But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Luke 2:10

“Do not be afraid…” the words from the angel that visited the shepherds in the field the night Jesus was born. Jesus was born during time where there was violence, chaos, social and political unrest, much of what we see today. Over 2000 years ago three wise kings followed a star that was the alignment of three stars. Fast forward to today December 21, 2020 where the Winter Solstice will bring us two planets, Jupiter and Saturn aligning on the day where the daylight is the shortest and the night sky is the longest.

How appropriate that this should happen today as a reminder that Jesus came into the world at that time on literally the darkest day. He came as a light in the middle of the chaos to bring us peace. Reminds me of that song, “Here I am to Worship” by Tim Hughes, Randy Travis sings it. “Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness, opened my eyes, let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore you, hope of a life spent with you …”

That’s what the shepherds did in the field that night. They went to “see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” – Luke 2:15. They sought Jesus laying in a manger, bowed down and worshipped Him.”O Come Let Us Adore Him.”

Let today December 21, 2020 be a reminder to us that Jesus came to be a light, seek and save the lost and bring peace. This is the “good news that will cause great joy for all people.”

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The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

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Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14

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Keeping it easy this week after all the preparations for Thanksgiving.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.”

1 Chronicles 16:35

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Happy Thanksgiving !!!!! 2020 has been a challenge for us all.

The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (NIV) We’ve all heard it before. But, it says to be thankful IN ALL things. Not for all things.

Pour out your heart to God today if you are struggling. He can take your pain, discouragement, broken heart, He wants you to give Him your struggles and for that we can be thankful. Pour out your heart to God and praise Him if your not struggling. He deserves to be praised and what better day than Thanksgiving,

Choose to be thankful today, choose the Hope in Jesus Christ. Get hooked.

Be healthy, Be blessed,

– The Kedge Anchor

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Anchor in Hope – Read the Bible

Lately in the Christian arena it’s hard not to hear someone speak on the end times and the rapture. With the division among citizens, the pandemic and all the continuing strange things happening, it’s easy to wonder if we are living in the end times. Not knowing can cause uncertainty. And while only God the Father knows the return of His Son (Mark 13:32). We can only be vigilant and prepare ourselves for Him coming to get us, the rapture and His Son’s return. We can prepare ourselves by learning of the events and prophesy. When we are informed we become less fearful.

So what can we do? We can anchor ourselves in Hope. The next several posts will provide some ways in which we can become anchored in Hope so that we won’t drift and lose our course and can remain steadfast in God’s Word when the storms of life begin to rise.

How do we anchor ourselves in Hope? We can do three things:

1. Read the Bible.
2. Memorize His Word, scripture
3. Study His Word, learn

Read the Bible. I know sounds simple and obvious but the easiest. We carry the internet in our back pockets. And thanks to the internet we can carry the Bible with us wherever we go.

There are tons of free apps to download to read and have the Bible read to you. There’s the YouVersion that allows you to read many versions of the Bible. Some of those versions can be read to you so if you’re driving or just relaxing somewhere, pop in your ear buds and have someone read to you. (Note of caution, don’t wear ear buds while driving). Like many other apps, the YouVersion app offers short devotional plans that you can do in three days or seven. It also has a community where you can connect with your friends and do a devotional together. There’s a Bible for Women and Daily Study, The NIV Bible app if that’s your version of choice. There is one for men, MIM Devotions for Men. (These links are available for Apple and Android and there are so many out there).

There’s always the old fashion way of just picking up a Bible with actual pages. And don’t be afraid to write in it. Highlight, underline, make notes on words and phrases that stand out to you. A study Bible will usually cross reference passages and verses so that you can gain a better understanding as well as maps and break outs of further reading.

Read a verse, a chapter of a book, a Psalm or a Proverb. We can listen on our phone in the car, while we walk or work out, or doing the lawn. In the morning, afternoon, or at night before going to bed. Just try to commit to it daily. This can be transforming if you allow yourself the time and commit to it daily.

Anchoring yourself in God’s Word, getting hooked, will give you what you need to navigate through these uncertain times.

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

Romans 10:17 (KJV)

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new!! Every Monday The Kedge Anchor will be posting on Facebook Bible verses to memorize. There is so much false information around, most of it that’s just depressing. Memorizing scripture is something that can bring hope. In times of stress and and in those days when we are winning having a verse to recall can calm us, help us celebrate and maybe encourage someone else.

“They word I have hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against you.”

Psalm 119:11

Grab a pen and 3×5 card, a Post It note, put on your bathroom mirror, refrigerator or do it digitally, there are many apps to help, any way you prefer to help memorize scripture. Find a friend to hold you accountable and memorize to together.

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