If the Spirit of God resides in you, you will inevitably and irresistibly express yourself through speech, writing, or both.
Psalms 45:1 KJV My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
The throne of God has never been dethroned and never will be. The question is, who is your king?
Psalms 45:6 KJV Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
There has not been a generation among men who have not known the LORD, the one true God.
Psalms 45:17 KJV I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
The eyewitnesses to the birth, life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ were ministers of the testimonies (word) they received. The transmission of this Word was divinely orchestrated and documented for the certainty of all who were to follow, ensuring its faithful ministry.
Luke 1:1 KJV Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
Luke 1:2 KJV Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;
Luke 1:4 KJV That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
If you do not want to grieve the Holy Spirit, refraining from wine and strong drink will greatly assist in such a faithful effort.
Luke 1:15 KJV For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
'Many,' not all. Not all of Israel is of Israel.
Luke 1:16 KJV And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
Romans 9:6 KJV Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:
God could have easily spoken to Zacharias directly. However, He chooses to often use His ambassadors in the form of angels and men.
Luke 1:19 KJV And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
The kingdom has one throne, and it's the throne of God. His name is Jesus Christ the King!
Luke 1:31 KJV And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Luke 1:32 KJV He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
Not the house of Esau the Edomite, but the house of Jacob the Israelite. If you know Christ, you are part of the latter house by faith.
Luke 1:33 KJV And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Mary was a virgin when she conceived Jesus; there is no debate.
Luke 1:34 KJV Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
Luke 1:35 KJV And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Keep praying.
Luke 1:37 KJV For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Life is not in the womb? Yeah, right! Think again and repent.
Luke 1:44 KJV For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
Mary needed to be saved too.
Luke 1:46 KJV And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
Luke 1:47 KJV And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
If the Lord shows mercy and favor towards your neighbor, rejoice with them. Do not become bitter and envious.
Luke 1:57 KJV Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
Luke 1:58 KJV And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
Do not underestimate a child who has the Spirit of the Lord with them.
Luke 1:66 KJV And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.
The phrase 'Lord God of Israel' is not just for kicks and giggles. It declares the Church of God in Christ - His people!
Luke 1:68 KJV Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
John the Baptist was a prophet of the Highest (the Son of God) who prepared the way before the Lord and Son of Man, Jesus Christ, who has forgiven His people of their sins.
Luke 1:76 KJV And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
Luke 1:77 KJV To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
Jesus Christ came to this dark world to give the peace that only He can give, a peace that surpasses all understanding. May this peace be with you.
Luke 1:78 KJV Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
Luke 1:79 KJV To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Joseph forgave his brothers before they sought forgiveness. Similarly, we should forgive our families and others for their offenses against us. We must always strive to forgive as we have been forgiven, according to mercy and grace.
Genesis 45:15 KJV Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.
Many laugh at the man of God now, but God always gets the last laugh.
Job 12:4 KJV I am as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he answereth him: the just upright man is laughed to scorn.
God is the Governor of the nations.
Job 12:23 KJV He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and straiteneth them again.
Psalms 22:28 KJV For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations.
America is drunk on many things, except the Spirit of God.
Job 12:24 KJV He taketh away the heart of the chief of the people of the earth, and causeth them to wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
Job 12:25 KJV They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.
Father, thank You for forgiving us of our sins. May You strengthen us to forgive others. In Jesus' Name, Amen.