The angel said, "Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2 : 10
The last day or night of the year always brings on reflective or nostalgic feelings. It is a time of recalling the things that happened in the last 12 months, and reflecting on how God has enabled us to cope with the journey through the year. As we look back, we are urged to give thanks to the Lord our God … and to give thanks with a grateful heart. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 53”
Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness
God’s Word repeatedly tells us that if men seek God, they will find Him. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 52”
We often prepare ourselves for very special occasions, especially the birth of a new baby. But sometimes, even the birth of a baby comes unexpectedly. I remember the birth of our first grandchild eight Novembers ago. Priscilla was not even due yet; in fact there were 8 more weeks before the baby would arrive. However, the little boy was so determined to be born. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 51”
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Who looks forward to the Christmas season? The children, of course! They look forward to the presents that they would receive from their parents, other family members and friends. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 50”
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
…for God is love, in this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
It is that time of year when almost every household goes for the end-of-the year holiday, as well as prepare for the Christmas celebration. It is the time of the year when we remember the birth of Jesus Christ. But, have you ever wondered that before Christ’s birth, there was the birth of another baby. That was the birth of His cousin, John (the Baptist, as he was later known as). Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 49”