Little Messages with Big Impact
When God chose to announce the birth of His Son, He didn’t reveal it to scholars or leaders but to humble shepherds. These unlikely recipients of the greatest news highlight God’s ways, which are often beyond human understanding. The shepherds’ involvement points us to profound truths about God’s character and His plans.
Why was Jesus born? Beyond the where, when, and how of His birth, the ultimate reason is clear: He came to save us. The angelic proclamation in Luke 2:11 declares this truth plainly—Jesus was born to be the Savior. This message resounds throughout Scripture and was recognized by those who awaited the Messiah.
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14 (NASB) When we celebrate Christmas, we often focus on…
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” — Colossians 1:15 (ESV) The world often obscures the true meaning of Christmas by elevating myths like Santa Claus while minimizing the profound reality of Jesus Christ….
“After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.” — Matthew 1:18 (NKJV) The virgin birth of Jesus is one of the most remarkable events in history, yet…
Nehemiah 5:12 “So they said, ‘We will give it back. And we will not demand anything more from them. We will do as you say.’” Nehemiah’s leadership shines in this moment as he confronts his fellow Jews with truth and…
Nehemiah 5:9“Then I said, ‘What you are doing is not good. Should you not walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the nations, our enemies?’” Nehemiah’s words to the Jewish leaders remind us how powerful…
Key Verse: Nehemiah 5:7“After serious thought, I rebuked the nobles and rulers, and said to them, ‘Each of you is exacting usury from his brother.’ So I called a great assembly against them.” Leadership often means balancing a strong response…
Key Verse: Nehemiah 5:6“When I heard their outcry and these charges, I was very angry.” It’s hard to imagine righteous anger, but sometimes it’s exactly what is needed to spark change. Nehemiah, upon hearing of his people’s suffering, became very…
Nehemiah 5:5“We have had to subject our sons and daughters to slavery. Some of our daughters have already been enslaved, but we are powerless, because our fields and our vineyards belong to others.” It’s easy to think of finances as…