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God With Us

God With Us series is an inspirational reminder of the impact of Christ’s birth!

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