But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Luke 2:10 Some years back, after graduating from the University and completing the compulsory National Youth…
Category: Devotionals
and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in clothes and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 I remember when I was travelling to Canada from…
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. Luke 2:1 Historically, we know that after the death of Julius Caesar, the entire Roman empire was split into three to…
And the child grew and became strong in spirit[d], and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel. Luke 1:80 Too many things are strange about John the Baptist. First, he was conceived just when his parents…
We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live Luke 1:74-75 The naming ceremony of John the baptist must have been one of the most…
But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John! Luke 1:46-47 In Luke 1:26, the bible tells us that “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee”. As a result of…
And Mary said My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour Luke 1:46-47 Let’s sing a song today, shall we? Well, this song was composed by Sister Mary (or Saint Mary as some would prefer)….
At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:41 Sometime ago, while I was in the University, we had an icebreaker session at the campus fellowship executive meeting…
Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 Let’s get one thing straight. God didn’t use Mary simply because she was a virgin! In…
Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin. Luke 1:34 What is it with angel Gabriel and his many impossible missions though? Six months after Gabriel delivered God’s message to Zechariah (1:11-20), God sent the…