Word Became Flesh

Have you ever thought about the Word of God becoming flesh in the baby Jesus? He is the very Word by which all things were created. As the Word, He existed before time began. Pause a moment and let that sink in. The one we celebrate on Christmas day existed before time. We celebrate HimContinue reading “Word Became Flesh”

Unexpected News

Have you ever received stunning news? Was it unexpected bad news that came out of the blue? Or was it good news that excited you to the point of jumping for joy? Have you not received that kind of news? How do you think you would feel if you were in Mary’s sandals? We receiveContinue reading “Unexpected News”

The Messenger

Have you been a messenger for someone? Was it taking a message from one person to give it to another? Have you been sent ahead of someone else to prepare for their arrival? Were you to take care of the logistics, ensuring all the amenities were taken care of? Being a messenger can be relativelyContinue reading “The Messenger”

Face-to-Face

Have you given much thought as to who Jesus is? Or have you simply listened to what preachers and teachers have told you? Is He a personal friend, brother, and Savior to you? How would you answer if He asked you who you thought He is? There are people in this world who say theyContinue reading “Face-to-Face”

Who Do People Say?

Do you wonder what other people are thinking at times? Do you sometimes watch people, observe their actions, and wonder what is going through their minds? Have you ever asked someone what they thought of someone else? Do you think people wonder that about you? People watching can be very entertaining. People just do someContinue reading “Who Do People Say?”

No Rejection

Have you been rejected? Has an entire group of people you belong to been rejected? Were you baffled, hurt, distraught at the rejection? Did you seek a means of reconciliation? Do you know there is someone who accepts you? Have you sought to be accepted by God? We may be rejected by some people. WeContinue reading “No Rejection”

Royal Priesthood

Have you ever thought of yourself as chosen? Have you thought of yourself as a priest? Do you consider yourself to be part of a holy nation? Do you proclaim the mighty acts of Jesus? I dare say many of us often do not feel as though we are chosen. We may even feel asContinue reading “Royal Priesthood”

Seeing is Believing

What does it take for you to believe? Do you need to see it to believe it? Do you like to touch and feel things? Do you like the sensory interaction? What will it take for you to believe in Jesus? Are you waiting for a personal interaction? Do you think it is all makeContinue reading “Seeing is Believing”

Rejoice with Abraham

What causes you to rejoice? Is it a promotion in your job? Is finding someone special to be your companion for life? Is it watching your child accomplish something they have been working hard for? What causes you to rejoice? Do you rejoice in Jesus Christ? Many things in this world can provide us withContinue reading “Rejoice with Abraham”

Seeing the Christ

Have you seen Jesus? Have you seen Him as the Messiah–the Christ? Have you seen Him as the Son of God? Have you seen Him as your Lord? Have you seen Him as your Savior? Would you like to? Many of us have heard about Jesus for much of our lives. We know many ofContinue reading “Seeing the Christ”