A Different Drummer

He Carries My Sorrow (Isaiah 52:14)

Jesus Christ carries my sorrow, whether it's sorrow for sin or sorrow in life, He bears all of it. A Christmas musing. Scripture used: Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:12, Psalm 90:10, Psalm 119:28, 2Corinthians 7:9, 2Corinthians 6:10, Isaiah 60:20.

Our King is Storing up Good Things for Us (Psalm 31:19)

Our God is so good, with massive storage of good things for those who fear Him. Scripture used: Psalm 31:19, Matthew 6:19-20, Matthew 6:26, Deuteronomy 28:12, Luke 11:13, 1Peter 1:3-5, 2Peter 1:4.

Our Sins Are Forgiven (John 1:29)

God forgives sin, is anything more crucial? Scripture used: John 1:29, 1Kings 8:39, Romans 1:21, Psalm 51:4, Ephesians 5:8, Acts 13:38, Matthew 26:28, Luke 23:34, Hebrews 9:22, Job 9:32-34, 1Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 7:25, 2Corinthians 5:17, 2Corinthians 5:21.

The Seasons are in His Hands (Daniel 2:21)

It's cold outside...that's the breath of God! Scripture used: Daniel 2:21, Job 37:10-15, Acts 17:26, Acts 17:27, Deuteronomy 33:26, Psalm 104:2-9.

We Will Know God‘s Work (Job 37:5-7)

While in the valley, look up, God is working! Scripture used: Job 37:5, 1Corinthians 12:6, Colossians 2:12, Deuteronomy 32:4, John 6:29, Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 2:2, Isaiah 64:8, John 15:15.

Keeping Watch With Oil In Our Lamps (Matthew 25:1)

Promises with being ready. Scripture used: Matthew 25:1, 4, 13, Luke 21:14-15, Ephesians 6:18, 2Corinthians 6: 16-17, Deuteronomy 8:3, 2Timothy 2:4, Luke 9:60, Ezekiel 36:27, Isaiah 61:10, Mark 14:61b-62.

We Will Be With Our King (John 14:3)

A confident expectation greater than all the others - to be with the King. Scripture used: John 14:3, Luke 2: 27-32, Revelation 1:8, Revelation 4:2-6, Psalm 46:4-5, Jude 1:22-24, John 14:2, Revelation 21:21.

Able To Take Your Stand (Ephesians 6:11)

Sink into the full armor of God. It's a good place to be. Scripture used: Ephesians 6:11, John 10:10, Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 1Samuel 2:30, 1John 3:8, 1Peter 5:10, Romans 13:12-14, 1Corinthians 1:25, Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 6:10.

We Will Marvel At Him (2Thessalonians 1:10)

We will get to marvel at Him because He gave us belief. Scripture used: 2Thessalonians 1:10, Psalm 89:7, Isaiah 45:6, Isaiah 2:11, Hosea 6:3, Philippians 3:14, Genesis 15:1, John 17:24, Psalm 104:1-5.

From Anxiety To Joy (Psalm 94:19)

Worry will come to joy because of Who Christ is, what He has done, what He will do and what He expects from us. Scripture used: Psalm 94:19, Luke 12:21-22, Isaiah 57:18, Job 19:25-27, Job 35:10-11, Acts 20-24, Psalm 106:12-13, Ezekiel 37:3, Psalm 147:7, Isaiah 66:13-14.