God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. Luke 4:1-2 (NIV) Have we ever felt like we were walking... Continue Reading →
and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." Luke 3:22 (NIV) As Jesus came up out of the water, something super-natural occurs. It is described as a dove coming down out... Continue Reading →
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened Luke 3:21 (NIV) Should it be interesting to note that Jesus was baptized when He was an adult? There had been rituals to perform for Him as a baby, but was this ceremony saved on purpose... Continue Reading →
The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire." "What should we do then?" the crowd asked. Luke 3:9-10 (NIV) People are flocking to hear John the Baptist. Out of the wilderness comes this voice calling... Continue Reading →
He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. As is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: "A voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ Luke 3:3-4 (NIV) Here... Continue Reading →
"Why were you searching for me?" he asked. "Didn't you know I had to be in my Father's house?" But they did not understand what he was saying to them.’ Luke 2:49-50 (NIV) Jesus was twelve. He had traveled with His family to Jerusalem. On His families return home they did not see Him all... Continue Reading →
`For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." Luke 2:30-32 (NIV) As we walk through the story of Jesus, Luke takes us into the temple. We find an elderly man who is... Continue Reading →
`Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.’ Luke 2:11 (NIV) Here in Luke 2 we find words such as; “for all the people,’ `has been born to you,” and “a sign to you.” The angel sent from the Lord to bring tidings of great... Continue Reading →
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Luke 2:9-10 (NIV) Do we find ourselves reaching a crucial... Continue Reading →
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:6-7 (NIV) We find ourselves in Bethlehem. Joseph has come along with... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 