She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 We have carried our sins with us for so long. Why would anyone think that we could live any other way? We have grown complacent and numb to the […]
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 The gifts we give each other at Christmas can sometimes feel too little or mis-matched for the persons […]
“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” Matthew 2:10 Christmas morning comes bright and early to homes where little children live. No one has to tell those little ones to get excited, or to be joyful. Their eyes sparkle as they dance and twirl before the glittering gifts waiting to be opened. Our Father […]
“After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.” Matthew 2:9 A miracle led the way for those Wise Men. But the miracle appeared in the sky, as a star. It was the […]
“But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.” Matthew 2:6 Our Father sent the Angels to announce the birth of HIS true Shepherd, to the humble shepherds in the field that night. It could not […]
“and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 The Wise Men: we all place the little statues of them carefully around the manger. But they were not there on the night He was born. No, they […]
“This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18 She was so young. The betrothal was well known in her village—it was the way of life, […]
“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 We see the Baby in the manger. We watch the story unfold as the Angels sing, and the Shepherds rejoice. We look with wonder at the Wise Men traveling so great a distance to worship the King. Yet even when […]
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 This child, this tiny baby in the manger, He was given to all of us. What do we see when we look […]
“Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed” Nahum 1:15 Did you know that God designed times for celebration? Sometimes we tend to think that people are the ones who dreamed […]