Luke 2:11 ESV For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Isaiah 9:6-7ESVFor to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon[a] his shoulder, and his name shall be called[b]Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Not just any child, but the Son of God; my Savior Jesus Christ. Born to die for me. To God be the glory

Acts 4:12KJV Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Returning home

The temple and Sanctuary are used interchangeably in the Bible they both mean a place of worship. Reverence in the sanctuary is a significant concept in religious settings. It involves showing profound respect and awe for the sacred space of worship. Believers, seen as the temple of God, are called to care for and protect this holy dwelling. The sanctuary is regarded as a sacred, hallowed, and dedicated place solely for worship.

Mark 4:37-38, 40 KJV And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

John 14:27KJV - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 14:1-3KJVLet not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Storms have and will come into my life. It is Jesus that gets me through each one. It's my faith in Jesus in the midst of the storm, knowing by His strength, mercy, and grace He will see me through. The Faith of Jesus, in Jesus, will see me through the storms of life. Sometimes, I am drenched, soaked, but always RESCUED by Jesus!

Some are watching the stock market, other sports, world events of the world such as fashions or other trends. What are your eyes focused on and why? Are you blinded or consumed with the things of this world, day in and day so you can’t see anything else or have time for anything else?

Matthew 25:13 KJV Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. "It is essential prepare daily for Jesus' return because I have no idea when He will come! I must be ready.

Matthew 24:42-44KJV Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Mark 13:34-37KJV For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

Therefore, I'm watching in anticipation for my Savior. Let's keep watch daily.

Is there such a place? If so, how do I get there? What if any are the requirements? If Jesus died on the cross for me isn’t my entrance automatic? Meaning my access can’t be denied.

Matthew 18:3 KJV and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

John 3:5KJV Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Matthew 7:21KJV Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Jesus gives me my instructions to enter into heaven. He tells me to be as a little child; that is, to be innocent, obedient, and dependent on the Father. The door to enter into the Kingdom of God is through Jesus. I must not fool myself thinking I have irrevocable rights to the God’s kingdom. I must have my name written in the Lambs Book, not described in one of these categories, fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, thief, etc. in other words I have repented, and my sins have ben forgiven.

The problems of the world often seem to be too much to handle. Life comes at you hard and fast sometimes without warning and other times without answers or directions. A yoke was made of wood, hand-carved to fit the neck and shoulders of the animal to prevent pain or discomfort.

Matthew 11:29-30 ESV Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Jesus is inviting me to give Him my yoke and take His Yoke. Lean who He, that is to get to know Him on a personal basis. Then I will find rest in Him from the burdens of the world. He wants me to submit to His will. In other words, step back and let Jesus work, on my behalf. His shoulders can take on my burdens of world whether they are health, finance, family or other. Jesus is telling me to be humble and gentle as I allow the Holy Spirit to lead me. In his is rest. I need a place to rest and gather myself. In Jesus, He is such a place.

Hebrews 4:11ESV Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. Praise His name for being merciful as He gives me rest.

Bread is essential to sustain life. The phrase "bread is the staff of life" is not new, it has been around for centuries and is a well-known saying around the world. The phrase “bread is the staff of life" refers to bread is a fundamental food that provides sustenance and nourishment to humanity world-wide. Bread is not only essential to our diet, but it has significant cultural and historical relevance. As follows of Christ, bread is symbolized as the body of Christ.

Matthew 4:4KJV But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. I can't make it on my own in this world.