Mary the Mother of Jesus

And Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah. — Matthew 1:16

This week marks the first week in Advent.

We anticipate the coming Jesus during this time.

Advent means coming.

Jesus was born to Mary and joseph, two ordinary young people.

He is called the Messiah, the Savior of His people.

His lineage shows that people of all nations and people groups are represented in his ancestry.

And he came to save all people. 

Including me! Amazing.

The Lord Is Compassionate

 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. — Psalm 11:4

God has created amazing wonders.

We remember all He has done for us.

And we give Him thanks.

All the ways He overwhelms us with His goodness.

God is gracious and loving.

He is compassionate and just.

Even though we deserve punishment, He shows us mercy.

He is majestic and worthy of praise.

Glorious and Majestic

Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. — Psalm 111:3

God's works are glorious.

The Lord's deeds are majestic.

His righteousness lasts forever.

God's love reaches to the ends of the earth.

His mercy endures always.

He provides just what we need.

And He blesses us again and again.

His abundance overflows.

And we are blessed with His goodness.

 

Great Are God's Works

Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them. — Psalm 111:2

God's works are glorious.

We delight in them all.

When we think of the heavens, the moon and the stars that God has created, we are amazed.

We stand in awe of Him.

We give thanks.

These are the pies Kirk made for Thanksgiving.

Plus a delicious pumpkin pie not in the picture

His first year to make all of the pies.

They turned out amazing.

Rita would be proud!

 

Light Dawns

Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. — Psalm 112:4

God's light dawns on us.

Even though we are living in a world of darkness.

Those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous will see God's light.

The light of Christ shining into our world.

We are thankful.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Blessed

Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands. — Psalm 112:1

Tomorrow we celebrate Thanksgiving!

Praise the Lord.

We who fear and honor God are blessed.

His commands and laws give us the guidance for the way we should live.

His Son gave His life for us.

Even though we didn't deserve it.

Apple pie reminds me of Fall and Thanskgiving.

It's one of Abby's favorites.

We have much to be thankful for.

Praise the Lord.

 

God Is Gracious

 The Lord is gracious and righteous our God is full of compassion. — Psalm 116:5

God is gracious.

He is Lord over all.

Our God is righteous.

There is none like Him.

He loves me and cares for me,

Providing more than I could ever imagine.

God is full of compassion.

He forgives me of all my sin. 

The Lord God is gracious.