Category Archives: The Journey

Day Sixteen One day shepherds were minding their own business tending their flocks when an angel appeared out of nowhere. What the heck? How often does that happen? No wonder they were afraid. I know I would be. But they received a message about the joy of Jesus being born. “A Heart Prepared: Savor theContinue reading “Great Joy”

Day Fifteen Mary, the Mother of Jesus was selected by God to full His purpose of bringing all into a close eternal relationship with Him. For Mary this endeavor was not easy. She was pregnant before she was officially married, was forced to ride on the hard back of a donkey to Bethlehem in herContinue reading “Mother of the Messiah”

Day Fourteen Through Isaiah and “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” Jesus brings peace, joy, grace, mercy, justice, righteousness, provision, and life eternal with Him. Of the greatness of his government and peace    there will be no end.He will reign on David’s throne    and over his kingdom,establishing and upholding it    with justice andContinue reading “The Zeal of God”

Day Thirteen Once again “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” reminds us that 700 years before Christ was born He was prophesied about and named. What a long wait people had for Jesus to appear. For to us a child is born,    to us a son is given,    and the government willContinue reading “Immanuel”

Day Twelve But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out,Continue reading “Adopted by the King”

Day Eleven “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” led me into the uncomfortable and long journey Mary and Joseph had to take. Their reliance on God was strong as they endured the hardship of living out His will as they waited for His promises to be fulfilled. So Joseph alsoContinue reading “On Pilgrimage”

Day Ten Joseph and Mary, swollen with the Lord Jesus, were commanded to go to Bethlehem. They were probably not thrilled about making that journey back home with Mary so close to delivery, but they had no choice. “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” started me on their journey andContinue reading “In Step With God”

Day Nine What a difficult task Joseph had to endure. He took on the responsibility of raising a child that he did not sire. He submitted to the rumors about his unfaithful wife. “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal” tells us how we should have that same level of obedienceContinue reading “Faithful Obedience”

Day Eight Mary and Joseph found themselves in an unusual predicament. Mary was pregnant before their wedding ceremony. What were they going to do? How could Joseph take on the parenting of a child that was not his? This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged toContinue reading “Guard Your Heart”

Day Seven Happiness is a positive feeling generally felt when circumstances are pleasing to the individual. Joy is a feeling of elation. The two are similar yet different. Happiness usually depends on life circumstances. Joy is a chosen response even when we are unhappy. “A Heart Prepared: Savor the Story of Christmas Advent Legacy Journal”Continue reading “Joy Ignited”