December 202412/31/2024
God's promise of a child born of a virgin is a testament to the humility and trust required to enter the kingdom of heaven, as exemplified by Jesus' own birth in a stable and his teachings on becoming like little children. By embracing God's "foolishseeming" plan for our lives, we can discover true strength through weakness and follow Christ with childlike trust and obedience.
12/30/2024
A child's humility, trust, and dependence on others are the keys to understanding Jesus' teachings and entering the kingdom of heaven. Through the story of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, we see how God chose to reveal himself to humanity through a child, born of a virgin and laid in a manger, and learn to follow him with the same humility and trust that little children exhibit.
12/27/2024
Jesus is called the "Light of the world" and his name holds great promise, as seen in John 8:12. By praying to Jesus as our Light, we can ask him to make us shine with his reflected glory, reflecting on how Moses and Paul encountered God's light and seeking to live a life that honors Him.
12/26/2024
Jesus is called the "Light of the world" who vanquishes darkness brought on by sin, bringing truth and life to a sin-darkened world. By praying to Jesus as our Light, we can ask him to make us shine with his reflected glory, becoming light bearers ourselves to roll back the darkness and bring about his kingdom on earth.
12/25/2024
Jesus is called the "Light of the world," vanquishing darkness and bringing light to a sin-darkened world through his gospel. By praying to Jesus as our Light, we can ask him to make us shine with his reflected glory, following his path and imitating his life as we seek to walk in the light.
12/24/2024
Jesus is called the "Light of the world" and his followers will never walk in darkness but have the light of life. By praying to Jesus as our Light, we can ask him to make us shine with his reflected glory and overcome the spiritual darkness brought on by sin.
12/23/2024
Jesus is called the "Light of the world" in John's Gospel, symbolizing his role as the embodiment of divine light that vanquishes darkness and sin. By praying to Jesus as our Light, we can reflect his glory and shine with his reflected light, seeking guidance on how to follow him faithfully and walk in his light.
12/20/2024
God's presence with us is a promise that transcends our circumstances, offering comfort and strength in times of struggle. By invoking the name "Immanuel," we can tap into this promise, finding peace, protection, and power as we navigate life's challenges.
12/19/2024
The name "Immanuel" holds profound significance in the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament, symbolizing God's presence with humanity. Through a powerful personal story of encountering a starving child in Haiti, Randy Frame illustrates how Jesus' love is still Immanuel - God with us - and invites readers to reflect on their own role as Christ-bearers, seeking the grace to make this light and life known through them.
12/18/2024
God's power and love are not limited by geographical boundaries, but are available everywhere to those who believe. By recognizing this truth and actively seeking to reflect Christ's presence in our daily lives, we can experience the transformative power of Immanuel, "God with us," even in the midst of great suffering.
12/17/2024
Jesus' promise to be with us is a powerful reminder of God's love and presence in our lives. By recalling the words of Psalm 139:11-12 and embracing Jesus as our guide and shield, we can overcome feelings of abandonment and find comfort in knowing that God is always with us.
October 2012
