Those familiar with the written Word would be the ones to comprehend God’s intended message most readily, and thus have an advantage in bringing the message to the rest of the world. It is a very practical strategy.
Read MoreThe words cut off are an English translation of a Hebrew expression meaning killed. How poignantly painful for the truly repentant to behold the precious baby Jesus while anticipating the agony of the cross He was to endure!
Read MoreOur Redeemer did indeed come at exactly the right time, in the fullness of time; the time chosen by God and foretold by the prophets of old. Jesus was born of a woman, both literally and symbolically. Symbols are thoroughly developed in God’s Word in order to express greater truths that can be quickly understood in the end time, the time in which you and I live today.
Read MoreBut, more important than answers to our questions, is our need to allow the Lord into our areas of stubbornness and willful ignorance. Getting alone with Him is key. Be still.
Read MoreReceptive hearts are divinely enabled to respond to His nearness. In our fallen world and its negative influences, I must daily ask for a tender, honest heart to receive what He wants to teach me.
Read MoreWhen Jesus was born as a baby, His professed people were not prepared: a cautionary tale of our situation today.
Read MoreWhat is the role of the Holy Spirit in my life? He speaks to my conscience, reinforcing the unchanging nature of God. The truth that our God is unchanging is a great source of comfort if I will believe it. This truth also reveals how fickle I can be.
Read MoreWhen worldly pursuits or problems seem to captivate or close in upon me, I need to ask myself: Do I believe that the Everlasting Father gave His Son, the Prince of Peace, to rescue me? Do I heed the wonderful counsel of the Wonderful Counselor?
Read MoreThe purposes of God have never—ever!—been hindered by the blindness of men. There is no amount of rebellion against God that will thwart His divine foresight and planning.
Read MoreAcceptance of the world’s false messages may sometimes have an element of gratification in the here and now. But such a faith easily crumbles when the storms of life blow in. This is the classic formula which leads to cynicism.
Read MoreThe vastness of creation is beyond our comprehension, as is the depth of God’s love. Yet each serves as a testimony to the other.
Read MoreOur Redeemer came into the world to “lay hold” of each of us by the power of His love. His first role, from our perspective, is Creator. The Creator came into the created world as the Redeemer. When He had finished creating the heavens and the earth, He created a “sanctuary of time”.
Read MoreGod’s protection over us can be compared to an umbrella. There are many if… then statements from Him in His divine Instruction Book.
Read MoreWhile justification is instantaneous, sanctification is the progressive work of a lifetime.
Read MoreThe circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth contain many reminders from the Scriptures as to the nature of our relationship with God. A “betrothal” was a serious commitment. It was to be permanent.
Read MoreBut in a brief few moments Zacharias invited doubt to enter, for his focus had shifted over to human weakness. Pause, beloved, and examine your own focus and faith. Do you wholeheartedly believe in the power of God to carry out what He has promised?
Read MoreLargely unnoticed by the world, the faith of Zacharias and Elizabeth must have shone brightly to the host of heaven in contrast to the darkness of those evil days.
Read MoreThe movements of the stars in the vast circuit of their appointed path have been compared to the purposes of God: there is no such thing as haste or delay. Our perception of time must yield in faith to the reality of the Lord’s timing in all things.
Read MoreThe attitude of the shepherds was undoubtedly sensed by the multitude of the other angels present—as yet unseen; otherwise they would not have suddenly revealed themselves all at once!
Read MoreThese wise kings made a great and perilous journey to behold and to worship the baby King, bearing costly gifts for Him. The entourage from the east was large and impressive. It is ironic that the Lord’s own people, in full possession of the Holy Scriptures, were unaware of His arrival.
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