Today’s Scripture: Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” Luke 7:16 ESV These people in Luke 7 had just witnessed Jesus raise a dead man. Because they were following Jesus they saw this miracle and realized God had visited them. They were filled with glory ... Continue Reading »
Create a clean heart in me O God
Today’s Scripture: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 ESV How comforting to know it is God who creates a clean heart in us. Like David here in Psalm 51, I offer my unclean heart to God. I know, despite my efforts, I cannot create a clean heart nor renew the right spirit within me. I am ... Continue Reading »
I use my gifts
Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:6 ESV: Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; You have something right now that someone needs and I am encouraging you to use what you have. Most times we don’t think we have much and think we have to get to a certain point in our lives ... Continue Reading »
I have Jesus’ peace
Today’s Scripture: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do, I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 ESV Stop; don’t rush by this promise from Jesus. John 14 offers some very POWERFUL words that change our lives, right now, today! One thing it offers ... Continue Reading »
I set my mind on things of God
Today’s Scripture: But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” Matthew 16:23 ESV Bouncing back and forth between Matthew 16 and Luke 9 this morning I witness how our minds can be worlds apart in an ... Continue Reading »
I seek to know who Jesus is
Today’s Scripture: And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small of stature. Luke 19:3 ESV O that wee little man. The mention of Zacchaeus puts that childhood song in our hearts doesn’t it? Do you recall why he climbed up in that sycamore tree? Was it to see ... Continue Reading »
I will bear fruit
Today’s Scripture: Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down. Luke 13:9 ESV I will bear fruit. Even the tree that was given up on can bear fruit. What will it take? Some digging around the roots and a heavy dose of manure will be made available. My hope is in the wisdom of the vinedresser, the master ... Continue Reading »
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