What do we feel when we are told that one is coming to us? Perhaps there is anticipation for the arrival of this one we’d hoped for so long to see. Perhaps it is unbelief, after all, we’ve waited and waited and they’ve never shown up before. Why would they now? Perhaps we are nervous [...]

The people of Israel were waiting, and what they were waiting for was a someone to sit on the throne of David. God had promised an eternal throne to David and his descendants, while making clear that he would punish individual kings who did not serve him and walk in justice. This punishment was not [...]

This is what the Lord says: “A cry of anguish is heard in Ramah – mourning and weeping unrestrained. Rachel weeps for her children, refusing to be comforted – for her children are dead.” But now the Lord says, “Do not weep any longer, for I will reward you…” Jeremiah 31:15-16Jeremiah 31:15-16English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – [...]

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah.  Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past.  The people of Israel will be abandoned to the their enemies until the woman in labor gives birth.  then at last his [...]

Wait for the Lord. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14Psalm 27:14English: Contemporary English Version (1999) – CEV14 Trust the Lord! Be brave and strong and trust the Lord .WP-Bible plugin From a very early age, we learn about waiting. We may have to wait for a diaper change [...]