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We may think God wants actions of a certain kind, but God wants people of a certain kind. ~CS Lewis

Imagine finding a map to buried treasure. You don’t quite know how to interpret it, but you know someone who does.

What do we do knowing there are still unreasonable and wicked men in this world?

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We have been sent into the world to exercise Kingdom authority over evil.

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This is a reading from the Heaven on Earth Devotional by author Chris Tiegreen. First, we’ll read through the introduction to the book and then go right into the reading for today.

Bible Verses About Healing Bible verses in Psalm 103:3 say that God can heal all diseases. Jesus, in His earthly ministry, performed healing miracles for the sick and disabled. He cast out the spirits and healed the demon-possessed (Matthew 8:16). The Scriptures in the Book of Acts confirm that the early apostles did healing miracles (Acts 5:12-16). God’s power worked through them. Bible Verses About Physical Healing The Scriptures indicate that Jesus healed many people during His earthly ministry (Matthew 15:29-31). Throughout the Old Testament and the New Testament, we can read so many Bible verses about healing. The Scriptures tell us that healing comes from faith, not through rituals. Religion teaches that healing comes by performing rituals. But the Bible confirms that it comes from God. Bible Verses About Spiritual Healing Bible verses in Matthew 9:2 say that some people may have physical sickness in addition to spiritual illness. The Bible is crystal clear that spiritual healing comes only from Jesus’ healing touch (Matthew 9:2). Jesus Christ died in our place for our sins, and by His stripes, we are healed spiritually (1 Peter 2:24). Bible Verses About Emotional Healing Sometimes people get afflicted by pain or distress. In these situations, healing verses from the Bible may inspire them day-to-day mentally, spiritually, and physically. By reading and focusing on the Scriptures, they get encouraged and strengthened. Bible verses in Psalm 147:3 say about God’s healing to the broken-hearted. Bible Verses About Healing of Land And Nations The Old Testament has so many Bible verses related to the restoration, healing of the nation and the land. In Obadiah 1:17-21, we read about Israel’s restoration, and the message is clear that one day Jesus would come and set up the Millennial kingdom to rule the earth. God gives peace and security to any nation when they seek and worship Him.

Day 31!!! Happy New Year's Eve, dear friends! The Wonder of Advent Devotional - Day 31 - "Your Light Shining" | Isaiah 60:2-3 See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. André Rieu his orchestra choir and the soprano Carla Maffioletti (Brazil) sings Gesú Bambino. Dec 24, 2004 Trier. From Andre Rieu Christmas Around The World. She sings this song in the Italian language. Composer: Pietro Yon, 1917 --- Lyrics Gesú Bambino --- Nell'umile capanna nel frdo e povertá é nato il Santo pargolo che il mondo adorerá Osannna, osanna cantano con giubilante cuor i tuoi pastore ed angeli o re di luce e amor venite adoremus, venite adoremus venite adoremus Dominum O bel bambin non piangere, non piangere, Redentor ! la mamma tua cullandotti ti bacia, O Salvator. Osannna, osanna cantano con giubilante cuor i tuoi pastore ed angeli o re di luce e amor venite adoremus, venite adoremus venite adoremus Dominum

Tonight's music: This Little Babe, by Robert Southwell This little babe, so few days old, Is come to rifle Satan's fold; All hell doth at his presence quake, Though he himself for cold do shake, For in this weak unarméd wise The gates of hell he will surprise. With tears he fights and wins the field; His naked breast stands for a shield; His battering shot are babish cries, His arrows looks of weeping eyes, His martial ensigns cold and need, And feeble flesh his warriors' steed. His camp is pitchéd in a stall, His bulwark but a broken wall, The crib his trench, hay stalks his stakes, Of shepherds he his muster makes; And thus, as sure his foe to wound, The angels' trumps alarum sound. My soul, with Christ join thou in fight; Stick to the tents that he hath pight; Within his crib is surest ward, This little babe will be thy guard, If thou wilt foil thy foes with joy, Then flit not from this heavenly boy.

Isaiah 9:7 His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. Music: Hark the Herald (Sing Out Loud) | The Spirituals Choir

Day 28 “A cry was heard in Ramah, Weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; And she refused to be comforted, Because they were no more.” Music: Lully, Lulla, Lullay | Group: VOCES8

Welcome back, friends! Day 27: Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. (Luke 2:38) | Further reading: John 5:19; 12:49 | Reflection: How can we learn to recognize what God is doing? What are the hallmarks of his work? | Music: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by the duo Beall and Finch (Cello-Guitar)

“Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 | Further reading: Luke 2:25-35 | Reflection: The Gospels of Matthew and Luke begin with the birth of Jesus, but end with a commission to go into all the world. In what ways can you align your life with that mission? | Music: Still, Still, Still | Group: Eclipse 6

Merry Christmas, friends! Welcome back! But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2:19 | Further reading: Romans 8:31-32 | Reflection: How do you think God would respond if you asked him to increase your understanding of and love for Christmas each year? | Music: Mary Did You Know? | Group: Voctave, featuring Mark Lowry (songwriter)

Welcome back, friends! And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army of angels praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased.” Luke 2:13-14 Music: Silent Night by Celtic Woman

Welcome back, friends! December 23 - "People of the Land" | Luke 2:8-9 8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. Music: Huron Carol (Jesous Ahathonhia) - Sultans of String, featuring Crystal Shawanda

Welcome back, friends! It's Day 22! Luke 2:4 Mary’s fiancé Joseph, from Nazareth in Galilee, had to participate in the census in the same way everyone else did. Because he was a descendant of King David, his ancestral city was Bethlehem, David’s birthplace. Music: See Amid The Winter's Snow Group: Ashton Lane (UK) Ester and Tim O'Connor

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Welcome back, friends! December 20 - "The Place of Presence" | John 1:14 - "The Voice took on flesh and became human and chose to live alongside us. We have seen Him, enveloped in undeniable splendor—the one true Son of the Father—evidenced in the perfect balance of grace and truth." | Further reading: Colossians 1:27 | Reflection: Think of how Mary must have felt with the incarnation of God within her. Can we feel the same sense of sacredness carrying his Spirit within us? Why or why not? | Music: Balulalow by VOCES8