Emmanuel Category
that’s a lot of fish!
Posted on December 27, 2011 Leave a Comment
We’re going to wrap up this Emmanuel series and put a bow on it! It’s Christmas Eve, and I’ve got some cooking to do! 🙂 I began this Emmanuel writing while pondering the repeated occurrences of the disciples’ inability to recognize Jesus after His resurrection. We first looked at the two men on the road […]
he spoke my name
Posted on December 23, 2011 Leave a Comment
We are looking at “Jesus encounters” that occurred in the 40 days following His resurrection. Just as those first disciples were learning to follow Him even though He was about to no longer be present with them in bodily form, we too must be equipped to walk with our unseen God. The scene is set: […]
two men on a road
Posted on December 22, 2011 1 Comment
The One in whom they believed for Israel’s redemption is now gone, dead, and they are left without hope. Two men, traveling a road in route to Emmaus, are downtrodden with the news that even the body of Jesus is missing. When things look bleak, and our unseen God is apparently nowhere to be found, […]
how do I recognize His voice?
Posted on December 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
I’m so excited to share a fresh revelation from God! I am going to try to present it in installments because I fear going overboard in my excitement! Emmanuel is the name of God to indicate His constant presence in our lives. It’s an important name as it reveals His relational nature. God enjoys His […]
Emmanuel
Posted on December 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
There is simply no better name. Our God is Emmanuel, God With Us. How about that for the needed confidence that we are going in the right direction in life? God is with us and is directing our steps. He loves us more than we can fathom; He cares for all of our needs. He […]