“And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, “’Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,for he has visited and redeemed his peopleand has raised up a horn of salvation for usin the house of his servant David,as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,that we … Continue reading Handwriting on The Wall
Luke
My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, who is God, the second person of our triune God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – left his throne in heaven, came to the earth, and was born as a baby to a human mother, but conceived of the Holy Spirit and not of man. So … Continue reading My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation
Glory to God in the Highest
“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I … Continue reading Glory to God in the Highest
In the Thoughts of Their Hearts
“And Mary said,’My soul magnifies the Lord,and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;for he who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.And his mercy is for those who fear … Continue reading In the Thoughts of Their Hearts
Don’t Let Them Sweet Talk You into Backing Down
At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Nevertheless, I must go on … Continue reading Don’t Let Them Sweet Talk You into Backing Down
At Your Word I will Let Down the Nets
Luke 5:1-11 ESV On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, … Continue reading At Your Word I will Let Down the Nets
I Just Want to Say, “Thank You!”
I just want to say, “Thank you,” to everyone who reads and/or who responds to what the Lord has me post on the internet each day. He called me to write down what he is teaching me each day from his word and to post these writings on the internet, and then later he added … Continue reading I Just Want to Say, “Thank You!”
Willing or Not?
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until … Continue reading Willing or Not?
Take ‘Em Seriously
“I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him! Are not five sparrows sold … Continue reading Take ‘Em Seriously
Why Did Jesus Come?
Luke 1:30-35 ESV And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And … Continue reading Why Did Jesus Come?
Run With It 