Mary was humble, pure and willing to do what God asked of her. She was young woman with the same emotions and feelings that we all have and God chose her, blessed her and honored her. She still knew she needed a Savior. Her conversation with Elizabeth in Luke gives us great insight into who Mary was and what she believed. A good passage of scripture to study at this time of year.
Luke 1:47
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
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Mary, Humble and Pure
December 18, 2013Mary, Fear to Faith
December 17, 2013Mary was afraid when she first saw the angel but she listen to his message and then had faith to believe what he told her. Her fear turned to faith in what she though was impossible because she had never been with a man.
Luke 1:35
And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee:therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Joseph a Lesson in Obedience
December 16, 2013Joseph listened to the angel and then obeyed even though he knew that there would be consequences for taking Mary to be his wife. We sometimes forget that the Biblical people were just men and had the same feelings and temptations we have in our lives. Joseph is a good example for us to follow.
Matthew 1:20
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife:for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Joseph, God’s Perfect Choice
December 15, 2013Do you ever think of Joseph when reading the Christmas story? What a kind man. Even before the angel came to visit him he had compassion on Mary. God’s perfect choice for a husband for her. This verse is the KJV and they had not yet been together as husband and wife but were in the engagement period as was the custom at that time.
Matthew 1:19
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
December 13, 2013Instead of giving gifts at the office or any other traditional gift giving group take up a collection and give it to a needy family.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity:for God loveth a cheerful giver.
Comfort to Those Who Grieve
December 11, 2013If you have friends who have lost a loved one since last Christmas, make a special effort to call them and comfort them during the holidays. Let them talk about the person they lost if they want too it brings comfort to be able to talk to someone.
Remind them that Jesus is the one who can bring comfort to their heart, but don’t get preachy.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Practical advice
December 9, 2013Tip: never give you credit card or check number over the phone unless you initiate the call.
There are people, who are scammers and will try to take advantage of you, especially at this time of year.
The Bible tells us to be wise.
Love Your Neighbor
December 6, 2013Take a small gift or homemade treat to your most grumpy neighbor. That neighbor may feel alone and unloved. Christmas time is a great time to put our love into action.
Mark 12:31
“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Keep Christ in Christmas
December 4, 2013Christmas is a wonderful time of year. The beauty of the decorations, Christmas Carols, happy faces and a time of joy for most people. It is the one time of year when in the stores the music is pleasant to hear.
Sad to say though, that in America Christmas has become so commercialized that the true meaning has been replaced.
Then we have the people who want to take Christ out of Christmas. No Christmas tree, instead Holiday tree. No Christmas carols or even secular songs as it might offend someone.
Even Christians have different beliefs about the right and wrong way to celebrate and that is OK, but as brothers in Christ let us love one another and strive to keep Christ in Christmas.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Ways That Your Life Will Please The Lord
December 2, 2013The Bible gives us a list of how we should live, taken from Ephesians 4:20-5:2. A good passage of scripture to study and practice if we want to walk in the Spirit and please The Lord.
1. Learn Christ
2. Hear and be taught by Christ
3. Put off the old man
4. Be renewed in mind attitude
5. Put on the new man
6. Put away lying and speak truth
7. Be angry without sinning
8. Give no place to the devil
9. Quit stealing
10. Work for a living
11. Give to the poor and needy
12. Use your tongue right
13. Grieve not the Holy Spirit1
14. Put away bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, evil speaking, and malice
15. Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving as Christ.
16. Be followers of God
17. Walk in love, as Christ did
18. Let not fornication, homosexuality, covetousness, filthiness, foolish talking, and sexual jesting once be named among you as becomes saints
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