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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Rev.19:7 – Let’s rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, because the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has prepared herself. Can you imagine if everyday was the wedding day with all of the celebration, joy and laughter? The Lord gives us a picture of the celebration awaiting us …
Rev.3:8 – Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, I have been pondering this verse this morning and God’s promise of an open door in front of all of us. I was struck by some of the things I found in Barclay’s Commentary on this word. Here are …
Ps.40:11 – You, LORD, will not withhold Your compassion from me;Your mercy and Your truth will continually watch over me. This was a whole new experience for Jesus. He had lived surrounded by His Father’s love from eternity; to be utterly cast off from God’s love at Calvary was beyond anything the Lord had known. …
2 Peter 1:4 – As a result of this, he has given you magnificent promises that are beyond all price, so that through the power of these tremendous promises you can experience partnership with the divine nature, by which you have escaped the corrupt desires that are of the world. Forgiveness and life after death …
Ps.23:5,6 – You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever If the Lord is my Shepherd and …
Pro.3:5 – TPT – Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. I want to share a passage from Proverbs 3 from the Passion Translation today. Verse 5 has two …
