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  Read Psalm 24 Psalm 24 NLT - Psalm 24 - A psalm of David. The earth - Bible Gateway   Psalm 24:6-7- Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.  Lift up your heads, O gates!  and be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in.   When you think about this generation of believers, what comes to mind? The church in the west is coming out of a seeker-sensitive church model that has unfortunately not lived up to shaping communities and reaching intergenerational friends that surround us within our neighborhoods. The phrase. ‘We’ll do anything short of sin to reach someone.’ became a popular anthem of the church, but we stand back feeling a little disoriented at the incremental statistics showing next generation distrust in faith as well as the heartbreaking norm of churches closing and becoming event spaces, banks, and anything else an opportunistic investor could foresee within what was once a ...

Luke 2:1-14- At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2 (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. 4 And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. 5 He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child.  6 And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.  8 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9  Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10 bu...

  2 Corinthians 9:6-15- Remember this- a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need, and plenty left over to share with others. 9 As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”  10 For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.  Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. 12 So two good things will result fr...

    Isaiah 9:2-6-  The people who walk in darkness  will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. 3 You will enlarge the nation of Israel,  and its people will rejoice. They will rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest and like warriors dividing the plunder. 4 For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders. You will break the oppressor’s rod, just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian. 5 The boots of the warrior and the uniforms bloodstained by war w ill all be burned. They will be fuel for the fire. 6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,  Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.   Upon hearing this prophecy about what God would do "one day in the future," King Ahaz and many others were l...

  Revelation 21:1-7-  Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.  3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”  5 And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” 6 And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life. 7...