They were the Magi of the east. They were stargazers. It was their job to read the stars and tell the kings what the stars were saying and foretelling futures. In our day we would call them astrologers. One night a new star appeared, and they knew it meant a king had been born to … Continue reading THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI VS THE SCORN OF THE SCRIBES
Category: After Christmas Special
ANNA a prayer warrior
”Turn my eyes away from looking at what is worthless, And revive me in Your ways.“Psalms 119:37 NASB2020 This was my verse this morning that has grabbed me this whole day. I keep hearing, “wasting my day away in Margaritaville.” I know an odd song for a post that is to be reflecting on Jesus, … Continue reading ANNA a prayer warrior
SCANNING THE HORIZON
”Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had … Continue reading SCANNING THE HORIZON
HOLDING ONTO THE PROMISE
”At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. That day the Spirit … Continue reading HOLDING ONTO THE PROMISE
MOVING ON
”Then she shall continue for thirty-three days in the blood of her purifying. She shall not touch anything holy, nor come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying are completed. “And when the days of her purifying are completed, whether for a son or for a daughter, she shall bring to the priest … Continue reading MOVING ON
THROUGH HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED
”In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.“John 1:1-4 NKJV As author, … Continue reading THROUGH HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED
The shepherds and their personal sign
”And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”“Luke 2:12 NKJV The sparkle of Christmas just doesn’t go away does it? I looked at my baby grandson’s head and saw the glitter of the bows. I followed my glitter trail from my Christmas … Continue reading The shepherds and their personal sign
Joseph into the unknown
It’s the New Year, a time for new beginnings, a time for reflection over the past and a preponderance over the future. What may come my way in 2024? Is their fear in your heart over the future or excitement for what is to come? On the Hebrew calendar it is the year 5784. It … Continue reading Joseph into the unknown
HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED…
”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…
DAYS 38-40 – EL OLAM
Okay already. I'm finally going to do it. I am putting this book to rest. Christmas is over. We are halfway through January and I am going to move past it. So long "Through Their Eyes" see ya next year. In the last days of this book we travel with the wise men from the … Continue reading DAYS 38-40 – EL OLAM