“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 …
“Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” (John 4:48) Dear Friends – There is a subtle note of exasperation and disappointment in Christ’s voice as He utters those words above… it’s as if He were saying: “Couldn’t you just believe My Words and reason with your minds that what I say is logical and true… must I perform Divine magic in order to get your …
“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, …
“Ah! sinful nation, people laden with wickedness, evil race, corrupt children! They have forsaken the Lord, spurned the Holy One. Wash yourselves clean! Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes; cease doing evil; learn to do good. Come now, let us set things right, says the Lord: Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow.” (Isaiah 1:4, 16-18) Dear Friends – Amazing, that those …
Jesus replied to the one who told him His mother and His brothers were outside: “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” (Matthew 12:46-50) Dear Friends – It almost sounds like Jesus is disowning His earthly …