Today is a beautiful day, because an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph, saying, “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) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, Messiah, you are King of kings and Lord of lords. There is one and only one Jesus, of whom the Gospel speaks. Let us not turn to the right, nor turn to the left, but see this message full on. Make yourself known to those who listen to a distorted message or a false … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Malachi encouraged the people over 400 years prior to Jesus’ birth with, “the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts.” (Malachi 3: 1 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Yahweh, God over all, your righteousness reaches to the skies, you do mighty things. There is no one like you. We are the work of your hands. You call us to be your children. You make us of your household, if we but call on you for rescue. You restore life. You increase honor and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King Solomon wrote of the perfect King, “He will endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations. All nations will be blessed through him; and they will call him blessed.” (Psalm 72: 5, 17b NIV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God in heaven. You are the ruler over all. You set the planets spinning and created every living thing, yet you have the time and interest in a personal relationship with me. O, Father, Abba, Daddy, there is no one like you, who dearly loves me, holds me closely, saves me mightily, rejoices over … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah prophesied, “And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” (Isaiah 40: 5 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, I’m musing this morning over the sweet, yet sour, tension between this life and eternity. Christmas brings some sad moments for all of us. I don’t know of one family table that doesn’t have an absent relative. Those you called home attend the holiday celebration in heaven. My head tells me it’s a far … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah wrote, “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and … Read more
Father, fill us with the richness of the full knowledge of Christ. Blind us with the light of truth. Spread it over Wonderland and every land. Let this advent season see awakening of faith over the globe. Let young and old dream dreams of Jesus himself, speaking directly of his salvation. Let unbelievers flock to … Read more