Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. James 4:8 NLT When you care for someone, you want to keep the individual close. When parents are in a crowd with their small children, they … Continue reading Move Closer
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God’s Gift
As Mary and Joseph continued on their journey, Caesar Augustus decreed that everyone should be registered. But you needed to be registered in your own city. Joseph was a descendent of King David so he had to travel to Bethlehem. The journey was long but Joseph would not leave Mary at home alone, he took … Continue reading God’s Gift
Joseph Supports Mary
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18 NKJV Life can be troubling; no explanation is really needed! Things are going well; your plans are moving in the right direction and the future … Continue reading Joseph Supports Mary
God Favored Mary!
At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed. Luke 1:41-42 NLT There are times in life when you can encounter someone with a … Continue reading God Favored Mary!
Right in God’s Eyes
Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother was Jecoliah from Jerusalem. He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, just as his father, Amaziah, had done. 2 Chronicles 26:3-4 NLT It’s not uncommon for children who are born in a monarchy to find that they … Continue reading Right in God’s Eyes
Examine My Heart
Lord, you can scrutinize me. Refine my heart and probe my every thought. Put me to the test and you’ll find it’s true. Psalms 26:2 TPT In this Psalm David has a request. He is asking God to take a close look at him. When you look closely at something, you see things other people … Continue reading Examine My Heart
Women of Value
On the Sabbath we went a little way outside the city to a riverbank, where we thought people would be meeting for prayer, and we sat down to speak with some women who had gathered there. Acts 16:13 NLT Paul and Silas have arrived in Macedonia and on the Sabbath day they went to the … Continue reading Women of Value
Holy Spirit in Control
Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Acts 16:6 NLT There was a time in Paul’s life that no one would believe that he would be on the mission field telling … Continue reading Holy Spirit in Control
Guided by Peace and Thanksgiving
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Colossians 3:15 NLT The world is a place of turmoil. There are so many things that erode your peace of mind. It’s not uncommon to hear … Continue reading Guided by Peace and Thanksgiving
In Those Days
In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. Judges 21:25 NLT This is the last verse in the book of Judges. The absence of a king is noted four times in Judges. When you read the words, "in those days" you get the impression that … Continue reading In Those Days
Victory Walk 