Thank GOD He is yet choosing those who are willing to follow JESUS! To become as He is and share HIS Words, will, and way to others! 

His teachings and miracles are from God, powerful, and life changing! He has authorit!

Jesus has begun to fulfill His mission of teaching, delivering, and growing God’s Kingdom! Many marvel at His Words and miracles. Though some doubt and only view Him as Joseph’s son-a hometown boy who had grown up in their midst! Yet, none could deny His powers!

God’s Word is alive and power! It is our foundation on which to stand in times of trials/temptation! We must read, memorize, apply, and live it as our daily sustenance! Thank GOD for HIS Word!

John has been baptizing those who confess their sins, believe in and accept JESUS and have now entered into a new life with Jesus as LORD! Jesus goes to His cousin John to be baptized; yet, John feels he’s unworthy and that JESUS should baptize him. God ways are so much higher than ours! Jesus was not baptized because He was sinful and need a new life; rather it was to fulfill God’s plan, serve as an example for us, and display God’s approval of JESUS as His beloved Son Who did His will! May we follow Jesus’ example and do likewise.

What wisdom, dedication, commitment, and perseverance the Maji demonstrated! Such a lengthy journey, such traveling challenges (not simply stranded in airport, having flights cancelled, awaiting next available seats). These wise ones who had studied the stars and the night sky knew that some especially extraordinary was in the makings! Their search was not a disappointment! The star that guided them, lead them to the house where Jesus and his parents were!

Though Jesus came to earth as a boy, grew as a boy..He is and always has been GOD! His ancient wisdom is from before the foundation of the world and us as deep as the sea! His understanding is past-finding out! 

Thanks be unto GOD for His Holy Word which shows us the life of our Savior, fulfillment of HIS promises made and promises kept! We thank GOD for committed, faithful, praying servants of GOD who witnessed these miraculous promises manifested!

JESUS God’s Son comes in the world He created! Not as an earthly king with fanfare, followers, and formality! He wraps Himself in the womb of a godly teenage girl, entrusting Himself to her and a faithful, righteous, devoted, loving, courageous man named Joseph! All of Heaven erupts in praise, lowly shepherds herald His coming as Mary and Joseph treasure this astounding moment as they look upon the very face of GOD!

God decides who HE will use! His power comes upon us, lives in us, and through us to accomplish His will as we surrender and agree with HIS Word, His will, His way!