After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea,.. So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt…. On arrival, he settled in the village of Nazareth. This move was a fulfillment of the prophetic words, “He shall be called a Nazarene. Matthew 2 :1,14,23 Three times inContinue reading “Keep Moving”
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Forget and Move Forward
“Do not remember the former things,Or ponder the things of the past.“Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing,Now it will spring forth;Will you not be aware of it? Isaiah 43:18-19 The path of deliverance from Babylon back to Israel was hundreds of miles of dessert. No water, little food, and who knowsContinue reading “Forget and Move Forward”
Capture or Be Captured
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 2 Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve whatContinue reading “Capture or Be Captured”
No One Understands Like Jesus
14. Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[f] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet heContinue reading “No One Understands Like Jesus”
Ponder or Pounce
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be [d]successful Joshua 1:8Continue reading “Ponder or Pounce”
No Fasting, Only Feasting
When God wanted to guarantee his promises, he gave his word, a rock-solid guarantee—God can’t break his word. And because his word cannot change, the promise is likewise unchangeable. Hebrew 6:17-18 The writer is encouraging these Christians to continue to grow in the Lord. He talks about the danger and consequence of going back on your commitmentContinue reading “No Fasting, Only Feasting”
Murderer to Miracle Worker
14 But the man said, “Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Do you intend to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and said, “Certainly this incident is known.” Exodus 2:14 Moses knew he was a Hebrew adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter. When he became an adult and becameContinue reading “Murderer to Miracle Worker”
My Way or the Highway
Even though they watched me at work for forty years, your ancestors refused to let me do it my way; over and over they tried my patience. Hebrews 3:8 The Message The author is still reminding these Christians of their Jewish history and how faithful Moses was, but the people wouldn’t listen to God’s voice through him.Continue reading “My Way or the Highway”
Like Father Like Son
Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe. 3 The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the veryContinue reading “Like Father Like Son”
God’s Timing
The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. 56 Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. Luke 23:55 Jesus had been crucified and Joseph had taken his body and laid itContinue reading “God’s Timing”
Journey with Joyce 