Three verses in the book of Luke is all she got; just a quick mention. Anna, an elderly prophetess about 104 years old who never departed the temple. This kind of dedication should at least get her a whole chapter. But, no, just three meaningful verses in Luke chapter 2. Luke 2:36-3836 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart … Continue Reading »»
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I would love for you to click on this video and listen while you read this post: Mary, the mother of Jesus. Chosen by God to give birth to our Savior. What kind of women is chosen for this job? Based on this scripture, we get an idea of what Mary’s heart looked like to the Lord. Please read this passage, it is often refered to the Magnificat. I thought the version from The Message was quite interesting. Luke 1:46-55 (The Message) 46-55And Mary said, I’m bursting with God-news;I’m dancing the song of my Savior God.God took one good look … Continue Reading »»
Revelation 1:12-16 (English Standard Version)12Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. 14 The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, 15 his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. 16 In his right hand he held seven … Continue Reading »»