Micah 5:2
NCV: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are too small to be among the army groups from Judah, from you will come who will rule Israel for me. He comes from very old times, from days long ago.” KJV: “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.”
Luke 2:4-7a So Joseph left Nazareth, a town in Galilee, and went to the town of Bethlehem in Judea, known as the town of David. Joseph went there because he was from the family of David. Joseph registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was now pregnant. While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have a baby, and she gave birth to her first son.
Matthew 2:1 “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea…”
Matthew 2:9,11 The angel of the Lord said to them…“Today your Savior was born in the town of David, He is Christ, the Lord.” Matthew 2:15 “…the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem…”
New Testament Fulfilled 700 Years Later
Micah gave this prophecy that Christ will be born in Bethlehem. Micah prophesied that Christ is an everlasting God. He would be born in a human flesh and He would be the Son of Man and Son of God. This prophecy was made 700 years before His birth. This is two fold prophecies: First, Christ to be born in Bethlehem and second, Christ will rule someday. First was fulfilled. The second, Christ will come again and this is still a prophecy that is not yet fulfilled
Dorothy: What is the point of all this?
God gave prophecy to Micah where Christ will be born and it was fulfilled 700 years later! God even used Augustus Caesar to send an order that all people in the countries under Roman rule must list their names in a register. This was the first registration. All went to their own towns to be registered [Luke 2:1-7]. This is where Joseph had to leave Nazareth and go to the town of Bethlehem because he was from the family of David. God gave prophecy to inspire us, to touch our hearts so that we would praise the Lord for His greatness, for His mercy and for His love for us. May God touch your heart today.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Strength of the Lord
Zechariah 10:12
NCV: "I will make my people strong, and
they will live as I say," says the Lord.
KJV: "And I will strengthen them in the
Lord; and they shall walk up and down in
his name," saith the Lord.
Song: In the Name of the Lord
There is strength in the name of the Lord;
There is power in the name of the Lord;
There is hope in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
[Lyrics and Music: Phill McHugh, Gloria Gaither,
Sandi Patti Helvering]
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for all missionaries who work
with the Deaf in other countries. I pray for their strength
that they are able to help the Deaf to know about Jesus and
help them to grow spiritually mature in Christ. I thank You
for strength for others who have continue to pray every day
for one to another that we may be healed and keep in touch
with You. I pray that our love for each other will continue
to grow richly in Christ. Thank you for every day miracle
in our lives in Jesus name, I pray, amen.
God bless you today and may His face shine upon you.
NCV: "I will make my people strong, and
they will live as I say," says the Lord.
KJV: "And I will strengthen them in the
Lord; and they shall walk up and down in
his name," saith the Lord.
Song: In the Name of the Lord
There is strength in the name of the Lord;
There is power in the name of the Lord;
There is hope in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
[Lyrics and Music: Phill McHugh, Gloria Gaither,
Sandi Patti Helvering]
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for all missionaries who work
with the Deaf in other countries. I pray for their strength
that they are able to help the Deaf to know about Jesus and
help them to grow spiritually mature in Christ. I thank You
for strength for others who have continue to pray every day
for one to another that we may be healed and keep in touch
with You. I pray that our love for each other will continue
to grow richly in Christ. Thank you for every day miracle
in our lives in Jesus name, I pray, amen.
God bless you today and may His face shine upon you.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Grace & Strength
2 Corinthians 12:9a [God said to Paul]
KJV: “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my
strength is made perfect in weakness.”
NCV: “My grace is enough for you. When you
are weak, my power is made perfect in you.”
Song: At Calvary
Mercy there was great, and grace was free;
Pardon there was multiplied to me;
There my burdened soul found liberty,
At Cal – va – ry….
[Lyrics: William R Newell]
[Music: Daniel B. Towner]
Dorothy: What is grace?
Grace is God's presence, favor, and power. It is a force, a heavenly
strength given to you who call upon God. This grace will come down
upon you, the faithful believer who accepts the weaknesses and
difficulties for the gospel's sake. When our weakness and trials for
Christ is too great to bear, God will give us more grace to do what
He wants us to do. What He gives is always enough for us to live our
daily lives, to work for Him, and to endure our suffering. When we
come near to Christ, Christ will give His heavenly strength and
comfort on us.
Like Paul, when we say, our weakness bring glory to God and the
power of Christ will come upon us and live within us as we look
forward to our heavenly home. Heavenly Father, I pray for strength
and healing for our weak bodies and that we will glorify You because
of Your love for us. Thank You for Your presence, Your favor and
Your power upon us in Jesus' name I pray, amen.
Memory of song came to me: Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that
will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace
that is greater than all our sin. May God bless you today.
KJV: “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my
strength is made perfect in weakness.”
NCV: “My grace is enough for you. When you
are weak, my power is made perfect in you.”
Song: At Calvary
Mercy there was great, and grace was free;
Pardon there was multiplied to me;
There my burdened soul found liberty,
At Cal – va – ry….
[Lyrics: William R Newell]
[Music: Daniel B. Towner]
Dorothy: What is grace?
Grace is God's presence, favor, and power. It is a force, a heavenly
strength given to you who call upon God. This grace will come down
upon you, the faithful believer who accepts the weaknesses and
difficulties for the gospel's sake. When our weakness and trials for
Christ is too great to bear, God will give us more grace to do what
He wants us to do. What He gives is always enough for us to live our
daily lives, to work for Him, and to endure our suffering. When we
come near to Christ, Christ will give His heavenly strength and
comfort on us.
Like Paul, when we say, our weakness bring glory to God and the
power of Christ will come upon us and live within us as we look
forward to our heavenly home. Heavenly Father, I pray for strength
and healing for our weak bodies and that we will glorify You because
of Your love for us. Thank You for Your presence, Your favor and
Your power upon us in Jesus' name I pray, amen.
Memory of song came to me: Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that
will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace
that is greater than all our sin. May God bless you today.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Come unto Me
Song: Come unto Me
1. Hear the blessed Savior calling the oppressed,
“O ye heavy laden, come to Me and rest;
Come, no longer tarry, I your load will bear;
Bring Me every burden, bring Me every care.”
Chorus:
Come unto Me; I will give you rest;
Take my yoke upon you, Hear Me and be blest;
I am meek and lowly, Come and trust My might;
Come, My yoke is easy, And My burden’s light.
2. Are you disappointed, wandering here and there,
dragging chains of doubt and loaded down with care?
Do unholy feelings struggle in your breast?
Bring your case to Jesus, He will give you rest.
[Chorus]
Matthew 11:28,29,30 Jesus said,
KJV: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my
yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek
and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your
soul. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
NCV: “Come to me, all of you who are tired and
have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Accept
my teachings and learn from me, because I am
gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest
for your lives. The teaching that I ask you to accept
is easy; the load I give you to carry is light.”
[From March 29, 2008 Fresh Manna]
Today's prayer December 3, 2008
Dear Lord, I pray for strength and peace into our hearts
in time of trouble. I pray for the joy of the Lord into
our hearts and that You are our Life. You are our strength.
You are our peace since Jesus said, "My peace I give to you.
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in Me. Trust God."
Thank You Holy Spirit for the inspiration this morning.
In Jesus' name amen. May God bless you today.
1. Hear the blessed Savior calling the oppressed,
“O ye heavy laden, come to Me and rest;
Come, no longer tarry, I your load will bear;
Bring Me every burden, bring Me every care.”
Chorus:
Come unto Me; I will give you rest;
Take my yoke upon you, Hear Me and be blest;
I am meek and lowly, Come and trust My might;
Come, My yoke is easy, And My burden’s light.
2. Are you disappointed, wandering here and there,
dragging chains of doubt and loaded down with care?
Do unholy feelings struggle in your breast?
Bring your case to Jesus, He will give you rest.
[Chorus]
Matthew 11:28,29,30 Jesus said,
KJV: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my
yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek
and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your
soul. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
NCV: “Come to me, all of you who are tired and
have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Accept
my teachings and learn from me, because I am
gentle and humble in spirit, and you will find rest
for your lives. The teaching that I ask you to accept
is easy; the load I give you to carry is light.”
[From March 29, 2008 Fresh Manna]
Today's prayer December 3, 2008
Dear Lord, I pray for strength and peace into our hearts
in time of trouble. I pray for the joy of the Lord into
our hearts and that You are our Life. You are our strength.
You are our peace since Jesus said, "My peace I give to you.
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in Me. Trust God."
Thank You Holy Spirit for the inspiration this morning.
In Jesus' name amen. May God bless you today.
Love God & Strength
Psalm 18:1-3
I will love you, Lord. You are my strength.
V2 The Lord is my rock, my protection, my Savior.
My God is my rock. I can run to Him for safety. He
is my shield and my saving strength, my defender.
V3 I will call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and I will be saved from my enemies.
Psalm 59:17
God, my strength, I will sing praises to you.
God, my defender, you are the God who loves me.
Psalm 77:14
You are the God who does miracles; you have
shown people your power [strength].
Psalm 81:1 Sing for joy to God, our strength;
shout out loud to the God of Jacob. [NCV]
Worship Song: In the Quiet of the Morning
In the quiet of the morning…
I will worship Your name…
I will lift my voice [sign] with singing…
to praise you again…
For it fills my heart with glad..ness…
that remains [stays] through the day…
In the quiet of the morning …,
I will worship Your name…
I will love you, Lord. You are my strength.
V2 The Lord is my rock, my protection, my Savior.
My God is my rock. I can run to Him for safety. He
is my shield and my saving strength, my defender.
V3 I will call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and I will be saved from my enemies.
Psalm 59:17
God, my strength, I will sing praises to you.
God, my defender, you are the God who loves me.
Psalm 77:14
You are the God who does miracles; you have
shown people your power [strength].
Psalm 81:1 Sing for joy to God, our strength;
shout out loud to the God of Jacob. [NCV]
Worship Song: In the Quiet of the Morning
In the quiet of the morning…
I will worship Your name…
I will lift my voice [sign] with singing…
to praise you again…
For it fills my heart with glad..ness…
that remains [stays] through the day…
In the quiet of the morning …,
I will worship Your name…
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Seek His Strength
1 Chron. 16:11-14 NCV
Depend on the Lord and his strength; always go
to him for help. Remember the miracles he has
done, his wonders, and his decisions. You are
the descendants of his servant, Israel; you are
the children of Jacob, his chosen people. He is
the Lord our God. His laws are for all the world.
1 Chronicles 16:27 NCV
Worship the Lord because he is holy.
Song: Worship the King
Worship the King, praise Him and sing,
Jesus, the Lamb upon the Throne,
Glorious His name, Ever the same,
No one is God and King, but Jesus alone,
Bright morning star, Ancient of Days,
Worthy of glory, Worship and praise,
Worship the King…. [Repeat]
[Song collection out of memory]
Depend on the Lord and his strength; always go
to him for help. Remember the miracles he has
done, his wonders, and his decisions. You are
the descendants of his servant, Israel; you are
the children of Jacob, his chosen people. He is
the Lord our God. His laws are for all the world.
1 Chronicles 16:27 NCV
Worship the Lord because he is holy.
Song: Worship the King
Worship the King, praise Him and sing,
Jesus, the Lamb upon the Throne,
Glorious His name, Ever the same,
No one is God and King, but Jesus alone,
Bright morning star, Ancient of Days,
Worthy of glory, Worship and praise,
Worship the King…. [Repeat]
[Song collection out of memory]
Monday, December 1, 2008
Renew Strength
Isaiah 40:31
"They that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength; they
shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint."
Song: They That Wait Upon The Lord.
They that wait upon the Lord shall
renew their strength, they shall
mount up with the wings as an eagle;
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.
Teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait....
Dorothy:
It will be a busy month of December and
remember to keep in touch with Jesus.
Dear Lord, keep us close to You. We love
You. Wash us with the Blood of Jesus.
In Jesus' name, Amen!
"They that wait upon the Lord
shall renew their strength; they
shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run, and not be weary;
and they shall walk, and not faint."
Song: They That Wait Upon The Lord.
They that wait upon the Lord shall
renew their strength, they shall
mount up with the wings as an eagle;
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint.
Teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait....
Dorothy:
It will be a busy month of December and
remember to keep in touch with Jesus.
Dear Lord, keep us close to You. We love
You. Wash us with the Blood of Jesus.
In Jesus' name, Amen!
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