God loves to undertake for the underdog who calls on his mercy

From Mary’s Magnificat in Luke 1 (read verses 39-56 in our Bible reading plan today) for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the … More God loves to undertake for the underdog who calls on his mercy

June 3 Luke 1:39-56

June 3 Luke 1:39-56 (ESV) Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy … More June 3 Luke 1:39-56

Faith never rests so calmly and peacefully as when it lays its head on the pillow of God’s omnipotence.

“For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1: 37 (read verses 26-38 today) J.C. Ryle: A hearty reception of this great principle is of immense importance to our own inward peace. Questions and doubts will often arise in men’s minds about many subjects in religion. They are the natural result of our fallen estate … More Faith never rests so calmly and peacefully as when it lays its head on the pillow of God’s omnipotence.

June 2 Luke 1:26-38

June 2 Luke 1:26-38 (ESV) Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed [1] to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O … More June 2 Luke 1:26-38

June 1 Luke 1:1-25

June 1 Luke 1:1-25 (ESV) Dedication to Theophilus 1:1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for … More June 1 Luke 1:1-25

More than a doctor

In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing … More More than a doctor

Pray for eyes to see

Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. —Luke 24:45-47 (part of our … More Pray for eyes to see

September 25 Luke 24:45-53

September 25  Luke 24:45-53 (ESV) 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. … More September 25 Luke 24:45-53