Now that Christmas has passed, let’s take a couple of minutes to see why Christ had come to earth to die for us. Many of you that read the title above may have been surprised by it. It may also surprise you when I tell you that it is not a trick. It is just… Read More »
During the Christmas season, many decorations and celebrations will take place all over the globe. Celebrations on earth was not the only place they occurred – even the heavenly angels rejoiced and sang: “I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” When Jesus Christ was born, the world had… Read More »
Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” After God gave His promise in the Garden of Eden that He would… Read More »
Between now and Christmas, I will be providing thoughts related to Christmas and the birth and work of Christ. These can be shared as a devotional with your family – one each day. If you use it in this way, let me know – I would be glad to hear from you. ================ It may… Read More »
I Peter 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” Peter starts this verse with praise to God, who is the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ. He… Read More »
Matthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem… how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!” James 4:2 “Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask… Read More »
Psalm 86:15 “But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” When it comes to the characteristics or attributes of God and how they relate to us, there is no limit. No believer (or David) can begin to name all the benefits that God confers… Read More »
Psalm 107:22 “And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.” Psalm 116:17 “I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.” Thanksgiving Day has arrived. I hope you have a good one. No doubt, most of you reading this will… Read More »
Psalm 100:4 “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” At this time of year, most people in America are going to talk about Thanksgiving. It certainly is a holiday well-celebrated and enjoyed – usually with family and loved ones – and lots… Read More »
I Chronicles 16:8 “Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.” God does so much for every person every single day that it would be impossible to name it all. Certainly, none of us would even exist if it were not for His daily kindness. Some of… Read More »