"Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him." King Herod was deeply disturbed when he … Continue reading They looked for a king in a palace
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And what about that Star?
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and … Continue reading And what about that Star?
AT THAT EXACT MOMENT
Anna, our final "Little Women of Christmas." Right place right time, or Divine Appointment based on God's Divine Networking? The Amplified Bible says "she came up at that same hour." Anna just happened to walk up on this Holy Moment between Simeon, Joseph, Mary and Jesus? I don't believe in coincidences. I believe God takes … Continue reading AT THAT EXACT MOMENT
One day
Some days I write so the Lord can heal me. I write to find comfort in the words the Lord puts on my heart. Some days the Lord just knows the words I write are just for me. Somedays. Somedays I write. Today is that day. Billy Graham has a new book out. "Where I … Continue reading One day
I can do that!
"There was a prophetess, Anna, from the family of Phanuel in the tribe of Asher. Anna was very old. She had once been married for seven years. Then her husband died, and she was a widow for eighty-four years. Anna never left the Temple but worshiped God, going without food and praying day and night. … Continue reading I can do that!
You take that back!!!
“Then Simeon blessed them and told His mother Mary: “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed — and a sword will pierce your own soul — that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”” Luke 2:34-35 HCSB … Continue reading You take that back!!!
Holding the promise
“That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I … Continue reading Holding the promise
Prompted!
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout [cautiously and carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been divinely revealed (communicated) to him by the Holy Spirit that he would … Continue reading Prompted!
The Presentation
THIS PICTURE IS BY AN ARTIST, RON DICIANNI. IT IS FROM ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS ENTITLED "BEYOND WORDS" THE PAINTING IS ENTITLED "HEAVEN'S LOSS" WHEN JESUS BECAME FLESH, HEAVEN LOST IT'S SON FOR A TIME, BUT WHAT IS HEAVEN'S LOSS BECAME OUR GAIN! I hope I am not boring everyone because it seems as … Continue reading The Presentation
His name is Jesus!
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”” Matthew 1:21 NIV http://bible.com/111/mat.1.21.niv “On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was … Continue reading His name is Jesus!