From the East to the West
December 30, 2015So, if they say to you, ‘Look, He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out. If they say, ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. Matthew 24:26-27
paper & lightning by Marta van Eck
Cherubim of Glory
December 29, 2015Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. Hebrews 9:5
The cherubim had their wings spread upward, covering the mercy seat with their wings, with their faces toward each other; the faces of the cherubim were toward the mercy seat. Exodus 37:9
For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim made a covering over the ark and its poles from above. 1 Kings 8:7
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. John 20:11-12
paper by Marta van Eck, wings by Createwings Designs (blended with paper by Optic Impressions)
Your People Will Volunteer
December 28, 2015This is the declaration of the Lord
to my Lord:
“Sit at My right hand
until I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
The Lord will extend Your mighty scepter from Zion.
Rule over Your surrounding enemies.
Your people will volunteer
on Your day of battle.
In holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn,
the dew of Your youth belongs to You.
The Lord has sworn an oath and will not take it back:
“Forever, You are a priest
like Melchizedek.”
Psalm 110:1-4
paper by Eena's Creation blended with my texture, cloud elements and page overlay by Marta van Eck
Hidden
December 27, 2015Seek the Lord,
All you humble of the earth
Who have carried out His ordinances;
Seek righteousness, seek humility.
Perhaps you will be hidden
In the day of the Lord’s anger.
Zephaniah 2:3
The name Zephaniah means "Hidden Of God."
paper by Holliewood Studios, elements: A Timeless Romance by Alexis Design Studio
Enter Your Chambers
December 26, 2015Come, My people, enter your chambers,
and shut your doors behind you;
hide yourselves for a little while
until the fury has passed by.
For behold, the Lord is coming out from His place
to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity,
and the earth will disclose the blood shed on it,
and will no more cover its slain.
Isaiah 26:20-21
paper by Holliewood Studios, cream foliage: Creative Victorian Designs, elements: A Timeless Romance by Alexis Design Studio
Keep Your Vows
December 25, 2015Make vows to the LORD your God, and keep them. Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One. Psalm 76:11
paper by Miss Behaving Workshop, textures by me
Obey the King
December 24, 2015Obey the king since you vowed to God that you would. Don’t try to avoid doing your duty, and don’t stand with those who plot evil, for the king can do whatever he wants. His command is backed by great power. No one can resist or question it. Those who obey him will not be punished. Those who are wise will find a time and a way to do what is right, for there is a time and a way for everything, even when a person is in trouble. Ecclesiastes 8:2-6 NLT
papers (blended) by Krysty Designs, foliage by Creative Victorian Designs, ribbon by Alexis Design Studio, texture by me
The Word Gives Light
December 23, 2015The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
Psalm 119:130
papers (blended) by Marta van Eck and Optic Impressions, texture by me
Way of Holiness
December 22, 2015And a highway shall be there,
and it shall be called the Way of Holiness;
the unclean shall not pass over it.
It shall belong to those who walk on the Way;
even if they are fools, they shall not go astray.
Isaiah 35:8
paper by Marta van Eck, texture by me, elements: No Crow Zone by Kristmess Designs
One God
December 21, 2015Let all the world look to Me for salvation!
For I am God; there is no other.
Isaiah 45:22
kit: Winter Fantasy by MDesigns Creations
A Noble Theme
December 20, 2015My heart is stirred by a noble theme
as I recite my verses for the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
Psalm 45:1
paper by Marta van Eck; elements: Brad's Paisley stacked papers by Kristmess Designs; Holiday Crush Picks by Creative Victorian Designs
Perfect Through Suffering
December 19, 2015But we see Him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting that He, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the Founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. Hebrews 2:9-10
paper by Marta van Eck, elements: Aunt Lily stacked papers by Kristmess Designs
Son of the Most High
December 18, 2015And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end." Luke 1:30-33
papers (blended): Noel Bokeh by Helly Designs, elements: Sweet Evasions by Valentina Creations
God of Hope
December 17, 2015
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
paper by Marta Designs, elements by Creative Victorian Designs, Optic Impressions, Juno Designs and Mandy King
Covenant for the People
December 16, 2015Thus says God, the Lord,
who created the heavens mand stretched them out,
who spread out the earth and what comes from it,
who gives breath to the people on it
and spirit to those who walk in it:
“I am the Lord; I have called You in righteousness;
I will take You by the hand and keep You;
I will give You as a Covenant for the people,
a Light for the nations,
to open the eyes that are blind,
to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,
from the prison those who sit in darkness.
Isaiah 42:5-7
papers by Saskia Designs and Kristmess Designs (blended with color texture),
elements: Regal Elegance by Kristmess Designs
Who Has Known?
December 15, 2015Oh, the depth of the riches
both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God!
How unsearchable His judgments
and untraceable His ways!
For who has known the mind of the Lord?
Or who has been His counselor?
Or who has ever first given to Him,
and has to be repaid?
For from Him and through Him
and to Him are all things.
To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
Romans 11:33-36
paper and mist by Marta van Eck, photo corners and borders by Kristmess Designs
Rejoice in Hope
December 14, 2015Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2
paper by Marta van Eck, page border by BekahE, texture by me
Maker of Heaven and Earth
December 13, 2015This is what the Lord says:
“Heaven is my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
Could you build me a temple as good as that?
Could you build me such a resting place?
My hands have made both heaven and earth;
they and everything in them are mine.
I, the Lord, have spoken!
Isaiah 66:1-2a
papers (blended) by Marta van Eck, swirls: Get Your Skate On by Kristmess Designs
The Chosen One
December 12, 2015
Behold My Servant, whom I uphold,
My Chosen, in whom My soul delights;
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the nations.
Isaiah 42:1
Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on Him." John 1:32
kit: Indigo Sunrise by Mscraps Designers, papers (blended) by NBK Designs
My Chosen, in whom My soul delights;
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the nations.
Isaiah 42:1
Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on Him." John 1:32
kit: Indigo Sunrise by Mscraps Designers, papers (blended) by NBK Designs
Precious Blood
December 11, 2015
If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your sojourning; knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 1 Peter 1:17-19
paper: Noel by Helly Designs, elements: Attimo by Valentina Creations (some colors adjusted)
paper: Noel by Helly Designs, elements: Attimo by Valentina Creations (some colors adjusted)
The Lord's Glory
December 10, 2015My glory I give to no other,
nor My praise to carved idols.
Isaiah 42:8
paper by Saskia Designs blended with my texture, elements by Creative Victorian Designs, BekahE Designs and Laitha's Designs (colors adjusted)
Fullness of God
December 09, 2015
For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross. Colossians 1:19-20
kit: Kristmess Cardinals by Kristmess Designs
kit: Kristmess Cardinals by Kristmess Designs
Salvation to the Ends of the Earth
December 08, 2015paper & elements by Optic Impressions
A Light for the Gentiles
December 07, 2015
Simeon took Him in his arms and praised God, saying:
“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised,
You may now dismiss Your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen Your Salvation,
which You have prepared in the sight of all nations:
a Light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of Your people Israel.”
Luke 2:28-32
paper: Noel Bokeh by Helly Designs, elements: Vintage Charm by Optic Impressions
Shine as Lights
December 06, 2015
Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:14-15
Humility Before Honor
December 05, 2015
Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. Proverbs 18:12
kit: Chocolate Kisses by Kristmess Designs; template by Eudora Designs; chocoloate photo from Morgue File
Do So to Them
December 04, 2015Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. Luke 6:30-31
kit: Gingerbread Kisses, including borders by Kristmess Designs
Contentment
December 03, 2015But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:6-7
kit: Gingerbread Kisses, including borders by Kristmess Designs
Turns Away from Evil
December 02, 2015By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil. Proverbs 16:6
kit: Gingerbread Kisses, including Stacked Papers by Kristmess Designs
Pure and Undefiled
December 01, 2015Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:27
kit: Gingerbread Kisses, including Stacked Papers by Kristmess Designs