Tag Archives: Elizabeth

March 23 – Give In to Temptation or Trust and Obey?

Posted on 03/23/2018 by rockyfort

Joshua 13-15 Luke 1:57-80 “The people who heard about them wondered, saying, ‘What will this child be?’ because the Lord was with him. Then Zechariah, John’s father, was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: … ‘Now you, child, will … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged alarming, angel, becoming a father, disbelief, Elizabeth, follow our plan, forgiven, honor, John, Joy, long term satisfaction, messiah, momentary joy, Most High God, not God's plan, obedience, Praise God, prepare the way, prophet, saved, temptation, The Lord, well-meaning family and friends, Zechariah

March 22 – In the Presence of the Lord

Posted on 03/22/2018 by rockyfort

Joshua 10-12 Luke 1:39-56 “You are blessed because you believed that what the Lord said to you would really happen.” (Luke 1:45 NCV) Under normal circumstances, no one would have noticed this meeting between an older lady who was expecting … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged angel, believe, blessed, blessings, desires, Elizabeth, God's blessing, in utero, Joy, Lord, love, Mary, messiah, mother of Jesus, mother of John, prepared, seeking God, walking with God

March 21 – Out With the Old, In With the New

Posted on 03/21/2018 by rockyfort

Joshua 7-9 Luke 1:21-38 “Now Elizabeth, your relative, is also pregnant with a son though she is very old. Everyone thought she could not have a baby, but she has been pregnant for six months. God can do anything!” (Luke … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged baby, baby in a manger, Cross, Elizabeth, engagement, follow the law, God, God can do anything, God did the work, God's approval, good enough, goodness, Grace, Jesus, John, Mary, mercy, messiah, new covenant, new relationship with God, Old Covenant, old ways, pregnant, prophet, Repentance, sacrifice, virgin

March 20 – God’s Ways Compared To Our Ways

Posted on 03/20/2018 by rockyfort

Joshua 4-6 Luke 1:1-20 “He will go before the Lord in spirit and power like Elijah. He will make peace between parents and their children and will bring those who are not obeying God back to the right way of … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged angel, announcement, children, Christians, coming of the Lord, drive a wedge, Elijah, Elizabeth, forerunner, Forgiveness, Grace, Israel, Jesus, John, messiah, new life, obey God, parents, parents and children, peace, ready, relationships, repent, restored relationships, right way of thinking, secret, seek advantage, Spring, superior, the way God' works, the way we work, turn to God, Zechariah

January 16 – When That Crisis of Faith Comes

Posted on 01/16/2018 by rockyfort

Genesis 39-40 Matthew 11 “John the Baptist was in prison, but he heard about what the Christ was doing. So John sent some of his followers to Jesus. They asked him, ‘Are you the One who is to come, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged baptism, crisis of faith, disciples, discourage, Elizabeth, faith, faith crisis, God loves, God the Father, Herod, holy remonstrance, Holy Spirit, jail, Jesus, John, John the Baptist, Lamb of God, Mary, normal, obedient, praying in the garden, prison, serve others, takes away the sins of the world, the One, unworthy | 2 Comments

December 24 – What’s In A Name?

Posted on 12/24/2017 by rockyfort

Luke 1:57-80; Ezekiel 35-36; Isaiah 59 My wife and I discussed baby names long before she was even pregnant. We knew the names we wanted to use and we knew why a year or two before we even tried to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged approved list of names, astonishment, baby names, character, Christian, Culture, dad, Elizabeth, future, Germany, God's decree, Grace, His name is John, History, honor, honor the father spiritual experience, Jesus, Jewish tradition, John, John the Baptist, memory, mercy, misstep, named after a relative, naming party, Nazis, no more argument, people watching, Praise God, Rwanda, tradition, Zechariah

December 23 – Is This The End, Or Is This The Beginning?

Posted on 12/23/2017 by rockyfort

Luke 1:26-56; Ezekiel 34; Isaiah 58 Something about a baby changes lives. I remember when my wife let me know that she was expecting our first child. Life changed from that moment as we were no long just husband and … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged baby, beginning, Bible, birth of Jesus, blessed, changed lives, crucifixion, divorce, Elizabeth, expectant parents, expecting, financial condition, Gabriel, God, Grace, Holy Spirit, John, Joseph, Mary, Matthew, mercy, mother of the Lord, pregnant during betrothal, preparation, resurrection, return, scandal, sins, unfaithful

December 23 – Answered Prayer

Posted on 12/23/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 113; Isaiah 42:14-21; Luke 1:5-25 If you read tales from the mission field you will hear of answered prayers again and again. Whether it’s a miraculous provision of food or supplies, protection from hostile inhabitants of the land, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amazing things, ancient Israel, angel, answered prayer, Bible, don't be afraid, dreams and visions, Elizabeth, faith, God answers prayers, God's power, Jesus, John, Mary, miraculous provision, mission field, normal for God, protection, servant of the Lord, Zechariah

December 22 – When God Answers Prayer

Posted on 12/22/2014 by rockyfort

Luke 1:1-25; Ezekiel 33; Isaiah 57 Zacharias is an interesting figure in the Christmas story. He was an older priest, married to Elizabeth. (Elizabeth and Mary were related.) Zacharias and Elizabeth had been praying for a child. The two of … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged angel, answered prayer, birth of John, Christmas story, Elizabeth, God, Mary, prayer, Relationship with God, Zacharias

Tag Archives: Elizabeth

March 23 – Give In to Temptation or Trust and Obey?

March 22 – In the Presence of the Lord

March 21 – Out With the Old, In With the New

March 20 – God’s Ways Compared To Our Ways

January 16 – When That Crisis of Faith Comes

December 24 – What’s In A Name?

December 23 – Is This The End, Or Is This The Beginning?

December 23 – Answered Prayer

December 22 – When God Answers Prayer

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