Journey to Wholeness
Experience liberating rest—”the Sabbath was made for man,” not to enslave, but to refresh body, soul, and spirit.… Read the rest
From divine soil, a righteous Branch springs forth, blooming justice and praise across the nations.
… Read the restAs the earth brings forth its shoots,
and a garden makes its seeds spring up,
So will the Lord God make justice spring up,
and praise before all the nations.
The Messiah judges not by sight or rumor, but by the heart—like Father, like Son.
… Read the restNot by appearance shall he judge,
nor by hearsay shall he decide,
But he shall judge the poor with justice,
and decide fairly for the land’s afflicted.
From the barren stump of a fallen dynasty, God raises the root of Jesse—a tender shoot of hope that blossoms into the rose of eternity, defying winter’s darkest night.… Read the rest
… Read the restBut to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
… Read the restAt that time Jesus was going through a field of grain on the sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them.
In prayer, we have a direct beeline to God. Better than wireless, the Holy Spirit carries our message to the Father before we speak: “Even before a word is on my tongue, Lord, you know it all” (Psalm 139:4).… Read the rest
Micah 5:1-4a
Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-45
“He shall be peace (shalom),” Micah declares to the Jews under Assyrian threat (Micah 5:4(5)).… Read the rest
Today’s prophecy and tomorrow’s fulfillment may look like exact opposites. In the first reading, God speaks to Jeremiah amid national chaos and despair.… Read the rest