Is it true that “Sticks and stones may break my bones (but words will never hurt me)? As small children we used to chant this when we were on the defense. But is this really true? God’s Word says in the Book of Proverbs 18:21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, […]
Don’t Be a Spiritual Fruitcake
During the Christmas season many share and enjoy a rich, traditional delight called fruitcake. A fruitcake consists of a variety of textures, colors and flavors. Generally, fruitcake is a mixture of fruits and nuts with just enough batter to hold them together, and if kept in a tightly closed tin, a fruitcake may be kept […]
A Man of Great Faith
Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 Oftentimes, when we consider the birth of Jesus, it seems that Joseph’s role is downplayed. I guess when we look at the Christmas story with a Sunday school mentality he looks like a passive bystander. But in actuality God chooses Joseph to be a protector of the carrier of the plan […]
Good News for All People
In Luke 2:10-11, the angel of the Lord appears to some shepherds in the fields and announces, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ […]
Surrender to God’s Will
In Luke 1:38 we see Mary’s amazing response to the news she receives from Gabriel. “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” What a humble heart this young woman has. Not only does she surrender, but she enslaves herself to the will of God. Perhaps, God […]
No Longer Impossible, But I Am Possible
To confirm to Mary the message of the Lord, Gabriel gives her a Word of Knowledge in Luke 1:36 concerning her cousin Elizabeth. He says, “And behold, even your relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son in her old age; and she who was called barren is now in her sixth month.” This Word of […]
God’s Glory Can Shine on You too
Gabriel answers Mary’s honest question, “How can this be?” He says to her in Luke 1:35, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.” The Amplified Version of the Bible describes this […]
God Can Handle Your Honest Question
Luke 1:34, “Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” This is Mary’s response to the most astounding news she receives from Gabriel, that she would give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. Mary was a simple young girl, and yet she was chosen to carry out a […]
God Wills to Speak to You Prophetically
As we continue on with the real life account of the birth of Jesus we read from Luke 1:31-33, the prophecy that the angel Gabriel came to deliver to Mary. “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called […]
You Have Favor With God
The angel Gabriel comes down to Earth, appears to a young virgin girl named Mary to deliver an astounding message from God in Heaven. The message that he has to give is so amazing, even the greeting itself is perplexing to the young girl. And its this greeting that we are going to look at […]