A Savior Is Coming, A Savior Is Here!

 

A Savior Is Coming, A Savior Is Here!”

Isaiah 9:6-7 
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Luke 2:11 
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”

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From the earliest pages of Scripture, God’s people lived with anticipation. The prophets spoke of One who would come—One who would bring light into darkness, hope into despair, and salvation into a world broken by sin. Our world is so broken today, just as it was when Isaiah spoke these words. Isaiah’s words painted a picture of a coming King, a Savior who would reign with justice and peace forever.

Centuries later, that promise was fulfilled in Bethlehem. The angels announced to shepherds that the Savior had arrived—not in royal splendor, but in humility, wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. The long-awaited hope was no longer a distant promise. He was here. Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, had come. This was the greatest gift the world had ever received, because of the love, and mercy of God.

This truth is both past and present. A Savior is coming reminds us of the hope that sustained generations before Christ’s birth. 

A Savior is here reminds us that Jesus is alive today, reigning at the right hand of the Father, and present in our lives through the Holy Spirit. We don’t just celebrate what God has done—we rejoice in what He is doing right now! So today, what should our response to this Precious gift?

Live with anticipation
Just as Israel longed for the Messiah, we look forward to His return. Our hope is not in earthly solutions but in Christ’s eternal kingdom. 
Live with assurance
The Savior is here. He is with us in every trial, every joy, every ordinary moment. His presence is our peace. 
Live with proclamation:
The shepherds couldn’t keep the news to themselves. Neither should we. Share the good news: The Savior has come, and He is here! GP

A Savior is coming, Isaiah foretold.
Words of hope, so wonderful, so bold.
A Savior is here, for us to receive,
that in Him, we can have the gift of life,
for all who truly believe.
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A Message We Need To Hear

 

A Message We Need To Hear

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So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation." (Hebrews 9:28) 

*"The blood that purchased your eternal redemption came not from unwilling animals, but from the Son of God who willingly laid down His life for you. (John 10:14-18) The spotless lamb of God had to die only once; the sacrifice need not be repeated. Have you trusted that blood to save you?"

That is a good question. What is your response to it? "What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus!" You don't hear this preached from a lot of pulpits anymore.

*"We are living in a day when the message of the church is changing. Churches, and even whole denominations, are moving away from the old message of salvation through the blood of Jesus, and are moving toward a message of salvation through social activism and good works. The old bloody message of the cross is quickly being replaced by a bloodless message that lacks power and that lacks hope. Instead of hearing the devastating, but life changing news that men are sinners, people hear a message that tells them, "I'm OK and you're OK!"

According to the Bible, apart from the saving provision and power of the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross for us, we are far from being OK! Apart from the sacrifice that Jesus made for us, we are in the serious position of paying for our sins, and being placed in the fires of hell forever. Jesus is our sacrifice, given to us by a loving God, who by no means wants us to perish. GP

*Warren Wiersbe

* Alan Carr

What are the messages we hear today?
Watered-down truths, that have nothing to say?
The saving power of the blood of Christ, that was shed for you and for me, is the message the world needs to hear.
In order to receive the call of the Gospel, and to live in hope, instead of fear.

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Who Do I Thank For All Of This?

 

Who Do I Thank For All Of This? 

 "I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High." (Psalm 7:17) 

Walk-Line: I look at the family I have, the shelter I have, the food I have to eat, the warmth and electricity to function where I live. The transportation I have, and many, many more blessings. And I ask myself, "Who Do I Thank For All Of This?" According to the Psalmist, the Lord is righteous, and does all things right by me. He knows my name, my status, who is in my life, my strengths and weaknesses, and most of all He knows my needs. And He meets those needs. 

As I will gaze upon the food on our Thanksgiving table, again "Who Do I Thank For All Of This?" Like the Psalmist, "I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High." We should be always thankful, that we are never alone in this cold dark world. And that the God of the universe knows us, and wants to provide for our needs both great and small. "Who do we have to thank for all of this?" Our Great and Awesome God! GP 

Why is it that my needs are met? 

That my welfare is God's great concern? 

I have Him to thank for everything I have, 

and His love for me, He daily affirms. 

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A Persevering Peace

 

A Persevering Peace

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." — John 14:27

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In our world of trouble and turmoil, peace is a hard concept for our world to grasp. And we do not have to look very far, with all the drama, bitterness. and resentment that exists in families today.

Life’s trials often feel like storms—unpredictable, overwhelming, and beyond our control. Yet Jesus offers a peace that is not dependent on circumstances. His peace is steady, unshaken, and eternal. Unlike the fleeting comfort the world provides, Christ’s peace anchors us when everything else seems uncertain.

Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:6–7 that when we bring our anxieties to God in prayer, His peace—beyond human understanding—guards our hearts and minds. This means peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Christ in the midst of it. Trials may roar, but His Spirit whispers calm assurance.

So let's do these things: Pray honestly, fix our mind on the truth, meditate on Scriptures that remind us of God's sovereignty and love, practice gratitude, and rest in Christ's victory. Practicing these things will help us to find peace. Not just temporal, but eternal. GP

What is the world longing for,
more than the treasures it can hold?
Is it not a peace that passes all understanding,
that only in Christ we can Behold?

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Why Should We Thank God In All Things?

 

Why Should We Thank God In All Things?

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The Bible teaches that giving thanks in all things is a vital expression of our faith, reminding us as Christians, to trust God’s sovereignty and goodness even in difficult circumstances.  

Scripture emphasizes this truth most clearly in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, which instructs, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” This command highlights that gratitude is not dependent on favorable conditions but is rooted in recognizing God’s unchanging character. Thankfulness shifts our perspective, helping us see God’s hand at work even in trials, and it deepens our reliance on His promises. Passages like Philippians 4:6 encourage believers to bring every concern to God with thanksgiving, while Psalm 100:4 calls us to enter His presence with praise. Together, these verses reveal that gratitude is both an act of worship and a spiritual discipline that strengthens faith, fosters joy, and cultivates resilience. By giving thanks in all things, Christians acknowledge that every circumstance—whether joyful or painful—can be used by God to draw them closer to Him and to shape their hearts in trust and humility.  

There is peace in knowing that God is faithful in all things. He is always faithful to us, and will always have our best interest at heart! GP

How can we give thanks in all things,
when trials are rough and severe?
It is remembering that God is always faithful,
and His presence is ever near.

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I Am Weak, But He Is Strong

 I Am Weak, But He Is Strong 

 "And he said unto me. My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9) 

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 I remember as a child, singing the song "Jesus Loves Me." I didn't realize how a line in that song would really speak to me now as an adult. "I am weak, but He is strong." 

I have tried to take my problems on in my own wisdom and strength. And each time I tried to do that, I found myself engulfed in uncertainty, worry, and discouragement. 

 

 Like the apostle Paul, who asked the Lord to take away his "thorn in the flesh." (whatever that was). But the Lord told Paul, after a three-fold request, that the Lord's grace would be sufficient. In other words, whatever the Lord provided in dealing with the issue, would be satisfactory, or sufficient. And that in the process of the Lord working in Paul's life, the Lord's strength, would come to be seen as perfect in Paul's limitations. 

 It is the same with us. The Lord will show Himself faithful, and able, to do what is necessary, what is even mighty, in the midst of our trials, and our weaknesses! GP 

Jesus loves me, this I know, 

for the Bible tells me so. 

Little ones to Him belong, 

they are weak, but He is strong! 

(Anna Bartlett Warner) 

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Being Led By The Holy Spirit

 

"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh." 
(Galatians 5:16)

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 Have you ever heard someone say: "God told me to do this." Or "I felt God lead me to this ministry, or to this person, so that I might talk to them about receiving Jesus Christ as Savior, and Lord?" Have you ever felt the tugging of The Holy Spirit in making a serious decision, or choice? Or when you were tempted to do something contrary to the will of God, and you felt convicted by the Holy Spirit to resist that temptation? 

 Being led by the Holy Spirit is a central theme in the Christian walk, emphasizing a life of surrender, discernment, and obedience. Scripture teaches that the Holy Spirit guides believers in truth (John 16:13), convicts them of sin (John 16:8), and empowers them to live righteously (Galatians 5:16-25).   

 This leading is not always dramatic—it often comes through quiet promptings, a deep sense of peace, or clarity in decision-making. The Spirit uses God’s Word, prayer, and community to illuminate the path forward. Romans 8:14 declares, “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God,” affirming that divine guidance is a mark of spiritual identity. To be led by the Spirit is to walk in step with God’s will, trusting that He directs our steps not just for our good, but for His glory.

If we are constantly studying and applying the Word of God to our lives, and staying in constant fellowship with the Lord in prayer. If we position ourselves to receive the direction, comfort, and peace from the Holy Spirit, I believe with all my heart, that we will be led down the path that the Holy Spirit provides, each and everyday of our lives! GP 

How are we led my the Holy Spirit?
How does He direct our lives today?
It is through the study and application of the Bible,
That we will find the path He has for us each day!

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