Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, the young woman who is unmarried and a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us]. Isaiah 7:14 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (“Emmanuel” is the Greek form of the Hebrew word, “Immanuel.”) ********** We begin with an ancient song…
Category: Open My Eyes
Insights in Scripture
Bringing In Christmas …
… With Word & Song It’s that time again, when every store is blasting “Christmas” Music. We have Frosty, Rudolph, “Santa Baby,” Partridges, and poor dear Grandma’s tragic encounter with a reindeer. We have “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” while we “Deck the Halls.” We dream of a “White Christmas” so we can go…
God’s Lambs
How wonderful it is being a sheep in the flock of God. Our shepherd is the one that created the grass that we need for pasture, He is the one that created the rivers and the waters, He is the one who holds everything in His hand and He is my Shepherd. Edmond Sanganyado **********…
My Shepherd
Psalm 23 New Living Translation 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. God has promised to supply all our needs. What we don’t have now, we don’t need now.” Elizabeth Elliot ********** 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He guides us into pastures green, He leads to bowers…
My Salvation
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 NIV SALVATION: to be delivered (or rescued) from peril. ********** My dad worked at a salvage yard. That sounded close enough. So, I figured salvation had to do with claiming something that was broken…
My Shield
I love you, Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:1-2 NIV Jehovah-Magen (may’gin): God is a shield and protector that covers us completely, blocking, guiding and defending in all areas of our lives. ********** You are my refuge…
My Deliverer
I love you, Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 NIV DELIVERER: a person who rescues you from harm or danger; rescuer, Savior. ********** Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love. Psalm 6:4 NIV Deliverance…
My Fortress
I love you, Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:1-2 NIV FORTRESS: a place of defense, strengthened so that an enemy could not approach it; a place of safety. Also, STRONGHOLD: a fortress with a difficult access ********** Turn…
My Rock
I love you, Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.Psalm 18:1-2 NIV ********** Like rock, God is the foundation of everything. He alone is immovable and unbreakable, the ultimate in permanence, stability, and reliability. ********** I will proclaim the name…
My Strength
I love you, Lord, my strength. Psalm 18:1 NIV STRENGTH: the quality or state of being physically strong; the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure ********** It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. Psalm 18:32 NIV The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and…