One is a nameless ANGEL who appeared to the shepherds.
He was later accompanied by a host of other nameless ANGELS.
Another ANGEL appeared to Joseph on three different occasions.
The first ANGELIC appearance to Joseph was before the birth of Jesus.
Secondly, Joseph was warned by the ANGEL to flee to Egypt to save
the life of Jesus. Thirdly, the ANGEL commanded Joseph to return to
Judea because it was then safe to do so. I feel certain that all ANGELS
have names, but to us nearly all are nameless.
Although Gabriel and Michael are well-known ANGELS, all ANGELS
have responsibilities and important jobs to perform. Gabriel was assigned
to the Virgin Mary and also to Zacharias. We don't know why, but the wise
men were led, not by ANGELS, but by a star, and later communicated to,
not by ANGELS, but in their dream. May we mortals have no vote in the ways
and means of God's communicative methods. May God speak to us in His own way. May this Christmas ring loudly with the voice of God through Christ.
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Zealots, one by one, with steadfast passion
serving God as Master
in enthusiastic fashion -
His broadcaster.
Zebulon’s tribe pardoned for insurgence
became clear spokesmen yet;
famous mariners and merchants
with God’s mindset.
Old Testament prophet Zephaniah
foretold deportation
of God’s hope for the Messiah -
chosen nation.
Old Zacharias, priest in the temple,
doubted in disbelief,
lost his speech; really simple -
he caused God grief.
There was Zebedee, busy fisherman,
father of James and John,
loosed his sons, new mission began
their anchors drawn.
Simon the Zealot, unsung disciple
attentive, observant,
zealous for Jesus, not idle
as His servant.
Zealots, one and all, somewhat imperfect
serving their Savior God.
Righteous, they were voices He picked
to give Him laud.
December 27, 2022
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by Dawne Zacharias
From time to time I
Walk in the world
Trying not to be of the world
And yet
Am I reminded I am
walking in the course of this world
And yet
He comes to speak
to lift me in my sadness
and shares his blessings to bestow
I cannot turn away
He brings me courage and strength,
To walk another day.
By Dawne Zacharias
Let us not forget for some children
In school, was the first time we learned about prayer
In the quiet as we bowed our head at our desks
We learned to talk to God.
We looked forward To be able to think of the most important things
To pray about as children. A real reverence was felt.
I will never forget the first prayer in my school
That led me to first be taught then to learn of
Jesus Christ my savior.
What ever religion let it be within the child to know their God.
By Dawne Zacharias
This bird is admired for its grandeur,
its grace in flight,
Its size and magnificent power.
When in flight it stirs the
soul to true liberty.
He can use his mighty wings
to carry other eagles to safety.
Turbulence makes him stronger
he flies higher and faster.
The eagle's keen eyesight gives him
a sense of approaching danger
to protect himself and his family.
"The Eagle displays the sense of responsibility
that is a companion to true liberty."
"He takes an active role in providing
for his family and he teaches his young to fly."
Jesus Christ emulates this and much more
He came to bring the life, victory, power, and freedom
to those of us who place our faith in Him.
Quotes from,"The Rebirth of America" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Editor pg 9
By Dawne Zacharias
Our Nation's Constitution
established a republic upon the
"absolute laws" of the Bible,
not in the changing whims of people.
George Washington's first official act,
Was the First Thanksgiving Proclamation
Which reads;
"Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge
The providence of Almighty God, to obey his will,
To be grateful for his benefits, and
Humbly implore his protection and favor…."
And finally and most important,
Thankfulness to Our Almighty God.
By Dawne Zacharias
When the early pioneers landed in 1620
They were weary,
They came to worship the Lord in
The way the scriptures taught.
A Sign hoisted on board the ship said,
"They committed themselves to the Will of God
And resolved to proceed."
Cape Cod sighted on November 19, 1620.
A wooded land up to the edge of plenty.
The Mayflower Compact;
Laid the foundations of the first
civil body politic in America,
The covenant was given and taken;
It Laid the foundations of the
American republic.
No Monarchy or Dictatorship,
but upon, the consent of the governed.
On the Plymouth Rock monument it reads;
"They laid the foundation
of a state wherein every man
through countless ages
should have liberty."
By Dawne Zacharias
The sexual roles have been reversed, woman now lead the home, men follow.
Men, Can you return and become in all righteousness, the leader of the home, an effective father, a role model for your family?
Women, Can you submit to his leadership, meaning the yielded, intelligent, humble obedience, to an ordained minister and will you support the leadership role of the husband? If you will the children will follow.
Ephesians 5:25
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it."
How did Christ love the church?
With a sacrificial, giving, compassionate love, a husband's love should be like on to it.
Father's represent God. They should reflect, therefore, as closely as possible, the Creator. It will take work to replant and establish the binding taproot to our creator.
Acts 5:29- "We must obey God rather than man."
by Dawne Zacharias
When we think all is lost
you've done everything to thwart the jabs of hopelessness
Suicide appears,
Answers are never found on this level
Get out! Right now, and away from it, raise your sights
And when you do, ask God if it is really you
the darkness will dispell, His joy will surround
a brightness of hope will be found.
One step then another, we are going on this
journey together.
By Dawne Zacharias
As in Sodom and Gomorrah
God may be willing to spare our nation
If a few righteous can be found.
Repentance is needed
to be of worth
It must be followed by a change
Of heart and conduct.
Make it so...
By Dawne Zacharias
When there is pain and a need
we bow our heads and seek
Our Father in Heaven
What is needful?
A willing heart.
Be thankful for all of your blessings
List them one by one
Then the miracle this brings
A change of heart
You are ready to hear Him
He is a living God
And is aware of you,
He calls you his child and knows you by name
You speak of your pain and
ask for relief
You listen and receive his word,
He gives you more than you could
ever have known
Tears run down your face for you know
He is real and you know He loves you.
The clouds disappear, the sun is out!
by Dawne Zacharias
Fall's blustery days
Leaves floating in air land softly upon my head
The dried leaves then crunching at my feet
The cold wind, the smell of crisp air
Opens the wind-o to my soul
Fall's memory of an earlier time
Jumping into a raked mountain of leaves,
"Come join me," was my plea.
My walk to school in mornings glow
The great oak tree's boughs,
bowing from winds rushing through
reaching and touching overhead
A radiant halo of color above
The twinkle of sunlight as
I look up thru the leaves radiance
The smell of wood's burning found in the air
I rub my hands a hold-out for the hearth,
yet around the hill, back home from school, I go.
A pumpkin sits and awaits me there
carving designs float thru my mind,
A smile upon my lips on my approach
and now a big grin a wind-o, I can see mom
she is there with my carving tools within.
A bowl of hot chili she has prepared
as I take off my jacket to begin.
By Dawne Zacharias
I pray that thou will be our quick defense
on the things that ravage the soul
We seek after thee for courage and faith
that we may be made whole
In your hands, our thoughts will truly mend
The ravaged heart in you depends.
Indian Summer of Time
By Dawne Zacharias
Have you noticed you have more time?
You get up earlier or you may sleep in
You used to say where'd the time go
Now you wish it would begin?
Instead of one nap you can take two
And still wake up when the sky is blue.
The Shaping Tools
By Dawne Zacharias
Who are you today?
Was Heavenly Father there with you?
What were His shaping tools?
The challenges you worked with day to day?
What were you given in life to learn from?
That you suffered but somehow pulled through
What did you decide about you?
That shaped who you are,
as you grew?
We have one life to live
Though perfect it may not have been
But the lessons learned have given you a grin.
You chose life to begin.
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