But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 (NASB) This world is a mess, filled […]
December 31, 2014 in Archive Christmas 2014, Devotions by Judy Watters
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For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us… Isaiah 9:6 (NAS) In 1987, our first child was due at Thanksgiving. But November quietly turned into December, and our son still hadn’t made his appearance. As I anxiously awaited Kevin’s birth, I couldn’t help but compare my time of […]
December 30, 2014 in Archive Christmas 2014, Devotions by Judy Watters
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“I, Jesus …I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.” Revelation 22:16- 17 (NIV) Not […]
December 29, 2014 in Archive Christmas 2014, Devotions by Judy Watters
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He hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to comfort all that mourn. Isaiah 61: 1,2b (KJV) Have you ever noticed how the enemy loves to pull little “surprises” in the middle of an ordinary day? I […]
December 28, 2014 in Devotions by Judy Watters
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Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.James 1:17 (NIV) As a child on our farm in Pennsylvania, I loved the hunt for our Christmas tree. While my family crunched through the snow, we reviewed the criteria for a […]
December 27, 2014 in Devotions by Judy Watters
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The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. Rev.22:17 (NIV) The roar of the surf at the beach always comforts me. It closes out everything except the staccato squawk […]
December 26, 2014 in Devotions by Judy Watters
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Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11(NIRV) It was a yearly challenge, trying to arrange our schedules to go home for Christmas. With three children cramped into an old Datsun station wagon, the trip from Texas to Ohio presented a formidable task. To […]
December 17, 2014 in Devotions by Judy Watters
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And when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says, “And let all the angels of God worship Him.” Hebrews 1:6 (NASB) Imagining the humble beginnings of the glorious Son of God enters my mind as I ponder the Almighty Father bringing the Firstborn into the world. The travel-weary, expectant couple settles uncomfortably […]
December 15, 2014 in Devotions by Judy Watters
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