This genealogy declares that joy has come to the world, in the coming of the Christ. And it sends a message to all people, “Let earth receive her King.”
Finding the good path is worth the time that it takes.
God isn't looking for witnesses who are impressive, but he's looking for witnesses who will testify to the coming of Jesus with joy, worship, and faith.
Proverbs anticipates Christ, and directs us to feast on him, and his glory.
Let’s be straining toward the resurrection of the dead, and the ways of righteousness in his kingdom, and the glory of his likeness.
Growing in the true Christian faith will only ever take you closer to the person and work of Jesus – never further away.
Christ understands our poverty. God doesn't stand aloof, but he draws near to meet us in our neediness.
As people who are both physical and spiritual beings, God cares for us, both physically and spiritually, through his ministers and through the life of the whole church. Embodied, in-person ministry matters.
If the joy you experience on earth directs your heart to a deeper, fuller enjoyment of God – then your earthly joy will bring you into even greater gladness rather than grief.
Is the day of Christ on your mind? Is it having any impact on how you live?