Tag Archives: Hope
The Branch
And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the Lord: Even he shall build the temple of the Lord; and he shall bear the glory, and shall […]
God with Us
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. – Isaiah 7:14 Immanuel, God with us. What an amazing name! How could God be with us? Why would God be with us? The answers to these questions are at the […]
Rest In Hope
I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. […]
He Who Knew No Sin
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. – 2 Corinthians 5:21 While the Israelites dwelled in the wilderness after fleeing Egypt, they waxed and often waned in faith. Discouraged by their surroundings and the challenges before them, […]
My Expectation – Psalm 62:5
My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. – Psalm 62:5 What do you find worth waiting for? Fresh brownies from the oven? A paycheck? A wedding day? A beloved friend’s return? How about a new baby? Many things may be worth waiting for in the short term, but what […]
The Lord Cometh Forth – Micah 1:2-3
Hear, all ye people; hearken, O earth, and all that therein is: and let the Lord God be witness against you, the Lord from his holy temple. For, behold, the Lord cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth. – Micah 1:2-3 Like many […]
Hope – Psalm 119:81
My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. – Psalm 119:81 For generations prior to the Birth of Christ, prophets, scholars, and the saints in general struggled in sin looking for full salvation. Sacrifices and offerings never dealt with the ultimate problem: sin separates us from God. Their hope and ours […]
Christians, Let’s Flatten the Curve But Remain a ‘Religion for the Sick’ | Christianity Today
Amidst the chaotic and worrisome times we live in, it is important to remember the calling of all Christians to love our neighbors. This hallmark of the faith is key to the furtherance of the peace and joy known only in Christ, and it is essential to the Good News of Salvation not simply now […]
Joy Comes In The Morning – Psalm 30:4-5
Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. – Psalm 30:4-5 Just the other night my preschooler reminded my wife and […]
I Will Trust In Thee – Psalm 56:3
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. – Psalm 56:3 Are you afraid? Do you doubt and worry? Are you troubled about things you cannot control? If so, dear one, stir up the gift of faith that is within you. Understandably we are concerned about the problems of life. We should be […]
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