Matthew 2:1-2,11 (NKJV) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”…. And when they had come into…
Ephesians 1:20-21(NKJV) which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. It was the prayer and the desire of the Apostle…
Proverbs 25:16: “If you find honey, eat just enough — too much of it, and you will vomit.” Even sweet blessings that the Lord provides to us are best enjoyed in moderation. Have you ever noticed how too much of a good thing can turn sour? Watching an episode of your favorite Netflix show is relaxing. Binging…
Matthew 28:18 (NKJV) And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. There is tremendous power in the name of Jesus for several reasons. It is backed by deity because it was chosen in heaven by the Heavenly Father, and it is backed by His…
Proverbs 24:5: “The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.” Wise people are able to stand strong through adversity. I hiked a waterfall trail last weekend, and it was beautiful. The whole way down, I was in awe of the stunning views all the way to the bottom of the gorgeously powerful…
Luke 1:30-32 (NKJV) Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Highest, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of…
Proverbs 28:13: “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” Living wisely doesn’t mean you’ll never make mistakes, but it does mean you’ll admit your wrong-doing and change your ways. My mom used to display a beautiful glass fish on the mantle. It was a really meaningful and…
Proverbs 23:17: “Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.” Our purpose is to passionately pursue things that please God, Some sin looks pretty cool and fun from the outside. It’s easy to scroll through Instagram and think maybe you’d be happier or have more friends if you…
Matthew 2:3-4 (NKJV) When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. King Herod the Great was the ruling authority at the time of Jesus’ birth. Threatened by the news brought…