Mary’s response to the momentous news that she would give birth to the Christ Child was one of praise and rejoicing. Can the same be said of us as we await His coming?
At the end of the day, you see, our talk matters very little; it is the way that we “walk the talk” that is truly important... especially as it pertains to our place in the Kingdom of God!
We are sent by Jesus to go forth on an uncertain journey to be his witnesses “to the ends of the earth...” but we have a have a Spirit for whatever happens next!
Even now in these days when as congregations we’re scattered, nonetheless as the church we’re being “built... spiritually into a dwelling place for God!”
It’s a question we’re asking a lot these days: Where is God to be found in these days of pandemic? Turns out that even (and especially!) in these strange and uncertain times there a quite a few “God Sightings” to report!
Most especially in times like these, it’s important to “keep the faith” – and the good news is that we’re given a promise and an “advocate” to help us do just that!
What would you if somebody offered you everything you've ever dreamed of, even if you didn't know you were dreaming of it? That's what happened to the Samaritan Woman who encountered Jesus... at the well!
Two different people came to Jesus asking for pretty much the same thing: life! But only one received what he was yearning for... so what was the difference between them?
“ Faith is the assurance of things hoped for…”. In these days of confused situations it’s a vitally important reminder for you and I who walk in faith!
Life is all about the choices we make and the distractions that seek to keep us from those choices... but Jesus reminds us we must always “keep our hand to the plow!”
As one of two potential candidates to replace Judas as an Apostle, he’s of the great mystery men of the New Testament… but he also represents the need for the church — and you and I within it — to move boldly into the future!