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Luke 2:9 goes on to say, “………….the glory of the Lord shone round about them…..” The Word “glory” in the Greek describes the manifestation of God. It is His glory, His splendor, and His weighty presence. Imagine iI you can these shepherds were earnestly guarding their flock of sacrificial lambs, when out of nowhere an angel materialized and the weighty presence of God began manifesting all around them in dazzling, splendorous light.

Yesterday’s trivia: David (Psalms 89:27)

Today’s trivia: Who said, “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ?’

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS: For all of you who ANSWER IN WRITING and bring it with you to “Rhema” tomorrow, you will get a free “latte” from Hebrews. Here is the question with two parts: Name the most requested Christmas song called into Secular radio and Christian radio. (hint they are different songs)

Looking forward to a wonderful time tomorrow, as we celebrate the Birth of Jesus; we will also have a time of fellowship and “desserts” after service.

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

The night Jesus was born, the shepherds in Luke 2:8 tells us they were literally CONSTANTLY GUARDING or CONSTANTLY WATCHING. They were very serious about their assignment. Luke 2:9, “And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.” The shepherds were not expecting an angelic encounter. They were completely amazed and shocked at what was taking place. Then the Word says “………..the angel of the Lord came upon them…..” the word “lo” and the phrase “came upon” in the Greek communicate TOTAL SHOCK, BEWILDERMENT, and ASTONISHMENT.

Yesterday’s trivia: Above rubies (Job 28:18)

Today’s trivia: Who does God call, “………my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.”?

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS: “LET IT SNOW,” is one of the absolute favorite Christmas songs. However, it is not about Christmas at all! If you go back and look at the lyrics, there is no mention of the holiday. The song is simply about a snowstorm and staying comfy cozy in the house.

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

In Luke 2:8, the Word says, “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding i the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.” These were “special” shepherds who were watching “special” sheep. The field is called the Shepherd’s field, and it was the field in which sheep were being raised that would be offered in the temple. These sheep were holy and consecrated to God. They were sacrificial lambs to be presented by the priests in the temple for the people’s sin. These shepherds had been given a very serious responsibility…to raise and care for sacrificial lambs.

Yesterday’s trivia: Good tidings (Isaiah 52:7)

Today’s trivia: Complete the verse: “…..for the price of wisdom is…………..”

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS: The first mention of Santa Claus in a Christmas tune was 1864’s Up On The Housetop by Benjamin Hanby. He was inspired to write the song after reading the 1823 poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas by Clement Moore.

TONIGHT: Praise and Worship team practice 6:30pm

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Proverbs chapter 3 verses 13-17 declares that Wisdom is BETTER THAN GOLD! And Wisdom is BETTER THAN MONEY! Too many times we often try to rely on the wisdom of man. But we need to tap into God’s Wisdom…God’s Wisdom is on a different level than the wisdom of man…if I can use an analogy, wisdom is available on a certain level or frequency, man’s wisdom is on frequency “666,” and God’s Wisdom is on frequency “777” we will always be tuned to “some” frequency, but to tune into “777” we ask the Holy Spirit (in faith) to search His sources of information for the answers to our situation.

Yesterday’s trivia; Joseph (Genesis 37:19)

Today’s trivia; Finish this verse: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth…………….”

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS: The original title of “Silver Bells” was actually Tinkle Bells. The title was meant to elicit images of people ringing bells on the street corners during the holiday season. However, the songwriter Jay Livingston’s wife made him change it because it would make people think of urination!

TONIGHT WARFARE AT 7:00PM; COME EXPECTING!

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Dr. Carver was visited at Tuskegee by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vice President Calvin Coolidge. He became a confidante and advisor to leaders and scientists from all over the world including Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. So both Dr. Carver and Booker T. Washington asked for and received wisdom and divine guidance. Proverbs 4:7-8 AMP teaches us, “For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing…exalt her, and she will exalt and promote you; she will bring you to honor when you embrace her.”

Yesterday’s trivia; “…..the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18)

Today’s trivia: “And they said to one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.” Who is the dreamer in this verse?

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS: Did you know that the FIRST holiday tune to rule the musical charts was, almost unbelievably, The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) in 1958. The song also won THREE Grammy awards. The only other tune to top the charts is All I want For Christmas Is You by Maariah Carey, which finally took the top spot in 2019, 25 years AFTER its release.

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Dr. Carver when addressing the United States Ways and Means Committee was initially given 20 minutes to talk, but after hearing what he had to say, the chairman said “go ahead brother, your time is unlimited.” Dr. Carver spoke for an hour and forty-five minutes. The Chairman of the committee asked him, “How did you learn all these things?” “From an old book,” he answered. “What book?” a Senator asked. Carver replied, “The Bible.” The Senator then asked, “Does the Bible teach us about peanuts?” “No sir, but it tells us about the God who made the peanut. I asked Him to show me what to do with the peanut and He did.”

Yesterday’s trivia: Joshua (Zechariah 6:10-11)

Today’s trivia: Finish this proverb: “Where there is no vision……….”

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS: Ever heard of “Johnny Marks?” If you may have thought that Irving Berlin is the King of the Christmas song, composer Johnny Marks wrote, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and Holly Jolly Christmas. Also, did you know that Rudolph was going to be called either Reginald or Romeo?

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Dr. Carver’s discoveries from the peanut (over 300), the sweet potato (over 118), as well as from the soybean…included things like face powder, instant coffee, and non-toxic colors from which crayons were eventually developed. In 1921, Dr. Carver accepted an invitation to address the United States Ways and Means Committee in Washington D.C. on the potential uses of the peanut and other crops.

Yesterday’s trivia: Heman (1 Chron. 6:33)

Today’s trivia: Who was the high priest during the time of Zechariah?

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS: Perhaps one of the most haunting Christmas songs, Silent Night was sung ACROSS THE TRENCHES in World War 1 in 1914. German and British soldiers sang the song together in their respective languages and even met up to exchange gifts on Christmas Eve and call a CHRISTMAS DAY TRUCE. The fighting resumed on December 26th.

Looking forward to spending some time around the CORPORATE ANOINTING TODAY!

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Tuskegee University in 1905 turned out more “self-made” millionaires than Yale, Harvard, and Princeton combined. By 1915, twenty years after starting this school, Dr. Washington had built 107 buildings (with bricks made by his students), on 2,000 acres of land, with an enrollment of 1,500 students along with 200 teachers and professors. Dr. George Washington Carver, was an agriculture chemist who revolutionized the economy of the South by introducing hundreds of uses for the peanut, soybean, pecan, and sweet potato in the place of cotton.

Yesterday’s trivia: Amaziah (Amos 7:10)

Today’s trivia: Who was the grandson of Samuel?

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS: The songwriter of White Christmas Irving Berlin is also known for penning other Christmas classics like Happy Holidays and I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm. Interestingly, even though Berlin’s most popular song was about Christmas, he was Jewish. After Elvis Presley recorded his version, Berlin hated it so much that he tried to stop radio stations from playing it.

Are you ready for tomorrow? Who are you bringing with you to experience the PRESENCE?

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Tuskegee university founder, Booker T. Washington also required daily morning devotionals and evening prayers were also required. By requiring each student to master at least two trades, Dr. Washington ensured they would always be able to contribute to the betterment of society and be self-supporting after graduation. Dr. Washington tied “book learning” with the Wisdom of God. What were some of the results of this “different” kind of curriculum? (continued tomorrow)

Yesterday’s trivia: David

Today’s trivia: Who was the priest of Bethel during the time of Amos?

FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS SONGS: “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” the Bing Crosby of White Christmas is not jus the best-selling Christmas son of all-time, but the best selling son ever! Sales have EXCEEDED well past 100 million with no signs of slowing down.

The Weekend is coming….ARE YOU READY?

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy

Two famous men that didn’t allow their intelligence, education or ability to block God’s Wisdom were Tuskegee University founder, Booker T. Washington and Tuskegee professor Dr. George Washington Carver. their lives demonstrated how honor and favor were bestowed upon these humble men because they were willing to let God’s Wisdom guide them. In 1885, Booker T. Washington (a man born in slavery) founded a school for blacks and ex-slaves that not only offered the traditional academic courses but also required students to learn industry and trade skills.

Yesterday’s trivia: All individuals sin. (Eccl. 7:20)

Today’s trivia: Who pretended to be mad to avoid capture and death at the hands of an enemy king?

Fun facts about Christmas Songs: The story of Jingle Bells: Jingle Bells was written about THANKSGIVING! Composed in 1850 by James Lord Pierpont, the song has now become synonymous with Christmastime. Also, Jingle Bells was the first song broadcast from space in 1965.

TONIGHT: Praise and Worship team practice (notice no “I” in TEAM) 6:30PM, all are welcome to attend.

Kathy and I DECREE YOU BLESSED IN JESUS NAME!

PD & Kathy