Today’s Scripture: Now there was a man named Simeon who lived in Jerusalem. He was a righteous man and very devout. He was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he eagerly expected the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. Luke 2:25: NLT Tyndale This is my last time apologizing for staying in this same verse and being hung up on Simeon. I may just stay ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD will turn my heart.
Today’s Scripture: And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous--to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." Luke 1:17 NIV. It is the LORD who will turn my heart today towards His will. This is my prayer and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I welcome the comfort of the Messiah.
Today’s Scripture: A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He lived an honorable and devout life. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel. The Holy Spirit was with Simeon. God’s Word Translation (@1995) I must admit that this will be my first Christmas season reading about Simeon as my Christmas story. God wants me here now and I am ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I eagerly expect the Messiah.
Today’s scripture: Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was righteous and very devout. He was filled with the Holy Spirit and he eagerly expected the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Simeon story “popped” into my mind last night and I knew that is where God’s Holy Spirit wanted me to go. As I read these words that are somewhat unique to Tindale’s ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes me.
Fill in the blank. As I fill in the blank with things God makes me I find joy, peace and hope. When I fill in the blank with what I make me and I find far different results. Can you reflect for a moment on who you are with God and without? For me, it is crystal clear. When I try to make me I am weak and vulnerable. When God makes me, I am ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I start with God.
“Where do I start?” Can you picture some of the places you have been when you have asked yourself that question? What were you facing or where did you want to go? Whatever we are beginning, wherever we are going we must start with God. Not a “must” as a directive but a “must” as our core need. This is our commandment, this is our desire our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give thanks.
Today’s Scripture: I Chronicles 16:34 NIV: Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Thanks “GIVING” feels different than being thank “FULL” doesn’t it? My life experience is in line with what was promised in Colossians 2:7. As my roots have grown into God I have become overflowing with thankfulness. Yes, I am thankful ... Continue Reading »
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