What is the work of the Holy Spirit? Why is it as important today as it was to Mary? In our story, we see Mary becomes pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 34 Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” 35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power …
As we turn to our story, the Angel Gabriel tells Mary she will give birth to a special child whose Kingdom will never end. Luke 1:28-33, Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!” 29 Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. 30 “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel …
After Adam and Eve fell into si,n the Lord made them a promise that He would send a Savior. I will make you and your brood enemies of the woman and all her children; The woman’s child will stomp your head, and you will strike his heel.Genesis 3:15. This child would come thousands of years later and be born …
When I was in school, I often received assignments from my teachers. These assignments were not always met with enthusiasm and often I delayed their completion as long as possible. Angels also receive assignments and they come from God Himself. These assignments are not delayed, and are carried out as quickly as possible with military …
Has someone ever promised you something and then broken that promise? Maybe you have experienced that in a relationship or in a work situation. When this happens, we often feel let down, discouraged or angry. Sometimes we blame ourselves and say, “What if I had just done this?” As we journey through life, not only …
I think we all would like to grow in faith, but we don’t always want to be stretched to get there. A baby bird does not like being pushed out of the nest although it is best thing for it. Growing up and becoming an adult is not easy, but remaining childlike is not healthy …
Have you ever thought about where you will spend eternity? Eternity is forever without end. Our life here on earth has a beginning, middle and end, but in eternity there will be no end. For believers in Jesus, they will spend all eternity in heaven with the Lord, angels and all other fellow believers. This …
Have you ever had the Lord answer your prayers differently than what you expected? What is your response to an unexpected answer to prayer? Answered prayer may mean change or new challenges. Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth had been praying for a child for many years. Now that Elizabeth was beyond childbearing years, the angel …
Have you ever taken time to think about God’s angels and all they do in the invisible realm? Throughout Scriptures we see angels giving people messages because they are God’s messengers. If an angel gave you a message, what might the angel tell you? In Hebrews 1:14 it says, “Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care …
The world tells us that true happiness is when others serve you. As we go through life, nothing could really be further from the truth. In reality, self-centeredness leads to an empty life. We find the true nature of our adversary satan in John 8:44. He has always hated the truth, because there is no …