“But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 23: A prophesy of suffering
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?” Psalm 22:1 With this Messianic prophecy we go back to Good Friday. This is one of the seven phrases spoken by Jesus during the crucifixion. This is the first phrase […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 22: A promise of grace amid suffering
“And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 21: A promise about a twisted view
“I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.” Isaiah 50:6 Here we have another Messianic prophecy that predicted the abuse Jesus experienced at the hands of the religious leaders and Roman soldiers. Did I say religious […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 20: Before life there was death
“All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: ‘He trusts in the LORD; let the LORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.’” Psalm 22:7-8 You might be surprised that as we get closer to Christmas the devotions are more reminiscent of Good Friday. We are looking for […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 19: A promise about the small stuff
“‘Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!’ declares the LORD Almighty. ‘Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones.’” Zechariah 13:7 This is certainly not a deeply theological or philosophical Messianic prophecy. I chose to use this […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 18: Jesus’ betrayal prophesied
“And the LORD said to me, ‘Throw it to the potter’ — the handsome price at which they priced me! So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the LORD to the potter.” Zechariah 11:13 Every aspect of Jesus’ ministry is beautiful to us because it ended up being […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 17: Not a White Horse, but a Donkey’s Colt
“Rejoice O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9 This is obviously the Messianic prophecy fulfilled by Jesus on Palm Sunday. What a remarkable event. He told a couple […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 16: A promise for a Good Shepherd
“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” Isaiah 40:11 Now this is the Jesus I need today! It is very strengthening to study about God’s divine providence and His ability to control world events […]
Advent Devotion – Dec. 15: A promise for a healer
“Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.” Isaiah 35:5-6 Here is one of those Messianic prophecies that takes us […]
