GOD WITH US
Advent Message 1: With Us in the Valley of Weeping
“‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which translated means, ‘God with us.’” Matthew 1:23
“...that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.”
Philippians 3:10
“What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings. They will continue to grow stronger, and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem.” Psalm 84:5-7 NLT
The Journey Through the Valley of Weeping
1. Where am I on the journey?
“What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord...” Psalm 84:5a NLT
2. Where am I going?
“...on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem… When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings.” Psalm 84:5b-7
3. How do I get there?
“What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.” Psalm 85:5
“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 NIV
* All scriptures are from the NAS Bible unless otherwise noted