“BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND GIVE BIRTH TO A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL”—which, when translated, means, “GOD WITH US.” Matt 1:23 Amplified Version Immanuel, God with us. We don’t normally use all caps when we format The Word on Wednesday, but the Amplified translation uses it here and I … Continue reading Immanuel, by Debb Hackett
The people who walk in darkness have seen great light, and light has risen upon those dwelling in the land of the shadows of death Isaiah 9:2 (Aramaic Bible in Plain English) BECKONING DARKNESS If you read this devotional regularly, you might recall this has been a tough year for my family. We lost a mum, cheerleading … Continue reading Light, by Debb Hackett
15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 The sentiment behind this verse … Continue reading Household, by Debb Hackett
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Note – if you are distressed by talk of losing someone very close, this may be upsetting (I hope not). Last week, my mum died. She was 93 … Continue reading Valley, by Debb Hackett
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (ESV) Fast, has never been my greatest talent. I ran a half marathon once, and during the months of training that took (I am, by nature, a couch potato), I dreamed of my old military fitness requirement … Continue reading Fast, by Debb Hackett