As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. They kept the matter to themselves, discussing what “rising from the dead” meant...They left that place and passed through Galilee. Jesus did not want anyone to know where theyContinue reading "Look Forward to the Resurrection"
I Am Who I Am
Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to theContinue reading "I Am Who I Am"
That You May Know
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials so that I may perform these signs of mine among them that you may tell your children and grandchildren how I dealt harshly with the Egyptians and how I performed my signs among them, and that you may know that IContinue reading "That You May Know"
Do You See God?
She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” (Genesis 16:13 NIV) A while back, I wrote a devotional about Hagar being seen by God titled, "God Sees You." While it's always encouraging to be reminded ofContinue reading "Do You See God?"
Be Still and Watch
But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory. He is with you. (2 Chronices 20:17 NLT) It's that time of year again when many people will commit to some kind of a New Year resolution(s). This year, I feel God leading me towards makingContinue reading "Be Still and Watch"
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 KJV) It's been seven months since my father went toContinue reading "Tidings of Comfort and Joy"
Emmanuel: God With Us
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). (Matthew 1:23 NIV) Those who have experienced the constant presence of God amidst the difficult times, appreciate the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and theyContinue reading "Emmanuel: God With Us"
You Don’t Need to Count Sheep to Sleep
Be thankful and say so to Him. (Psalm 100:4 AMPC) Photo by Tonia Kraakman on Pexels.com We've all heard the proverbial saying, "If you can't sleep, just count sheep." But even research has shown that this doesn't work for those who struggle with insomnia because simply put, counting sheep is boring. But there's something thatContinue reading "You Don’t Need to Count Sheep to Sleep"
Re-joyce
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me...to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. (Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:Continue reading "Re-joyce"
God is Not in the Noise
Then he was told, “Go, stand on the mountain at attention before God. God will pass by.” A hurricane wind ripped through the mountains and shattered the rocks before God, but God wasn’t to be found in the wind; after the wind an earthquake, but God wasn’t in the earthquake; and after the earthquake fire, but God wasn’t in the fire; and after the fireContinue reading "God is Not in the Noise"
Rising with the Son 