Archive for December, 2021
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:10-11, ESV
We have the sign of the cross and empty tomb. Does that bring us great joy? Are we willing to give our gifts (time, money, and talent) to our Lord? Do we worship Him?
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14, ESV
A blessed and upright young woman was given the impossible task of raising the Son of God who would take away her and all our sin.
Imagine the joyous burden and faith.
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21, ESV
The God Who saves came to us, becoming weak to save us weak in our sins.
A baby was born, but that baby became a man who died for our forgiveness.
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.
Habakkuk 2:14, ESV
Our God came to us. He has sent us to spread His fame and glory around the world until His return.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16, ESV
Lost in our sin, we were doomed to eternal death and suffering.
Yet, God loves. In His love, He sent Jesus to take our punishment and offer us forgiveness and eternal life.
If we only believe and trust.
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Explain to someone about the Incarnation. What’s the incarnation? It is the teaching of God coming down as a man to save sinners. In theology this is called Incarnation. I think this Sunday at church it be good to not only talk about the concept but […]
This Sunday at Church: Explain to someone about the Incarnation
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
Psalm 32:8, ESV
Our God does not leave us to figure out this life. He has given en us His Word: the Bible to live by, the Christ to live for.
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32, ESV
We remember how much Christ has forgiven us, and that should push us to love on others in kindness.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
Philippians 4:4, ESV
Even when this life is hard and uncertain, we can always rejoice that our God has saved us and is coming again soon!
By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones. By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.
Hebrews 11:22-23, ESV
We have a living hope that gives us faith to move forward, for our King is not dead but alive! He has promised He is coming for us!
a simple man of God 