“Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.” Luke 2:20. The shepherds heard an angel announce the birth of the Savior, followed by a “multitude of the heavenly host praising God”. After they found Mary, Joseph, and the Baby in Bethlehem, the […]
“They shall beat their swords into plowshares…; neither shall they learn war anymore.” Isaiah 2:4. The prophet Isaiah predicted a future day of Christ’s reign of peace on this earth. Christmastime serves as a reminder that the Prince of Peace is coming back and will ultimately bring a time of global calm and compassion. As we celebrate the first […]
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” Psalm 19:1. You don’t have to gaze long at the night sky to marvel at the wonder of God’s awe-inspiring handiwork. It’s as though all of us have front-row seats in the theater of God’s creative power. But the nightly show we experience is […]
“And you…He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless and above reproach in His sight.” Colossians 1:21-22. We often think of Christmas as a season of giving. Most of us try hard to find gifts that friends and family will like, but not all gifts are equal. […]
“[Mary] brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger.” Luke 2:7. God the Father, because of love, sent a gift to this world 2,000 years ago. Jesus was wrapped in swaddling cloth and laid in a manger. Shepherds rushed to see Him and then couldn’t help but share […]