Ines Franklin

Obsessed with shiny stuff, deep thirst revealedAs the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. Psalm 42:1The unexpected reality of Christmas:1.God’s glory revealedAn angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them… Luke 2:9For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:142.To the weak and powerlessAnd there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8•Outsiders, poor, despised, low-class, outcasts…they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. Luke 2:9-10aGod chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. 1 Corinthians 1:28-293.It’s Good News! I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2: