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Category Archives: Advent
What’s in It for Me?
The kings left their homes and the shepherds left their sheep. What did they get in return? Front row seats to the greatest story ever told. John 3:16 (ERV) God loved the world so much that he gave his … Continue reading
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Tagged John 3:16, Road to Bethlehem, shepherds, wise men
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What Will People Think?
Maybe the wise ones weren’t so wise. They asked the wrong guy—Herod—for directions: Matthew 2:13 (ERV) Herod is looking for the child and wants to kill him. OK, Lord, there are people who will try to trip or … Continue reading
The Road to Bethlehem: Shepherds & Wise Men
Imagine you’re a shepherd or a wise man, on the road to Bethlehem. What would you say to God? What will people think? What’s in it for me? Your will be done. The shepherds were on the … Continue reading
Your Will Be Done
In Mary’s own words: Luke 1:38 (CEV) “I am the Lord’s servant! Let it happen as you have said.” Yes, Lord, your will be done on my road to Bethlehem and beyond. Amen.
What’s in It for Me?
Surely Mary had collected some sweet things in preparation—soft baby clothes, maybe even a cradle crafted by Joseph. Did she leave them behind in Nazareth? Psalm 34:10 (ERV) Those who go to the Lord for help will have every good … Continue reading
What Will People Think?
Mary wasn’t expecting a royal welcome. Likely she’d already faced accusing looks and critical comments. That might be why she ran to Elizabeth, the one woman who would understand: Luke 1:42 (ERV) She said to Mary, “God has blessed … Continue reading
The Road to Bethlehem: Mary
Imagine you’re Mary, on the road to Bethlehem. What would you say to God? What will people think? What’s in it for me? Your will be done. Nazareth to Bethlehem. 90 miles. Not a pleasant trip for … Continue reading
Your Will Be Done
When Joseph stepped out on the road to Bethlehem, he had no idea it would take them to Egypt. Psalm 119:34 (ERV) Save me from those who want to hurt me, and I will obey your instructions. Your road … Continue reading
What’s In It for Me?
Did Joseph wonder why God used a hateful order from an hated ruler to fulfill prophecy that the Messiah be born in Bethlehem? I wonder if Joseph moaned, “All this, and taxes too!” Isaiah 55:9 (ERV) My ways are higher … Continue reading
What Will People Think?
Maybe Joseph worried that other people would think he was a wimp, or crazy, or foolish for heading to Bethlehem with Mary. Scripture says otherwise: Matthew 1:19, 24 (ERV) Joseph, was a good man . . . he did what … Continue reading
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Tagged Joseph, Matthew 1:19 & 24, Road to Bethlehem
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