ANOTHER WAY

Matt. 2:12 ¶ Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way. A number of years ago I came across a book of Christmas poems written by John Wright Follette. These poems have been a great blessing to me over the years. …

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MARY’S JOYFUL ANTICIPATION

Lk.1:46-49 – And Mary sang this song: “My soul is ecstatic, overflowing with praises to God! My spirit bursts with joy over my life-giving God! For he set his tender gaze upon me, his lowly servant girl. And from here on, everyone will know that I have been favored and blessed. The Mighty One has …

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I AM JOHN

John 13:23 – There was reclining on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved. This verse is one which is easily overlooked in light of everything else going on. There had just been a shocking foot washing where Jesus Himself washed everyone’s feet.Then there was the Passover meal where Jesus instituted the Lord’s …

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CHOSEN THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT

2 Thes.2:13,14 – But we should always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth. It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may obtain the …

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