A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord— and He will delight in…
If I say, ‘Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,’ even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Ps. 139:11-12 Christmas is often a time of joy filled with lights, decorations, and the warmth…
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7a For unto us, a…
Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good, and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. Ps. 100:4-5 May the Lord, who is the source of all joy and goodness, pour out His abundant blessings upon you….
Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever Ps. 106:1 Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it’s a posture of the heart, a spiritual discipline that draws us closer to God and aligns our spirits with His goodness. On Thanksgiving Day, we are reminded of the…
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Ps. 91:1-2 Sometimes, warfare is less about attacking and more about resting in the shelter of Elyon―God Most High….
A voice of one calling, “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be…
The name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous run into it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 In Hebrew and Greek, a personal name communicated something indispensable for distinguishing that person’s character and personality. All the many names of God present some aspect of His inexhaustible, awesome glory. When God revealed Himself to man,…
Abba, take (Your precious children) right up next to Your heart today. Keep them and make Your face shine upon them and be gracious to them (Num 6:24-25). Shower them with an outpouring of Your blessing, Your presence, the assurance of Your favor, and Your enabling grace. You have written their days in Your book….
God set apart the priests to carry the ark of the covenant, to stand before Him to minister to Him, and to bless the people in His name (Deut 10:8). The perpetual assignment of the priests was to uphold the word and presence of God, worship Him and pray to Him, and bless His people…
Life is a mixture of hope and apprehension. We don’t know what will happen in each of our lives, but we know our God. In a world that is ever changing, He is faithful and true. Listen to this majestic picture of God in Job 26:14. “These are but the outer fringe of his works;…
Hear God’s Word for you in Psalm 5:12. “For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” And in Job 10:12. “You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence you watched over my spirit.” Be assured of your Father’s blessing, His presence, His…
