- Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”
- Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
- The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. - We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty;
but even though he is just and righteous,
he does not destroy us. - “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.
“And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.” - That is what the Scriptures mean when they say,
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard,
and no mind has imagined
what God has prepared
for those who love him.”
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.Next verse!With image