Matthew 2:1-2 ….About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.” NLT The wise men, though they were most likely from a pagan culture, were tuned into what God was doing and saying, and were able to follow His directions right to the place where Jesus was. To know God’s direction, you must be to able to hear His voice! In years gone by, television sets all had two rabbit ear style antennae. We kids would move them around until Dad found just the right place to pick up the channel frequency. Otherwise all we heard and saw was static. What are the antennae’s of yo
Have you ever wondered why God didn’t choose a politically, culturally or socially significant city of the day for His Son to be born in? Instead, God chose a tiny little out of the way town called Bethlehem. When Micah, the OT prophet, foretold the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, he emphasized the lack of significance Bethlehem had to the world. Micah 5:2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past. Bethlehem, though not esteemed in human eyes, was highly esteemed by God. Why? Because God wanted to illustrate that He delights in choosing what the world around us t
My family’s Thanksgiving tradition is that each person brings something to share at our Thanksgiving meal together. Whether its turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole or pickles, everyone brings something to the table! Have you every thought about what God brings to your table when you invite Him? The Bible shows us Jesus’ first miracle started at a wedding table and then culminates at a table in the Book of Revelation! These are some things He will bring into your life and home if you’ll invite Him to your table this Thanksgiving week: PEACE AND CONFIDENCE Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. RESTORATION AND REGALITY 2 Samuel 9:11 So Mephibosheth ate at
