”And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.“Luke 2:21 NKJV Every child needs a name. A name one a birth certificate gives validation a child has been born into this world. Today was … Continue reading HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED…
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MARY – HIGHLY FAVORED ONE
”And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you … Continue reading MARY – HIGHLY FAVORED ONE
ELIZABETH – A QUIET SOUL
”In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], and her name was Elizabeth. They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in … Continue reading ELIZABETH – A QUIET SOUL
CHRIST’S CANDLE
It was the last candle lit for Christmas 2023. Its flame rose higher and higher. The flickering became brighter and brighter. I thought of all the prayers I had prayed throughout the Christmas season. I would end each prayer asking, “In Jesus name I pray.” Jesus, Yeshua, Jesus Christ, Christ the anointed One, Immanuel - … Continue reading CHRIST’S CANDLE
ZECHARIAH – CHOSEN BY LOT
”In the days of Herod, king I of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they … Continue reading ZECHARIAH – CHOSEN BY LOT
We sing Joy
I don’t know why but I get a tingly feeling inside of me every time I walk by my advent wreath and see the constant glow of my electric candles. Their glimmer makes me pause, makes me be still and know He is God. These advent and Hanukkah observances are echoes of Jesus for me. … Continue reading We sing Joy
I BELIEVE
I walked in and saw this sign, “Believe in the Magic of Christmas.” I pondered that sign all week. Do I? Do I believe in the magic of Christmas? Do I believe the Angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah and then to Mary? Can I even picture in my mind this fantastical event? What was it … Continue reading I BELIEVE
Seeing through the darkness
As we lit the seventh candle of the menorah this Hanukkah season, I just kept staring at the light in the darkness. I recall the teaching of Hanukkah’s light. According to Jewish tradition staring into the lights fixes our minds and thoughts on God. So that is what I did as Kevin read the devotional … Continue reading Seeing through the darkness
Bethlehem candle and the candle of peace
”But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.“Micah 5:2 ESV ”So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. … Continue reading Bethlehem candle and the candle of peace
How far to bethlehem
Sunday we lit the second advent candle. The candle of Peace or Bethlehem’s Candle. I wondered as we lit this candle, “How many miles would I have to travel to get to Bethlehem?” So I googled it. How far to Bethlehem? My google maps says it’s around 7000 miles from my house to Bethlehem Israel. … Continue reading How far to bethlehem