David Hathaway

The Scripture says in God's presence is fullness of joy; is it any wonder then that Jesus is full of joy? When Jesus met with Jairus' family, He changed the whole family from sadness to joy. And that is exactly what He wants to do today in your life. He will turn your sorrow into joy, your mourning into dancing; He will give you a garment of praise to replace your spirit of heaviness.  'Celebrate' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

Let's face it, things go wrong in life. There is a problem which has come into this man's life. He knows Jesus; he believes in miracles; and now Jesus is standing nearby. The real life of faith, of being a Christian, of receiving forgiveness, healing and deliverance, is in knowing Jesus. It is so simple to know Him. The hymn writer put it so powerfully: 'Just as I am without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me... I come.'  'Let Your living water flow' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

Our God, yours and mine, is a God of miracles. A God of power. A God of deliverance. A God of healing. Hallelujah! That is why we have something to rejoice about; something to be excited by.  'Joy Unspeakable' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

'The whole multitude sought to touch Him: for there went virtue out of Him, and He healed them all' (Luke 6:19). The people knew that if they came near and touched Him, that Jesus would heal them; they knew that some power, some blessing, would pass from Jesus into them. The Bible says that virtue, power, came out of Jesus and entered into the people: it is the same with you. When you touch Jesus through prayer, His healing power will flow into your body. 'Signs and Wonders' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

Jesus came to bring a message of love, hope, peace and blessing; He shows us how to overcome the evil that is in the world, how to resist temptation. Above all, Jesus came to reconcile us back to God and to each other. The Bible says that God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but that through Him we might find deliverance. Isaiah prophesied, 'The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned... For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given'.  'Hark the Hearld Angels Sing' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

The message of Jesus can bring hope and healing into your life. Jesus is not remote and distant; God sent His Son into the world to live as you live, to experience life as you do; He came down to deliver and set you free. Will you receive His love today? This is the core of the Christmas message: God so loved you, he sent His Only Son, so that you might not perish but have everlasting life.  'Silent Night' used by kind permission www.vinesong.com

'Jesus came down and stood in the midst of the people': The message of Christmas has a similarity with Easter. Jesus is not distant; He is not just the Son of God in Heaven, but He came down to us here, on earth; He lived as we live; felt the same emotions; He was despised and rejected; His very Name is Emmanuel, God with us.  'Holy is the Lamb' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

Today we are in a spiritual battle. If miracles of healing are the evidence of God; if the miracles of the blind seeing and cancers healed are the evidence of Jesus, war is the consequence of the devil. It is the wickedness in the world, it is that evil which infects the heart of man which causes people to die: that is from the devil. Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God our Father, but the devil only seeks to kill and destroy. Worship by www.vinesong.com

Oh, that God would open our eyes to see the wonder of His majesty, to fully comprehend His greatness. I want to declare to you today, Jesus, the Son of the Living God, is alive with all power and authority. Put your trust in Him today, and He will give you hope for this life and the next, 'Jesus has Risen' and 'Behold' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

In our moments of crisis, it is so easy to blame somebody else, to make others responsible for our misfortune - this is what the disciples tried to do in John 9, they asked, Who sinned that this man was born blind? Jesus was very simple in His response, the blindness was not caused by the man nor his parents - then Jesus went on to say, "this man has a problem and I want to show you the power of God to solve that problem."  'The Song of the Lamb' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

To whom today has God revealed His love? Who are the people to whom God has revealed His power? Is it only in America or England? God forbid! God has revealed His power to the whole world; the Bible says the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of God.  'Releasing Your power' & 'Lamb of God' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

Throughout the Bible God worked many miracles, and I've got good news for you, miracles did not stop 2000 years ago, the Jesus of the Bible is alive with all power and authority, and we still see miracles when we pray in His Name. These miracles are the evidence of the reality of who Jesus is.  'Oh what a miracle' & 'Releasing Your power' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

'When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to Myself' (John 12.32). Jesus was saying through death, not through life, He will draw more people to Himself than He could by living. If Jesus was to die, it was not because of His wrong doing; not because of old age, as He was only 33 when He died; not because of sickness, as He had no sickness; He was to die for a purpose: His death was to have a significance which would affect the whole world. In His death He would pay the price of our sin for all time. 'Lift up the Name' & 'Sheltered in the Rock' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

Even if we don't see it here on earth, the Bible is very clear, there is a day of judgment; death is not the end, it does not mean oblivion, because after death comes judgment. We need to be prepared for this. Jesus said, "Now is the judgment of the world; now the ruler of the world will be cast out." Thank God for the words of the Bible, there is a day coming when the good that is God will overcome evil which is the devil! 'The Final Hour' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned.' (Isaiah 43:1-2) 'Lamb of God' used by kind permission of Vinesong

All of us are important to Jesus; you are valuable in His sight. Jesus doesn't look upon your clothes, He doesn't look to see if you have money or prestige; your value to God is not based upon what you have acculated in life; you are valuable to Him because you are His child. In the sight of God nobody is an outcast or a reject. God loves you.  'Complete Restoration' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

There are many times in our lives when we need to cry out, "help!" And when you do, Jesus is there listening to your cry. The Bible says Jesus hears every cry from your heart: when you are in pain, when you are in difficulty, if you will cry out, "Jesus help me", He will answer you; even if it is a silent cry from your heart, God hears.  'It is well with my soul' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

In your time of need, call upon the Name of Jesus, He will answer you. The Psalmist said, 'I sought the Lord and He answered me: those who look to Him are radiant.' 'You answered me' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com

We all want to receive God's blessing in our lives. So often we read in the Gospels how Jesus would visit people's homes; He would fellowship with them, taking time to understand the needs of the people around Him. It is the same in our lives today. Just as Jesus related to ordinary people as His friends, so He wants to be your friend too. He's concerned about you. 'Shepherd lead me' used by kind permission of Vinesong

Seven times King and Parliament called the United Kingdom to prayer during WWII. Seven times the whole nation turned out and filled the churches, including those who had not been to church in years and those who had never been. Each time God answered by a remarkable miracle of deliverance.  'Our Nation' & 'Fall afresh my Father' used by kind permission of www.vinesong.com