Matthew 1: 18 – 21 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send […]
Luke 2: 8 – 9 NLV In the same country there were shepherds in the fields. They were watching their flocks of sheep at night. The angel of the Lord came to them. Did you ever wonder why the angel appeared to shepherds? Why not clergy or statesmen? If an angel […]
Isaiah 9: 4 For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders. You will break the oppressor’s rod, just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian. There was a popular song by this title. I admit, it always rankled a bit because it is […]
Isaiah 9: 6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. I find this a heart-warming passage as it brings to mind images of the […]
1 Peter 1: 20 TPT This was part of God’s plan, for he was chosen and destined for this before the foundation of the earth was laid, but he has been made manifest in these last days for you. I really enjoy Christmas and I feel extra close to Jesus during the […]
