Dec 26, 2021
God’s Guidance to the Magi & Us
Three Things We Can Learn from the Magi:
  1. Do your homework.
  2. Don’t ignore the obvious; act on it.
  3. When you meet Jesus, you should change direction.
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  • Dec 26, 2021God’s Guidance to the Magi & Us
    Dec 26, 2021
    God’s Guidance to the Magi & Us
    Three Things We Can Learn from the Magi:
    1. Do your homework.
    2. Don’t ignore the obvious; act on it.
    3. When you meet Jesus, you should change direction.
  • Dec 19, 2021God’s Guidance for Shepherds & Us
    Dec 19, 2021
    God’s Guidance for Shepherds & Us
    Luke 2:1-8 tells us of Joseph and Mary’s relocation from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the purpose of the Roman census.  It was there that Mary gave birth to a son and—having no better accommodations—used a feeding trough as his crib. The Christ-child’s first visitors were not from among the rich, well-educated noblemen of high society.  God chose to send His angels to a group of shepherds.  There are many things we can learn from their encounter with the Divine.  We find their story in Luke 2:8-20. Be ready for divine interruptions. Be ready for divine revelations. Be ready for divine adventures!
  • Dec 12, 2021God’s Guidance to Joseph & Us
    Dec 12, 2021
    God’s Guidance to Joseph & Us
    In the first two chapters of the Gospel of Matthew, we are told of three different times when an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph.  In each case, he was given a direct instruction from God — and in each case his response was the same.  He immediately obeyed! Matthew 1:18-25 “Do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife…” “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus…” Matthew 2:13-15 “Get up, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt.” Matthew 2:19-23 “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel.” How well do we follow God’s guidance when … We don’t fully understand why God wants us to do it? It’s difficult or inconvenient for us? It’s unpopular with those around us?
  • Dec 5, 2021God’s Guidance to Mary & Us
    Dec 5, 2021
    God’s Guidance to Mary & Us
    Luke 1:26-56 Six months after sending His angel Gabriel to Zechariah the priest, God sent him also to a young woman named Mary.  God’s specific plans for Mary were unique in all of history, but we are still able to learn valuable lessons about responding to God’s call upon our lives.  The words of Mary recorded in Luke 1 reveal important steps toward spiritual maturity. “How will this be?” (v. 34) — Learning to listen carefully to God. “I am the Lord’s servant.” (v.38) -- Learning to submit fully to God. “My soul glorifies the Lord.” (v.46) Learning to glorify the Lord for His blessings.
  • Nov 28, 2021God’s Guidance to Zechariah & Us
    Nov 28, 2021
    God’s Guidance to Zechariah & Us
    Luke 1:5-25
    The aging priest Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were the picture of orthodox Judaism at its best.  They were righteous and humble servants of God.  Through them, God teaches us some valuable lessons. God teaches us to keep living for Him. God teaches us to keep hoping in Him. God teaches us to keep praying to Him. God teaches us to keep obeying Him. God teaches us to keep trusting Him.