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  God's promises make our New Year positive no matter the negative prognosticating. Because our hope is in God, not in our circumstances. Peter calls these God's precious and magnificent promises. The next one we'll consider today is His promise of Wisdom. Do you need to know which way to go? Are you in a pickle? Then ask God for wisdom and He will provide it! "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5).

Take time to consider a few helpful tips in developing a daily devotional time with God... on a drive into Manhattan with Hannah and me.  This book is offered free on kindle through next Tuesday! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR6C446L  Start the #NewYear off right - in God's Word!

Another precious and magnificent promise that makes your future bright is: If you confess your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive your sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness!  What a joyful cleansing from guilt that is!  Today, embrace the promise of the Gospel, Christ had died to cleanse you from all your sin!

One of those that is most encouraging is His promise to be with you and help you. So, no matter what you face this year, you can face it with confidence knowing that the Lord is with you. God promises to be with you. Your future is bright! "Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,” so that we confidently say, “THE LORD IS MY HELPER, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?” New American Standard Bible Hebrews 13:5-6

Carey said, "The future is as bright as the Promises of God." Peter calls these our "precious and magnificent promises." They are the firm foundation you need to rest in as you look forward to a New Year. Fix your faith in what God has promised as an anchor for your soul. This week we’ll finish the year out with devotionals that do just that. Don’t define your future bleak today, your future is bright resting on those great and precious promises.

This season Christmas and New Years can be a great joy… But it is also a stressful time and for some a time of sadness because of past events that can slip into a period of sadness. So let’s look at ten practical Christian Tips to Curb the Sadness in the Christmas Season. WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU ARE FEELING BLUE THIS CHRISTMAS? We’ll try to end with the most important ones. 10 – Forgetting all Sadness is Impossible – It’s ok to weep a bit. Don’t pretend like you don’t miss someone. Don’t pretend that the pain wasn’t there. Don’t pretend that there’s not a bit more of a load right now. Don’t pretend like there’s sunshine all day for 15 hours a day. Accept it and move on. But move on from the pain to first - remember the good. It is interesting that in the Christian calendar, God orchestrates a weekly remembrance of the resurrection, but He also commands a remembrance of the cross that brings that salvation. Don’t forget the hard times. Remember the lessons there. 9 – Find Joy in Spiritu

700 Years before Jesus was born the prophet Isaiah for told there would be a child who would be given to us whose name would be called: Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father... Prince of PEACE!  Jesus is the Pathway to Peace – individually and internationally. He gives us peace with God through bearing our penalty for sin. He gives us peace with ourselves through resting in Him. He gives us peace with one another through taking on His nature as Peace-Makers. And One Day He will bring peace on earth internationally as He rules and reigns with in peace!

700 Years before Jesus was born the prophet Isaiah for told there would be a child who would be given to us whose name would be called: Wonderful CounselorMighty God Everlasting Father. Jesus is our everlasting head of the spiritual family. He will guide, comfort and provide those who join His spiritual body by Faith. And that will not last just for the 18 years of childhood. His headship will last for eternity! So those who come to Christ are Christians - we are named by His name. Those who come to Christ are disciples - they leave all and follow Him. Yes, JESUS IS THE FULFILLMENT OF THIS 700 year old prophecy. He is the Everlasting Father!

Isaiah prophecies some wonderful qualities in the future Messiah's titles. The one that amazed them most must have been "Almighty God." Yes Jesus would be called God and He is all mighty. There is nothing He cannot do because He is God. This is so clearly spelled out in the Gospels as prophesied here 700 years before Jesus came - Son of God, Son of man, eternal Savior. Isaiah 9:6 - For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Consider these clear passages of Scripture... I could share many more: John 1:1 and 17-18 - “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him."  John 8:57-59 -

John tells us very clearly who can be considered a child of God. Are you His child today? If you are not sure, consider these words very carefully... and let me encourage you to be a part of God's family. You enter through the gift of eternal life provided through Jesus. Jesus earned the way to the Father's house for us all through taking our sins upon Himself and dying in our place. And so He offers the gift of eternal life if you will receive it. How do you receive it? Believe. Believe that the gift is for you. "There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God (John 1:9–13).

The Bible describes God's voice in several ways... But what is the most important one for us to consider today?

This chapter has got to be one of the highlights of the whole book of Mark! In this chapter we find the reason for the incarnation. The reason Jesus took on human flesh. He did so that it might be torn, rent in two as the veil of the Temple was rent when He died. And in that rending - it was finished. What? The obtaining of eternal redemption for all who will believe! Enjoy jumping in and studying this chapter with me as we discover the Amazing Message of Mark. Harvest House Media offers their Inductive Study Bibles for our channel at 50% off - Type in Richmond50 at the checkout: https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/ Here is a good option for pens: https://a.co/d/e8tLvY4

Prophecies of Jesus' birth are so amazing because they cannot be manipulated. You can’t control where you are born. And so the prophet Micah states, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times” (Micah 5:2).  What an amazing accurate prophecy of Jesus’ birth over 700 years before He was born! It says this Messiah - will be Ruler over all Israel. And yet the one born will have been from all time past. Our Messiah and King is Alpha and Omega - the never-changing I Am!

In life’s battles it is so foolish to trust in human strength. "Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies. Yes, help and victory comes from God. Ask Him for strength for the day. Endurance for the fight And victory in the end.

What do you do in the difficulties and storms of life? The best place to turn is to God - be still and know that He is God. Notice that He is in control. Spend time in His presence by being still - stop fretting and know God. Whatever you are facing today, face it by drawing near to God. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Did Jesus celebrate Hanukkah? The Bible states, Jesus came into the Temple on the feast of Dedication. So, yes, the Lord - the Light of the World, the Light of Israel… came to the Temple on the Festival of lights to offer eternal life to all who would follow Him: It was now winter, and Jesus was in Jerusalem at the time of Hanukkah, the Festival of Dedication. 23 He was in the Temple, walking through the section known as Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The people surrounded him and asked, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus replied, “I have already told you, and you don’t believe me. The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name. But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them

The Psalmist says: “My help comes from the Lord  Who made heaven and earth" (Psalm 121:1-2). Come to God for help today because  He made all that you see. There is no limit to His power, a nd He is always ready to hear your prayer. When life overwhelms me And I feel ready to falter I come to my Father With unlimited power Who made all that I see And welcomes every plea.

Todays a special Bible Quiz Wednesday to celebrate 1,000 subscribers to our channel. There are so many to listen too, thanks for choosing to listen to this one. There will be a free Study Bible to the first person to answer these questions about 1,000 correctly in the comments or by e-mail. What chapter in the Bible talks about the 1,000 year millennial reign of Messiah? The weapon of choice for this man to kill 1,000 Philistines - name the man and the weapon. Korah said that a day here is better than 1,000 anywhere else in the world.

What is real love? God tells us in 1 John:  This is real love - Not that we loved God. But that He love us… And sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.  Love is an action word. And so the greatest act of love was from God As He gave His Son as a sacrifice for our sins.

At times you may feel like He is not listening. But God assures you He is not sleeping.  "My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps."  Take comfort. Keep waiting and asking the Lord for Help through HIs Son. He is not sleeping, He is listening and He is able.

Let's dive into Mark Chapter 13 as we consider Jesus' Olivet Discourse and end times prophecy. This Fall we're digging into the Gospel of Mark and gain a great understanding of that book and sharpen our skills at Inductive Bible Study.  

This is one of the most important I Am statements of Jesus in the book of John. Jesus states that He is the highway to heaven. "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me'" (John 14:6).  We have access to God the Father and His presence only through His sacrificial Lamb. Praise God for His Son!

Advent comes from the Latin word adventus "coming; arrival." During this season we consider the fact that Christ Jesus has come. He took on human flesh that He might become a sacrifice for our sin. This is God’s Greatest Gift to the world and to you. We also look forward to His second coming! Even so come Lord Jesus, make all things wrong right and bring all to your glorious Gospel light. Join me for a few devotional thoughts in the days to come about Jesus arrival there in Bethlehem and what His coming means for you and for me.