Hope and Joy

 

Christmas Greetings & Blessings

May your hearts overflow with hope, peace and joy, as you celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, today and forever. King of kings, and Lord of lords, Hallelujah!

Bible Reading: Luke 2:7-14

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Now there were in the same country, shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths lying in a manger." 

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" 

- A Walk In The Garden Devotions

Monday Inspiration | Walking With Jesus

Hope and Joy

 

Celebrate Jesus' Victory Over the Grave

He rose triumphant over the grave! 

"Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father." (John 10: 17,18)

All praise and thanks to the Father, who gave us His Son to reconcile us to Himself; and to Jesus who surrendered His will to the will of the Father; and to the Holy Spirit who raised Him from the dead.

"And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." (Romans 8:10,11)

Because He lives, we have this blessed, glorious hope. Rejoice!

"Behold, I show you a mystery: we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump; for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:51-57)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

"And Jesus came and spoke to them saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.'" Amen.

(Matthew 28:18-20)

Saved By Grace

Thanks be to God for His amazing grace! He gave us a Deliverer to save us from our sins and the penalty thereof, through the sacrificial offering of His Son as the perfect Lamb of God. How deep and wide is His love for humanity, whom He created in His image and likeness. Such love cannot be measured; it's boundless and free. If you don't know Him, His arms are open wide. Come as you are.

"But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Amen.

Related Bible Reading: John 3:16-21; Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 10:4-10

 

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God of All Comfort is Near

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts

us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort

those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which

we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings

of Christ abound in us, so our consolation

also abounds through Christ.

(2 Corinthians 1:3-5)

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The Lord be with you!

An Anchor and Safe Haven of Rest

Praise Jesus, the anchor of our souls and our safe haven of rest! "Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, and the strength of salvation; the fear of the Lord is His treasure." - Isaiah 33:6

Related Bible Reading:
Isaiah 26:3 & 4; Philippians 4:6 & 7; Psalm 107:29 & 30; Romans 8:35-39

A Prayer:
Thank You Lord for being an anchor in the midst of
life's storms. At Your rebuke, the winds obey and
there is a great calm. You lead us to our safe haven,
even the shelter of Your wings. Praise Your holy name!
Amen.

Knowing Who We Are, And Whose We Are

Bible Words of Comfort

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Peaceful Serenity: Peace From God, Peace With God

It is possible to have peace in a world of constant strife and conflicts that arise both inward and outward...

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord

Faith is the Victory

When our trust is in the Lord, we don't have to fear... there are victory signs everywhere.

The Secret Place of the Most High

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust." (Psalm 91:1 & 2)

  

Happy Easter! Christ Is Risen Like He Said He Would

He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, "The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again." And they remembered His words. (Luke 24:6-8)

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Today's Devotion: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

O how He loves and cares for you and me! God made us in His image and according to His likeness, to reflect His glory. What a high calling! 

"For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; when I awake, I am still with You." (Psalm 139:13-18)

A Prayer:

Lord God, thank You for Your everlasting love and for redeeming us, seeing that we all have fallen short of the glory for which we were created, and like sheep, gone astray from Your purpose for our lives. Thank You for Your precious and innumerable thoughts towards us. Thank You for the joy of Your salvation, and the power to do your will. Thank You that we can live in Your presence now and forevermore. In Your holy name, we pray. Amen.

Morning Devotions, Prayers Online

 

Evening Meditation

A Prayer:

Grant us Lord Your power and strength, in our hearts and in our minds, to live one day at a time, moment by moment. In Your holy name, we pray. Amen.

An Evening Meditation and Prayer by A Walk In The Garden

Hope & Encouragement for Life's Journey

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Inspirational Thoughts

Thursday Greetings

Brighten someone's day, every day. 

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My Joy

Inspirational Thought For Today

How are you on this blessed Saturday morning? This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. My joy is not based on worldly pleasures or persons, but the knowledge of Christ who gave His life for me, that my sins may be forgiven and that I may have eternal life. Hallelujah!

Living Each Moment...

Inspirational Thought For Today

Yesterday is gone forever. Today we occupy in the moment; tomorrow is not promised. Cherish every life-breathing moment. Moreover, retain God in our hearts and thoughts. Give Him the glory and the praise!