Prophesy of the Coming of a New Ruler

Dec 14, 2012 | Devotions

Micah 5:2, 4-5a Today’s scripture contains prophesy of Micah that God will bring forth a ruler for Israel, who shall come from Bethlehem and the linage of David. The Gospel writers provide the details of Jesus’ arrival on earth some 500 to 600 years later, including...

“Behold the Days Are Coming…"

Dec 13, 2012 | Devotions

Jeremiah 31:31, 33-34 Jeremiah, one of the best-known prophets of the Old Testament, was a man who knew great suffering and sorrow. He preached during one of Israel’s darkest times: the fall of Jerusalem. “The word of the Lord came to me” was his consistent message to...

Called to Proclaim an Impossible Possibility

Dec 12, 2012 | Devotions

Isaiah 6:1-13 During the period of mourning following the death of King Uzziah, Isaiah goes to the temple and has a vision of being ushered into the throne room of heaven where God sits in elevated glory. The prophet’s response is a feeling of inadequacy and guilt,...

Righteousness and Justice

Dec 11, 2012 | Devotions | 1 comment

Isaiah 42:1-4 The words found in Isaiah 42:1-4 constitute a poem through which the writer introduces God’s servant. God chose him, and God delights in him. Therefore, God upholds him. Furthermore, God has placed his spirit upon him to equip him for his ministry. The...

Life Gets Better

Dec 10, 2012 | Devotions | 1 comment

Psalm 40:1-17 When I first read this scripture, I immediately began laughing and knew it was a cruel joke on God’s part to teach me to be more patient. I am not a patient person; it is not in my nature. I am especially intolerant of inefficiency and incompetence. I do...