Today’s Scripture: "Listen! A sower went out to sow. Mark 4:3 ESV Jesus says Listen! Yes, that is an exclamation point and I struggle to write the words “I Listen” but this is an affirmation of who I hope to be in Christ and not necessarily where I am all the time. We just need to receive the word of God. In this parable the sower has already ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I follow Him
Today’s Scripture: And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:18 ESV Who else will we follow today? Jesus had just said to Simon and Andrew "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men." Immediately, they did it. Are you ever like me and just wish Jesus would be this clear to us? Do you think Simon and Andrew had the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: 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 Jesus? I find it interesting ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes it possible.
Today’s Scripture: But he said, "What is impossible with men is possible with God." Luke 18:27 ESV What is your “it”? What is it that you want? Do you have any problems asking God for what you want? Honestly, I have struggled with this one. I have no problems asking God to intervene or heal a friend or to forgive me and heal me. I love praising ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes everything beautiful in its time.
Today’s Scripture: He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV Do you think God speaks to you? At times do you wonder if it is just in your head or that still small voice is yours? I experienced one ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Go.
Today’s Scripture: When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Luke 17:14 ESV (all emphasis is mine) “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us” was the cry of two lepers in the previous verse. Our scripture today was Jesus’ reply. Do you find it interesting that it doesn’t say Jesus ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Celebrate and be glad.
Today’s Scripture: It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found. Luke 15:32 ESV Ah, wise words from a wise father. The prodigal son had returned and the father was throwing a celebration that was not pleasing to the other brother who was feeling sorry for himself. I have stayed ... Continue Reading »
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