Posts with the tag “hope”

"Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ." - Luke 2:25-26   When the shepherds met Jesus, their lives were transformed, and they couldn't keep the news to ...  Read More

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." - Isaiah 7:14   We all know what it’s like to wait, don’t we? Whether it’s sitting in traffic, standing in line, or waiting for family to arrive (and maybe hoping for the moment they finally leave), waiting is something we’re very familiar with. In a way, life itse...  Read More

“So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den.”- Daniel 6:16    Living a life of radical obedience often comes with challenges and consequences, yet Daniel embraced this truth wholeheartedly. He knew that the safest choice he could make was to follow God, regardless of the risks involved. In doing so, he modeled what it means to live by faith, fully convinc...  Read More

“And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.”- 1 Peter 5:4   Jesus is called our Good Shepherd, our Great Shepherd, and our Chief Shepherd. Each of these titles reveals something powerful about Him. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep. His death brought redemption and forgiveness. He’s the Great Shepherd who lives for His sheep, gu...  Read More

“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” - Revelation 2:4   Jesus’ message to the church at Ephesus is an important reminder of the importance of remembering our first love. When we first encountered God’s love, it transformed us. There was a time when our hearts burned with passion for Jesus, and His presence was the center of our lives.  Think back to those ear...  Read More

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:9-12 As we continue our journey through the secrets of sacrifice, we arrive at the fourth flesh hook: Fellowship....  Read More

"So I hated life, because what is done under the sun was grievous to me, for all is vanity and a striving after wind." - Ecclesiastes 2:17   Have you ever felt like you're constantly chasing after something just out of reach? Maybe it's success, wealth, or the perfect relationship. Whatever it is, you're not alone in this pursuit. Just look at Solomon, the wise and wealthy King of Israel. In his q...  Read More

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more.” – Revelation 21:4Ever heard the skeptics’ question, “If God can eradicate evil and suffering, why hasn’t He done it?” Here’s the scoop: just because He hasn’t done it yet doesn’t mean He won’t. The Bible holds a promise, a day etched in the fabric of eternity, when sickness...  Read More