Love Others Even As God Loves Us

John 4:7-16 KJV; for Christmas Eve.  As God abides and us and we in Him we love even as He loves us.

Joseph Heeds What The Angel Says

Matthew 1:18-25 KJV; Conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the virgin Mary, Jesus comes into the world and is with us even now even as he will come again in full glory to take us to the place he has prepared for us.

Called To Be Apostles And Servants Of Christ

Romans 1:1,3-7 KJV; Separated unto the gospel of God to be apostles and servants of our Lord Jesus the Christ.

Humbled To Be His Chosen Children

Luke 1:46-49 KJV; Mary was humbled to be the bearer of God's only begotten Son. We are humbled to be God's children adopted through the blood of that Son, Jesus the Christ.

Less Is Best

Matthew 2:4-6 KJV; In less than the best circumstances Jesus was born. The King of all Kings was born in a stable in a small village to a teenager.

The Lord Is With Thee

Luke 1:26-38; 1 Peter, 2:9; Matthew 28:20; An angel visits Mary. The Lord is with her and with thee as well.

Love For The Children

Galatians 4:4-6 KJV; Even as God has loves us, His adopted children, we love and care for our children.

Stand In His Holy Place

Psalm 24 KJV; 4th Sunday in Advent; Who can stand in His holy place? Only those who have been washed clean by the blood of Christ.

The Prophets Foretold

Matthew 11:2-15 KJV; 3rd Sunday in Advent; The prophets foretold the coming of John the Baptist. They foretold the coming of Jesus the Messiah. Many believed. Many did not then nor do they today..

As Family Gather Together Often!

Matthew 12:48-50; Hebrews 10:24-25; Whether birth families or families of God it is needful to gather together often.

Apart From Jesus We Can Do Nothing!

John 15:4-8 KJV; Apart from Jesus we can do nothing to glorify God!

Trials Produce Patience

James 5:7-11; KJV; 3rd Sunday of Advent 2022

Fear Not; Sing Joyous Songs!

Isaiah 35 KJV; for 3rd Sunday in Advent; Do not fear but rejoice for the Lord has saved you and is with you on the highway that he leads you on.

The Good Shepherd Gives His Life For His Sheep

John 10:11-18 KJV; The false shepherds run when wolves approach; but, the Good Shepherd stays and protects the sheep. He even lays down his own life for them.

Trust The Lord Before All Others

Psalm 146 KJV; We can trust others because we trust the Lord first. We trust that the Lord will care for us and has a good plan for us no matter what the plan of others is for us; whether good or bad..

Attached To The Vine

Matthew 3:5-12 KJV; Attached to the vine, who is Jesus the Christ, we produce good fruits. Without the abiding presence of the Spirit of Christ we can do nothing good.

Help Us To Be More Like The Good Shepherd!

John 10:14-15 KJV; Advent can be a very depressing time for many. Help us to be more like Jesus the Good Shepherd who cares for all in need.

His Thoughts Are Not Our Thoughts

Isaiah 55:8-9 KJV; His thoughts and ways are different than ours. We ought to seek his way. 

Would You Listen To John And Jesus Today?

Matthew 3:1-8 KJV; Would you really listen to John or Jesus if they were physically present with you today?

Do Not Fear The False Prophecies

2 Peter 3:9-13 KJV; The end will not come by floods; but, by fire. Do not fear the end for all who trust in the Lord will not die but have eternal life.

Hope, Peace, and Joy

Romans 13:15; Romans 5:1-5 KJV; May the God of hope fill us with joy and peace through faith.

The Only King That Truly Helps Is Jesus

Psalm 72:1-7 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Advent; Governments will fail; but, the King over all kings, Jesus the Christ prevails and cares for you.

No One Knows The Hour!

Matthew 24:36-44 KJV; Devotion for 1st Sunday in Advent. Are you as prepared for Christ to return in full glory as you are for Christmas morning?

The LIght Of Love

Romans 13:8-14 KJV: Live in the light of Christ's love and share it with others.

Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord!

Psalm 122 KJV; Let us go into the house of the Lord where there is peace of heart and mind. 

Thanksgiving Day; Eat Of The Bread Of Life!

John 6:25-35 KJV; There is more to life than the physical bread; the physical things that we strive after. Eat of the bread of life, who is Jesus the Christ, and live life!

Rejoice For The Lord Is At Hand!

Philippians 4:4-9 KJV; Let not your heart be troubled no matter what troubles you encounter for the Lord is with you and for you.

First Fruits

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 KJV; The Israelites offered up their first fruits to God for saving them.  Let us give thanks for God offered up His first fruit, Jesus the Christ, to save us all.

Give Joyful Thanks!

Psalm 100; KJV; So much good around us - let us make a joyful noise in thanksgiving!

Christ Is King!

Luke 23:27-43 KJV; Today you will be with me in paradise he told the criminal being crucified with him. Today the criminal was told he would be with him in the Kingdom where Christ reigns.

Reconciled By His Blood

Colossians 1:12-20 KJV; Reconciled by the blood of Jesus the Christ who is the light sent to the world. 

Pray For Healing

James 5:13-16 KJV Is anyone afflicted? Let him pray. I am home and still have a bit of healing to do. Thank you for your prayers.

The Lord Will Lead You!

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 KJV No matter who or what is persecuting you the Lord is with you.

A Time For Everything

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 KJV A time to do without as hurricanes attack; But, also a time to celebrate. Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps and Martin Luther; warriors all.

The Risen Son

Malachi 4:1-6 KJV;  Even in the dark days the light of the Son shines.

I Will Serve The Lord!

Joshua 24:15 KJV; I will serve the Lord. False gods will only lead us on the path to destruction.

Pray For Those In Authority

1 Timothy 2:1-2; Philippians 4:6-9 KJV: Pray for the authorities that we might live in peace. 

All Saints Sunday; Blessed Are They!

Matthew 5:1-12 KJV; Blessed are they in so many ways. Politicians, mainstream media, and various celebrities would divide us and send us down many disastrous paths; but, God seeks to unite us and lead us on a path of righteousness for his name's sake.

We Shall See Him!

1 John 3:1-3; Jeremiah 23:23-24; Ephesians 7:4-6 KJV God is omnipresent; so omnipresent that we cannot fathom it. But, the children of God look for the day when we shall see Him face to face.

The Letter Kills The Spirit Gives Life

2 Corinthians 3:1-6 KJV The Spirit writes the epistle of Christ upon our hearts.