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OOPS OF THE DAY ~ December 21

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Things in the Bible not really in the Bible...and a few surprises

Christmas Oops of the Day

Mary said yes to her divine pregnancy the moment angel Gabriel told her.

Luke 1:26-38  and  56

Christmas Fact of the Day

No!  She was troubled  (“pondered”) why he greeted her in the way he did – “favored one”. Then she became afraid. Then she questioned the logic of what he told her because she was unmarried. 

Oddly, she did not respond to the baby being the Son of the Most High, so he repeated himself, saying he will be the Son of God. 

She must have been troubled (“pondered”) again, so the angel added some reassurance:  Her elderly cousin, Elizabeth, was pregnant too, and that should be proof to her that God can do the impossible. After accepting the “holy challenge,” Mary rushed to see Elizabeth.  If Elizabeth really was pregnant, then Mary knew she was too. 

Whew!  The angel sure had a challenge with Mary.  

And, by the way, she stayed with Elizabeth for three months, long enough to hold Elizabeth’s miracle baby in her arms.  Then she was ready to return home and face Joseph.

You’re smart.  Read the Bible for yourself.  Find out for yourself.

Like a thousand suns

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Inside-COVER-lg thumbnailI adore you Lord God, for you are the Will of the universe, the Voice of the cosmos, the Spirit of the heavens. You provide all my needs.  I know some day you will take me home to not, only know you, but be with you. You are my delight now and will be forever. What a glorious day it will be. Though others may weep, I will celebrate with the angels, for I will be at home with you at last. At last.

Forgive me when I complain to others. I need to keep my thoughts to myself. If I just have to complain, I must bring it to you, then leave it with you to solve.

Thank you, dear Lord, for your Words that explain everything so clearly. They touch my heart like silk and lighten my day like a thousand suns. They are my daily enchantment and delight. I have pored over them and meditated on them like a thirsty wanderer every day for many years and haven’t burned out yet. Sometimes I come close, but the desire never really goes away. Did you put that desire in my heart? Is it your Spirit embracing mine? I worship you in thanksgiving.
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Give yourself for Christmas

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The scripture for today, December 24 (12/24), is Luke 12:24 as found in the New Testament of the Bible:

0000-BK 1-StarSong-Cover-new-Medium“Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!”

In many nations right now, things are financially strained. Luxuries? No. To be able to live until tomorrow? Yes.

Which is more valuable? To impress men or impress God? A life dedicated to things impresses men. A life dedicated to doing good things impresses God.

I know of a group of believers in Jesus recently in an African country who had to flee soldiers who were after Christians. They had to run immediately upon sight of the soldiers. No time to pack anything. Just run.  Escape. Run. Escape. 

To get to true safety, they had to walk a hundred miles. What did they eat?  Grass. Leaves from bushes. Tree roots. But they made it. They made it to safety and the loving, protective arms of other Christians.

Today, instead of a luxury, can you send that money to people in parts of the world who are struggling to stay alive? Struggling to stay safe because they are Christians?

Consider the ravens.


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