Tag Archives: Advent

A few days ago I posted a short devotional thought on social media. It was based on Luke 2:14 CSB “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!” I titled that post, He … Continue reading →

Luke 2:26-38 CSB “There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy … Continue reading →

The text of the Christmas story is found in the first two chapters of Matthew and Luke. In Matthew the story of the wise men is told and in Luke the story of the shepherds is told. These two stories … Continue reading →

There are many prophecies in the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah. We know that John was the last and greatest prophet to prepare the way. At the naming of John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit filled his … Continue reading →

“But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them”. Luke 2:19 From Gabriel’s announcement, to Joseph’s dreams, to John the Baptist leaping in Elizabeth’s womb, to the shepherds. Can you imagine what was going … Continue reading →

There are three instances during the Christmas story where Joseph, the husband of Mary is lead by God. The Christmas story is supernatural at every turn. Why? Because it is the most important event in history and God is going … Continue reading →

Luke 1:39-56 CSB “In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah where she entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped inside her, and Elizabeth … Continue reading →

One of my favorite parts of the Christmas story is the different responses Zechariah and Mary had to the Angel. One wondered how can I know this, the other wondered how can this be. It may not seem like much … Continue reading →

When we think of the Christmas story we tend to think of Joseph, Mary and Jesus. We may throw in a couple shepherds and three wise men. But how many of us think of John the Baptist as part of … Continue reading →