“The birth of Jesus Christ came about when his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, …
“Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:38) Dear Friends – Whatever God asks of us, however severe or demanding His request, could we be so quick to respond as Mary did and reply: “Okay God, whatever you want, I’m totally yours. Take my life and use it as You …
“God so loved the world that He gave His only son…” (John 3:16) Dear Friends – The birth of Christ should make us realize more than ever, that no matter how bad the world was or gets to be, God will not see His creation destroy itself, and thus, by His supreme love He intercedes on its behalf. Divinity descended to earth as a newborn babe with the humblest of …
“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:30-31, 38) Dear Friends – Imagine being told, …
“Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossus 1:15) Dear Friends – As you look into the Christmas manger this year and see that adorable baby Jesus smiling back at you, how many of us I wonder, will ponder that this precious babe is really the image of the invisible God? Those of us familiar with the history of Christianity will immediately recognize that newborn in …
“Jesus Christ said: “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all.” (Revelation 22:20-21) Dear Friends – The quote above is from the very last words of The Bible and refers to Christ’s second coming in judgment at the end of times. However, I found myself recently wishing and praying that this Christmas, Jesus would not only come and be born again in …
“For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) Dear Friends ~ Our Greatest Gift received is our being… our material and spiritual life… both created by Almighty God. When God The Father saw how drastically wrong this gift was being used, His infinite wisdom recognized the need for a physical teacher …