“Great is the mystery . . God was manifest in the flesh.” 1 Timothy 3:16 NKJV. No word from God is incredible, if no work of God is impossible. My thoughts and comments today are about “the Christmas mystery and miracle.” Christmas is a wonderful time of year, mysterious and […]
“I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” Luke 2:10 NKJV. Joy releases rejoicing, and rejoicing increases joy. My thoughts and comments today are about “joy and rejoicing.” For many years, our congregational welcome of the Christmas season has been with exuberant joy, expressing […]
Christmas as a heart experience is forever. “When the angels had gone away into Heaven . .” Luke 2:15 NKJV. The wait for Christmas seems interminable. Then each day grows busier and busier with preparations until the day arrives. The family and friends gather; the dinner is served and enjoyed; […]
Christmas is any moment or circumstance when eternity penetrates time. “For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 NIV. A few words at the end of a commercial caught my attention; “The impossible, true story,” as the announcer described it. What first seemed contradictory suddenly described Christmas perfectly to me, […]
Character and obedience always matter first to God. “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, being a just man . .” Matthew 1:19 NKJV. Joseph is little noticed and under-appreciated in the Christmas drama. Yet God chose Joseph just as carefully as Mary. The Bible says that God saw, “Joseph, [Mary’s] husband, was a […]