The Blessing of the Presence of Jesus

The Blessing of the Presence of Jesus

He is as certainly with us now as He was with the disciples at the lake when they saw coals of fire, fish on the coals, and bread (John 21:9). Not physically, but still in real truth, Jesus is with us! The Blessing of the Presence of Jesus | Devotional Lo, I am with you

God’s Awesome Love

God’s Awesome Love

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. With great awe and in complete reverence, the shepherds looked upon the baby Jesus. It was true. God’s Awesome Love | Devotional Scripture Reading: Luke 2:15– 20 key Verse: Luke 2:20 The shepherds

The Announcement to Mary

The Announcement to Mary

When we first meet Mary in Luke’s gospel, it is on the occasion when an archangel appeared to her suddenly and without fanfare to disclose to her God’s wonderful plan. The Announcement to Mary | Devotional For with God nothing will be impossible. LUKE 1:37 When we first meet Mary in Luke’s gospel, it is

Sanctifying Joy and Cleansing Grace

Sanctifying Joy and Cleansing Grace

Amid the cheerfulness of household gatherings, it is easy to slide into sinful amusements and forget our declared character as Christians. Sanctifying Joy and Cleansing Grace | Devotional When the days of feasting had completed their cycle, Job would send and consecrate them, rising up early in the morning and offering burnt offerings according to

The Transcendental Importance of Christmas

The Transcendental Importance of Christmas

Unlike most people, I do not feel much Dickensian nostalgia at Christmastime. The holiday fell just a few days after my father died early in my childhood, and all my memories of the season are darkened by the shadow of that sadness. The Transcendental Importance of Christmas | Devotional Unlike most people, I do not

The Message of Christmas

The Message of Christmas - Charles Stanley

One of the messages that we learn from the Christmas story is that of peace. While God might appear overwhelming at times, He always wants to give us the assurance that with Him, peace reigns, even in the announcement of His Son’s birth. The Message of Christmas Devotional Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1–13 Key Verse: Luke

The Voice of the Shepherd

The Voice of the Shepherd

Have you ever seen a child who cannot find his mother in a crowd? Although she may be out of sight, the little tyke may still hear her voice. It is almost as though his inner radar scans the sounds around him, looking for that one familiar tone. The Voice of the Shepherd | Devotional

Where the Real Power Resides

Where the Real Power Resides

The great apostle Paul was just like you and me. He had a love for God blended with feet of clay. Great passion . . . and great weakness. The longer I thought about this blend, the more evidence emerged from Scripture to support it. Where the Real Power Resides | Devotional 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Shut Up and Get Moving

Shut Up and Get Moving - Steven Furtick

When we’re looking for God to do something big. When we’re waiting to see God bring something new and greater into our lives. Be still. Let the Lord fight the battle for you. Let go and let God. Shut Up and Get Moving | Devotional Moses answered the people, … “The LORD will fight for you; you

Some Positive Thing We Can Look at or Talk

Some Positive Thing We Can Look at or Talk

Trust in Him No matter what you are going through in life, you can trust God to be with you. Nevertheless | Devotional Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever. Isaiah 9:1 nlt I once read a book that was based entirely on the word nevertheless. It taught the reader