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Where Joseph Stood
On the night when Jesus was born, I wonder if Joseph prayed, “Father, this all seems so bizarre. The angel you sent? Any chance you could send another?”
You’ve stood where Joseph stood. Each of us knows what it’s like to search the night for a light. Not outside a stable, but perhaps outside an emergency room or the manicured grass of a cemetery. We’ve asked our questions. We’ve wondered why God does what he does. If you’re asking what Joseph asked, let me urge you to do what J...
Изменен: 13-12-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
In A Moment
It all happened in a moment, a most remarkable moment. God became a man! Heaven opened herself and placed her most precious one in a human womb.
Jesus came, not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as one whose first cries were heard by a peasant girl and a sleepy carpenter. The hands that first held him were un-manicured, calloused, and dirty. For thirty-three years he would feel everything you and I have ever felt. Weak and weary and afraid of failure. His feelings got hu...
Изменен: 11-12-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
Are You Looking?
One’s imagination is kindled thinking about the conversation of the innkeeper and his family. Did anyone mention the arrival of the young couple the night before? Did anyone ask about the pregnancy of the girl on the donkey? The innkeeper and his family were so busy. The day was upon them, the day’s bread had to be made, the morning’s chores had to be done. There was too much to do to imagine that the impossible had occurred – God had entered the world as a baby.
Meanwhile the city hummed. Merch...
Изменен: 10-12-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
He Will Lead You Home
After worshipping Christ the child, the wise men “departed for their own country another way” (Matthew 2:12 NKJV). Matthew uses the word “way” in other places to suggest a direction of life. He may be telling us that the wise men went home as different men. Called by a sign, instructed by Scripture, and directed home by God. It’s as if all the forces of heaven cooperated to guide the wise men.
God uses every possible means to communicate with you. The wonders of nature call to you. T...
Изменен: 06-12-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
God’s Messages
“We have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matthew 2:2 NKJV).
You know, people see signs of God every day. Sunsets that steal the breath. Newborns that bring tears. But do all who see the signs draw near to God? No.
The wise men, however, understood the purpose of the sign. And they followed it to Jerusalem, where they heard about the scripture. The prophecy told them where to find Christ. It is interesting to note that the star reappeared after they learned about the prop...
Изменен: 05-12-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
When We Are Giving
Oh, the things we do to give gifts to those we love. But we would do it all again. The fact is, we do it all again. Every Christmas, every birthday, and every so often we find ourselves in foreign territory. Grownups are in toy stores, wives are in the hunting department, and husbands are in the purse department.
And we do the most unusual things. We assemble bicycles at midnight. We hide new tires with mag wheels under the stairs. One fellow I heard about rented a movie theater so he and his wi...
Изменен: 04-12-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
Out of the Mess
In the mystery of Christmas, we find its majesty. The mystery of how God became flesh, why he chose to come, and how much he must love his people. Christmas is best pondered, not with logic, but with imagination.
The first Christmas was messy. Messy with crowded inns, traveling families, and barnyard animals sniffing at baby Jesus. Messy with questions: How did Mary become pregnant? What is Joseph supposed to tell his friends? Why is Herod hell-bent on killing babies? The first Christmas was mes...
Изменен: 03-12-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
Look for God
With the passing of years, Henry’s life had changed. His children were grown. The neighborhood was different. He was unhappy. He asked his minister if he was unhappy for some sin he’d committed. “Yes,” the wise pastor replied. “The sin of ignorance. One of your neighbors is the Messiah in disguise, and you have not seen him.”
With time, Henry saw things in people he’d never seen. When others spoke he listened. After all, he might be listening to the Messiah. The bounce returned to his step. His ...
Изменен: 02-12-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
The Next Door Savior
In the aftermath of 9/11 a group of religious leaders was invited to come to Washington and pray with President Bush. The group was well-frocked and well-known. You might wonder if I felt out of place. The only time I wear a robe is when I step out of the shower.
But when it came my turn to meet George W. Bush, I added, “And Mr. President, I was raised in Andrews, Texas—a half-hour drive from your hometown.” He smiled that lopsided smile and let his accent drawl ever so slightly. “Why, I k...
Изменен: 29-11-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
You’ll Never Have To
Suppose you were to stand on a stage while a film of every secret and selfish moment of your life was projected on the screen behind you. Would you not scream for the heavens to have mercy? And would you not feel just a fraction of what Christ felt on the cross? The icy displeasure of a sin-hating God.
The Bible says Christ carried all our sins in his body. See Christ on the cross? That’s a gossiper hanging there. See Jesus? Embezzler. Liar. Bigot. “Hold it, Max! Don’t you lump Christ with...
Изменен: 28-11-2024Devotionals , Daily Devotionals , Minute Messages Путь: Христиане Адвентисты Седьмого дня в России и СНГ
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