I wait, perhaps fasting and praying, as Anna did for His coming – keeping my mind set on Him – watching and listening and hoping always … but I do not mourn at His absence for He is with me!
Tag: hope
The Promised Messiah
Today’s Scripture is Luke chapter 2. (SOAP verses 10-12) but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 12 And you will recognize him by this sign:…
Salt and Light
based on the Love God Greatly Advent study, The Promised Messiah / w4d4 Scripture: Luke 1:57-80 / SOAP verses 68-71 This is like a segment from the memorable Paul Harvey and his segments known as “The Rest of the Story.” Previously in Luke’s story we learned of an angel named Gabriel who appeared to a…
Sustaining HOPE
Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28; Matthew 24:30-31 / SOAP: John 14:1-3 “Do not let your hearts be distressed. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 There are many dwelling places in my Father’s house. Otherwise, I would have told you, because I am going away to make ready a place for you. 3 And if I go and make ready a place for you, I…
Son of David or of God?
“What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They replied, “He is the son of David.” Matthew 22:42 We know and celebrate Jesus as the Son of God, but in today’s reference, and many other places in the Bible, Jesus is referred to as the “son of David.” Jesus even says of…
The Hope of Israel
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 / SOAP: Isaiah 9:6-7 For a child has been born to us,a son has been given to us.He shoulders responsibility and is calledWonderful Adviser, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His dominion will be vast, and he will bring immeasurable prosperity.He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom, establishing it…
Asking for Help
Happy Monday Friends! Let’s look to the Lord for the help we need today💜 For we know that God will hear us when we pray and we can be confident that just as He saved us from our sins He will rescue us from our troubles or walk with us through them. Today’s Verse comes…
The World-vs-Your Soul
-the danger comes when our motive is based on what the world offers or says is best rather than on the reality of what God has given us.
Jesus – The Anchor of Our Hope
God’s Word makes it clear that Jesus is our Anchor; and equally clear, that in the midst of life’s storms and trials our Anchor holds secure!
The Focus of Our Hope
The focus of our hope is vital to our endurance. This is made clear by Paul’s words to Timothy. He doesn’t just give instructions about not setting their hope on riches (things, desires, treasures) of this world that are “uncertain” – but…