“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us).” Matthew 1:22-23 Thankfulness is filling my heart this morning that Jesus is Immanuel. Thankfulness that God the Father desired and […]
“And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, ‘What is your name, so that, when your words come true, we may honor you?’ And the angel of the LORD said to him, ‘Why do you ask my name, seeing it is wonderful?’” Judges 13:17-18 “For to us a child is born, to us a […]
“Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his […]
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 A few days ago I was contemplating the names and titles of Jesus, wanting to see something […]
“And behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion, and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which […]
“You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest… For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… and his name shall be called…Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:3, 6 “You have put more joy in my heart than they have […]
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them light has shined… For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” Isaiah 9:2, 6a So much darkness surrounds us. So much darkness lies within us. But this Child […]
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