King, High Priest, And Saviour Matthew 2:11 (NKJV) And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. There is great
Continue readingPrince Of Peace Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) “His name will be called, Prince of Peace.” Royal titles mean very little to many Australians. But in some parts of the world they signify the very privilege of birthright. By virtue of their parents and ancestors, royal people assume positions of power. It
Continue readingWhy The Star? Matthew 2:2 (NKJV) saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” What compelled the magi to put aside all they were doing to undertake a long and dangerous
Continue readingGod Enables You Luke 1:38 (NKJV) Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Have you ever heard the saying “This is bigger than both of us”? In the case of Mary and Joseph,
Continue readingConquering Hero Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Modern day warriors rarely engage in hand to hand combat. Smart missiles, radar tracking,
Continue readingIndecision Is A Decision Matthew 27:17(NKJV) Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” Indecision Is A Decision, This thought sums up the choice Pontius Pilate made when he encountered Jesus. Pilate
Continue readingThrowing Stones John 8:7 (NKJV) So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” Imagine Jesus in the Temple, speaking to a crowd, when suddenly the scene is interrupted by
Continue readingI Am Getting Older Job 32:7 (NKJV) I said, ‘Age should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.’ An old prayer, said to be from a seventeenth century nun, says, “Lord you know better than I know myself that I am getting older and will someday be old. Keep
Continue readingA Just Man Matthew 1:19-20 (NKJV) Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph,
Continue readingDevotion’s Dividends John 20:1 (NKJV) The Empty Tomb Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Christ, and with good
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