Think about the impressiveness of Jesus at the age of 12: (NASB) Luke 2:49 “And He said to them, “˜Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father”™s house?”™” Jesus understood Who He was”¦the Son of God Jesus understood Who His Father was”¦ […]

A boy, about four, was having a ball running around in a large circle. The parents and older brother were looking for him on the path which approached the Great Sand Dunes National Monument in southern Colorado. The sand dunes are huge and cover a large area. It would be almost impossible to find anyone […]

(NASB) Luke 2:41-42 “Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast;””¦” Joseph and Mary must have looked forward to their yearly trips to Jerusalem to be with friends and family, to worship […]

What if”¦your parents weren”™t God-fearing? Or, what if”¦only one of your parents had faith in God? What if”¦your family did not attend church regularly, or perhaps, not at all”¦what then? God does not want anyone to perish. (NIV) 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He […]

On what do you base your decisions? Is it whatever will make you happy, feel good or whatever is easiest? That is probably not the best decision-making process which you can choose. Have you found that poor decisions have led to poor results? Joseph had a decision to make, one which would mean the protection […]

Tests show how much we have learned and know. There are tests in our lives everyday that reveal how much we have learned about God and from God. These tests reveal our trust in God”¦or not. As you read through this devotional the questions are for you. (NASB) Matthew 2:19 “But when Herod died, behold, […]

Clint Eastwood starred in the film, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”. Your life and mine can also be known as the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are also times that life is beautiful and good. If you are a follower of Christ, perhaps you recognize that God is in your life, […]

Leadership which has no accountability will have no check on decisions that are made. Any leader who does not seek wise counsel and advice will assume complete control. And often this will be to the detriment of the people. King Herod was not accountable to anyone. He had the power and political authority to do […]

Hitler ranted and raved as he led a nation to power. He deceived many and through his deception he tried to annihilate the Jews. He used force and deception as he gained control of other countries. King Herod of Israel wanted to protect his throne of power. And he used murder to protect his throne. […]

Has there been a time in your life on which you can look back and “˜see”™ God”™s intervention in your behalf? Can you remember, and now understand, God”™s preparation and provision for you in your circumstances? Joseph and Mary would have said “˜Yes!”™ to these questions, can you? (NASB) Matthew 2:15 “He remained there until […]