At Christmastime, we often picture the star of Bethlehem shining brightly over a manger. But long before that night in Bethlehem, God gave a sign, a prophecy carved not just in Scripture, but even in stone that pointed to the coming of Christ. In Numbers 24:17,...
After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to His disciples—but Thomas was not with them. When the others told Thomas they’d seen the Lord, he famously replied, “I won’t believe it unless I see the nail wounds in his hands, put my fingers into them, and place my hand...
It’s amazing what happens when you believe God—when you believe His promises that He wants to heal you, restore you, guide you, and strengthen you. Jesus declares in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” He came...
Never doubt God’s love for you. You are so precious that Jesus was willing to giveHimself as an offering for you, even if you were the only one ever to believe in Him. Jesus tells us, “For God so loved the world”—that’s you—“that he gave his only begotten Son, that...
God loves you just for yourself. His love isn’t based on what you do, or how much you have accomplished, or how many good works you have done. He loves you simply because you are His child. If you’re ever in doubt, think about the crucifixion of Jesus. Luke 23:35-37...
A transformation occurs when we identify ourselves with Jesus on the cross—that we died with Him. And because God raised His beloved Son from the dead, we are miraculously raised to life with Him! Romans 6:5-7 says: Since we have been united with him in his death, we...
As we go along in life, it’s easy to become set in our ways and limit our expectations. But as this new year dawns, let’s be open to everything that God has for us! Jeremiah 32:17 declares, Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great...
An interesting proverb is found in Isaiah 32:8: A generous man devises generous things, and by generosity he shall stand. It’s wonderful for people to be known for their generosity; yet this verse also describes God—for as John 3:16 tells us, God so loved the world...
The Bible records how Jesus was teaching more than 5,000 people when His disciples basically told Him, “We’ve got a big crowd, they’re getting hungry, and it’s late. Let’s send them away so they can buy food.” I love His answer in Mark 6:37: “You give them something...
In Psalm 91:11, we have a beautiful image of the Lord’s love and protection: He shall give His angels charge over you. Inside the Tabernacle were two angels made of gold, facing each other above the mercy seat. And it was there that the glory of the Lord appeared. God...