Posts with the category “advent”

Today's reading describes the ministry of Jesus' cousin John the Baptizer. John's ministry was to go and prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah. We read that John was preaching a m...  Read More

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prop...  Read More

And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do no...  Read More

The God of the Bible is not a distant, removed deity. From the very beginning of human history, our God has been intimately involved with our story....  Read More

Isaiah 9 is one of the most famous passages of scripture associated with the Advent Season. It's a reminder of who Christ is and just how wonderful a Savior he proves himself to be....  Read More

This shepherd is good. He takes good care of His sheep. He ensures their safety and their sustenance. He keeps an ever-watchful eye on his flock, ensuring their peace....  Read More

“Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to...  Read More

When God is about to do something in the hearts and lives of His people, he always sends a prophetic forerunner to prepare the way. ...  Read More

Even now, as we await the full consummation of his reign, he gives us his peace in our hearts and minds. Today, you can live and walk with the peace of God ruling over your life....  Read More

The arrival of the baby Jesus is the beginning of a whole new world. In this new world, we have hope like was never known before. In this new world, there can be joy unspeakable and full of glory. In ...  Read More

We are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness....  Read More

While we wait patiently for the Lord to return, we must busy ourselves with the Lord's work....  Read More

We hate being caught off guard by a surprise houseguest. With Christ, we must be constantly and consistently prepared for his arrival....  Read More

One of the joys of the holidays is the opportunity to be reunited with loved ones....  Read More

The Christmas story is our annual reminder every year that God himself has chosen to come and dwell among us (John 1). When we look at a nativity scene, the baby at the center of the scene is no ordin...  Read More

Check back here beginning November 27th for daily devotions during the Advent Season....  Read More