“She who has believed is blessed because what was spoken to her by the Lord will be fulfilled!”—Luke 1:45 In the kingdom of God, believing is a prerequisite to receiving. God spoke to Mary and gave the assurances He always gives when He assigns the impossible to His people. Everything …

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people.—Luke 2:52 We are accustomed to having our progress measured in many ways. We are given tests in school, evaluations at work, and physical examinations by our doctors. Yet we may never measure our spiritual or …

“Prepare the way for the Lord; make His paths straight! . . . and everyone will see the salvation of God.”—Luke 3:4, 6 If we are to receive the powerful presence of God, we must prepare ourselves. John the Baptist was God’s messenger to help people prepare to receive the Savior of the …

There was also a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well along in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and was a widow for 84 years. She did not leave the temple complex, serving God night and day …

After they were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Get up! Take the child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to destroy Him.”—Matthew 2:13 Whenever God …

Saturday, December 12 – Enlarge Your Tent! “Enlarge the site of your tent, and let your tent curtains be stretched out; do not hold back; lengthen your ropes, and drive your pegs deep.”—Isaiah 54:2 W hen God comes to a life in power, it is always a time of rejoicing …

Hello brothers and sisters of Midwest church of Christ. In light of the current situation concerning the Coronavirus, we felt it necessary to address our Midwest family. We want you all to be made aware that our Sunday corporate worship gatherings will carry on as scheduled at the Midwest church. …

Friday, December 11 – Three Temptations Then the tempter approached Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”—Matthew 4:3 Jesus was tempted in every way that we are, yet He never sinned (Heb. 4:15). Jesus began His public ministry with His baptism. …

Thursday, December 10 – All Things Pertaining to Life For His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.—2 Peter 1:3 As a Christian, you have everything you need to live a holy …

Wednesday, December 9 – Not by Might So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength or by might, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of Hosts.”—Zechariah 4:6 God’s word came to His people at a critical time. They were a despondent, …