, inexperienced girl but God saw the perfect mother for His son. How wonderful it is to know that God sees us as perfectly created for the tasks that He has laid out for us as well. Luke tells us later in this same chapter that "Nothing is impossible with God" (Luke 1:37) Friends, lets look to God for our direction today and then move with Him to make things happen!
We know this story well. The virgin Mary accepted her favor with God and chose to trust Him completely. Clearly the angel saw a young, scared, inexperienced girl but God saw the perfect mother for His son. How wonderful it is to know that God sees us as perfectly created for the tasks that He has laid out for us as well. Luke tells us later in this same chapter that "Nothing is impossible with God" (Luke 1:37) Friends, lets look to God for our direction today and then move with Him to make things happen!
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