“From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name.” Luke 1: 48b-49 (NIV)
These words are part of a song which Mary sang. She was singing about the wonderful works that God was doing in her life. She had learned that she would become the Mother of Jesus, the Messiah and she realized that it was God doing it. Our experiences are different than Mary's but we can praise the Lord just like she did. God does do great things for us and He is ready to do such things for us every day. We need to remember that He is the Mighty One – the Almighty One. That is why His love for us is so great. So whatever we are facing today, you and I can know, my friend, that God is able to take care of it for us. Let's trust Him because He has promised.
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Friday, July 21, 2017
Saturday, June 17, 2017
June 17 – From Our Inner Being
“And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,” Luke 1:46-47 (NIV)
These words are from a song that Mary, the mother of Jesus sang when she visited her cousin Elizabeth before Jesus was born. This song reminds us what true praise is and so we read these words today and think about them. We sometimes think that in order to praise God, we need to say something with our lips. Mary sang this song with her lips, we are certain but she sang that it was her soul that was glorifying and praising God. Before she put her thoughts into words she was praising God with her inner being. We can glorify God wherever we are. We do not have to be in a particular place with particular people singing out loud particular words. We can all do the same as Mary did. If we praise God in our hearts our Lord is aware of it and He will respond. What a good example Mary gave us. Let's praise God with our whole being today.
These words are from a song that Mary, the mother of Jesus sang when she visited her cousin Elizabeth before Jesus was born. This song reminds us what true praise is and so we read these words today and think about them. We sometimes think that in order to praise God, we need to say something with our lips. Mary sang this song with her lips, we are certain but she sang that it was her soul that was glorifying and praising God. Before she put her thoughts into words she was praising God with her inner being. We can glorify God wherever we are. We do not have to be in a particular place with particular people singing out loud particular words. We can all do the same as Mary did. If we praise God in our hearts our Lord is aware of it and He will respond. What a good example Mary gave us. Let's praise God with our whole being today.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
December 15
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 (NIV)
There are many things miraculous about the birth of Jesus and one of them is the way His name was chosen. When a child is expected parents give some thought as to what they will name that baby. Not so with Jesus. We remember that the angel Gabriel first instructed Mary what the baby should be called, and then when an angel came to Joseph, he gave the same instructions. His name means a lot to us. In the Old Testament the name Joshua in the Hebrew language meant that God is the one who saves. In the New Testament the Greek form of the same is Jesus with the same meaning. And what it means for us is that He saves us from the power of sin. We can rejoice in this!
There are many things miraculous about the birth of Jesus and one of them is the way His name was chosen. When a child is expected parents give some thought as to what they will name that baby. Not so with Jesus. We remember that the angel Gabriel first instructed Mary what the baby should be called, and then when an angel came to Joseph, he gave the same instructions. His name means a lot to us. In the Old Testament the name Joshua in the Hebrew language meant that God is the one who saves. In the New Testament the Greek form of the same is Jesus with the same meaning. And what it means for us is that He saves us from the power of sin. We can rejoice in this!
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
June 14
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42 (NIV)
These are words Jesus spoke to Martha when she became irritated at her sister Mary for not helping her with household duties. Mary had been so attentive to what Jesus was teaching. She sat at His feet listening and was taking it in. Is this the way we react when we hear Jesus’ words? When we have an opportunity to read or hear His word taught, are we open to what He is telling us? We can miss it if we allow other things – even good things to distract us. Jesus said that Mary had chosen what is better and it will not be taken away.
These are words Jesus spoke to Martha when she became irritated at her sister Mary for not helping her with household duties. Mary had been so attentive to what Jesus was teaching. She sat at His feet listening and was taking it in. Is this the way we react when we hear Jesus’ words? When we have an opportunity to read or hear His word taught, are we open to what He is telling us? We can miss it if we allow other things – even good things to distract us. Jesus said that Mary had chosen what is better and it will not be taken away.
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