Posts with the category “the-song-of-hope”

The Song of Hope (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) 4-Day Devotional: Day 4
by Pastor Les A. Scales on December 5th, 2024
Day 4: The Cry for LightVerse:“O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheerOur spirits by Thine advent here;Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,And death’s dark shadows put to flight.”Scripture: John 1:4-5“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in thedarkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.”Reflection:Jesus, as the Dayspring, brings light that not only comforts...  Read More
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The Song of Hope (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) 4-Day Devotional: Day 3
by Pastor Les A. Scales on December 4th, 2024
Day 3: The Cry for FreedomVerse:“O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, freeThine own from Satan’s tyranny;From depths of hell Thy people save,And give them victory o’er the grave.”Scripture: John 8:36“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”Reflection:Jesus, the Rod of Jesse, gives victory over sin, death, and despair. Through Hisdeath and resurrection, He defeated the enemy’s grip and...  Read More
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The Song of Hope (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) 4-Day Devotional: Day 2
by Pastor Les A. Scales on December 3rd, 2024
Day 2: The Cry for WisdomVerse:“O come, Thou Wisdom from on high,And order all things far and nigh;To us the path of knowledge show,And cause us in her ways to go.”Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; inall your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”Reflection:In life’s uncertainties, we cry out for wisdom. Jesus, ...  Read More
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The Song of Hope (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) 4-Day Devotional: Day 1
by Pastor Les A. Scales on December 3rd, 2024
Day 1: The Cry for DeliveranceVerse:“O come, O come, Emmanuel,And ransom captive Israel,That mourns in lonely exile here,Until the Son of God appear.”Scripture: Matthew 1:23“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”Reflection:The cry for deliverance reflects Israel’s longing for God to intervene in their suff...  Read More
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