This powerful and exciting verse tells us to sing and rejoice for our Lord is coming to be with us. What tremendous source of JOY!

Isaiah brought hope in his prophesy proclaiming how the coming Messiah would show His love to His people.

When Jesus came He offered a peace far greater than anyone could have imagined.

In Genesis 3:15 we see that one of the results of sin is conflict and subjugation to our enemy the Devil. However, we are given Hope that the Devil will be defeated by our ultimate Savior, Jesus.

At the conclusion of the Book of Joshua, the last of the faithful leaders used by the Lord passed away as the nation of Israel steps into a new way of life in the promised land. What was true in that generation is true of every generation – our leg

Joshua sets the example that he and his family will serve the Lord. He challenges the rest of the Israelites to make a choice to do the same and to put away all their idols.

Kevin Ueckert — Joshua recounts all that the Lord has done in fulfilling His promises and charges the leaders to continue to cling tightly to the Lord.

Kevin Ueckert — Jesus tells us that our witness to the world is our love for each other as followers of Christ in our homes, in our churches and in our workplaces.

Kevin Ueckert — Consider that you live where you live to be salt and light to those living in proximity to you. God has placed you right where you live so that you might help others know and follow Him.

Curt Sparkman — Deciding to take a next step is an exciting place to be. When we seek the Lord and believe we understand what step He is leading us to take, we find a renewed energy and focus.