Advent Week 4: Trusting the Great Composer
Depending on the context, the Greek word for “demonstrates” in verse 8 has been translated “to stand near in approval,” “to show, prove, establish, exhibit.”
Advent Week 3: Good News Came at the Darkest Time
Shepherding is one of the world’s oldest occupations. By trade, their lifestyle would’ve been one of humble and meager means. Advent week 3. Joy.
Advent Week 2: Perfect Peace
The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. This word occurs over 250 times in the Old Testament. It refers to relationships between people, nations, and God with men.
Advent Week 1: Hope Requires Risk
What is hope? Is it mere wishful thinking? Why do some people seem to spill over with hope while others can’t even find the cup?
The House That God Built
Instead of David building a house for God, God promised to build a house for David, which became realized in the form of a perpetual dynasty.
Getting Distracted from Your Purpose
Idle time is the devil’s playground. That seemed to be the case with David as he got distracted by Bathsheba on the rooftop of his palace.
Despised for Dancing
Those who don’t understand your pain will not understand your praise. When they don’t know your hurt, they won’t appreciate your hallelujahs!
Advent Reading Week 4: PEACE
There is a peace that surpasses understanding, and advent reminds us that peace is the direct correlation of being in a right relationship with the “Prince of Peace.”
Advent Reading Week 3: JOY
Advent is a time to be reminded that we have the capacity to choose joy over all of our varying emotional responses.
Advent Reading Week 2: LOVE
Have you ever found yourself guilty of judging who is worthy or unworthy of God’s love? I sure have been rebuked for this many a time. God can save even the most unlikely and unlovable of candidates, and He doesn’t need our permission to do so.