Been With Jesus

Today’s Encouragement is, “The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 NLT Been With Jesus –  Wait, aren’tContinue reading “Been With Jesus”

As You Have Promised

Today’s Encouragement is, “Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation.’” Luke 2:28-30 NLT As You Have Promised –  God had promised Simeon (v26) that he wouldn’t die before he sawContinue reading “As You Have Promised”

I Have Come Down

Today’s Encouragement is, “I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey.” Exodus 3:8a ESV I Have Come Down – Several times in the biblical record, we seeContinue reading “I Have Come Down”

A Vast Host

Merry Christmas!  Today’s Encouragement is “Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others-the armies of heaven-praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” Luke 2:13-14 NLT A Vast Host – Imagine with me – the still of a desertContinue reading “A Vast Host”

Great Joy

Today’s Encouragement is, “That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news thatContinue reading “Great Joy”

A Child Is Born

Today’s Encouragement is, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 ESV A Child is Born –  Ever think about why there are so manyContinue reading “A Child Is Born”

God Revealed

Today’s Encouragement is, “That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, ‘No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.’ (10) But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything andContinue reading “God Revealed”