Why have we been importing terrorists on student visas? The anti-semitism taught to our kids in school is ridiculous and it is our tax money and the teacher's unions that are paying and perpetrating this atrocity.
Jesus has determined to go to Jerusalem and therefore to the cross, but His focus is ministry-as-usual on the trip. Lesson is to stay focused in spite of circumstance. God will overcome evil with His power.
During the next 40 days, we will see Jesus portray humility. Pride and position drive man. With every right to pride and power, Jesus humbled Himself. The journey to the cross begins today...
And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born; and she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him in a blanket[a] and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn. (Luke 2:6-7)
โm sure you have heard about the Good News for the people of Israelโthat there is peace with God through Jesus, the Messiah, who is Lord of all creation. This message has spread all through Judea, beginning with John the Baptist in Galilee. (Acts 10:36-37)
โI am leaving you with a giftโpeace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isnโt fragile like the peace the world gives. So donโt be troubled or afraid
As we move toward the end of week 1 of Advent our message of HOPE appears polished in the dark, dank, world spinning into oblivion. Jesus Christ offers life instead of death, strenth instead of weakness, joy instead of sorrow. Believers have a reason to Hope!
Hope sustains in difficult circumstances. Hope sees beyond the moment to better things ahead.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13)
Today begins Advent...a season of expectancy. In Bible days, the Jews were eagerly awaiting the appearance of Messiah. Today, Christians eagerly await His return!