God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. Luke 1:64 (NIV) The baby is born to Elizabeth. The Jewish custom was to take the baby to be circumcised on the eighth day. Zechariah had been unable to speak since the angel had appeared to him to... Continue Reading →
And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,’ Luke 1:46-47 (NIV) The pregnant Mary breaks out into song. Her heart wells up with at all the expressions of love and favor she has found in the Lord. Her soul overflows with joy and she bursts out in... Continue Reading →
`Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!" Luke 1:45 (NIV) Mysterious and wonderful things are happening in the lives of these two women of Luke´s story. Mary goes to visit Elizabeth her relative in the mountains. When she goes into the house and greets the... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 