Wonderful Counselor. Another word for counselor is advocate, and that is just what Jesus is. He is for you. He will fight for you. He wants you to succeed and have a fulfilling life. And He is our intercessor. He prays on our behalf to our Heavenly Father: Jesus said, “Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.” (Luke 22:31-32) Like Simon Peter, even when we fail, Jesus is ready to help us up. He is a wise and wonderful counselor. A true friend who never leaves us. […]
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Day 17 – Fulfillment of the prophecies. The anticipation is beginning to build in Luke’s story. Many people were curious about what had happened and the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies. A child was to come from the tribe of Judah, the town of Bethlehem, through the line of David, a messenger to prepare the way, and he would have eternal existence. While we wait for the celebration of the birth of Christ in a few days, let’s look back at many of the prophecies that were beginning to take place. “Daughter Zion, shout for joy and be […]
Category:A Christmas Story Devotional
Day 12 – Expect a forerunner. The prophet Malachi gives us the last recorded words that we have from God before the 400-year period of silence begins between the Old and New Testaments. The time was bleak. There were only 50,000 Jewish exiles who had returned to Judah after their captivity in Babylon. But it was not without a sign of hope. With this last prophet’s words, God closes out the Old Testament history and prophecy. Malachi 3:1 “See, I am going to send My messenger, and he will clear the way before Me. Then the Lord you seek will […]
Category:A Christmas Story Devotional
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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