This is the season of our Savior's birth: the record of His First Coming, the beginning of the fulfillment of the Promise of Redemption. It is a familiar story. We know the main events and recall major occurrences. But at times, we miss significant details which seem less momentous but very important. Here is a passage from Luke's record, reflecting Mary's response to God's Favor upon her. Luke 1:46-55…

Luke 1:26–38 (GW) This is the season of our Savior's Birth: the record of His First Coming, the beginning of the fulfillment of the Promise of Redemption. It is a familiar Story. We know the main events and recall major occurrences. But at times, we miss significant details which seem less momentous but very important. Here is a portion from Luke's record, publicly declaring the First Coming of the…

Luke 1:26–38 (GW) This is the season of our Savior's Birth: the record of His First Coming, the beginning of the fulfillment of the Promise of Redemption. It is a familiar Story. We know the main events and recall major occurrences. But at times, we miss significant details which seem less momentous but very important. Here is a portion from Luke's record, publicly declaring the First Coming of the…

Galatians 4:4–7 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 4:4-7 4But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might…

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. After…

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. After…

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit; As noted in last week's meditation, Paul admonishes us to rejoice, be thankful, and pray without ceasing. We also noted that these transformations…

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration. 5:16-18 16Rejoice always; 17pray without ceasing; 18in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. As noted in the last three devotional meditations, Paul draws our attention to important Christian…

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 5:12–13 12But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, 13and…

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (NASB) This is the Word of God. May the Spirit of Truth give us wisdom and insight to receive what has been conveyed through His Word by His Inspiration.Who or what can separate us from the Love of God?! 5:12–13 12But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, 13and…