Today’s Scripture: Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Many people debate the end of times. Even here over two thousand years ago Jesus was being asked by the disciples what would be the signs of His return. I find myself not one of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I produce the fruits of the Kingdom of God.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 21:43; Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. Jesus was being challenged by the religious leaders. God planted Jesus with us and we are called to continue to bear witness of Him today and even more so do our part to help produce His fruits. 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: I go and do as Jesus directs me.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 21:6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. As Jesus and His followers arrived in Jerusalem He sent two disciples to go into the village in front of them to find the donkey and the colt that would fulfill prophecy. Have you ever been directed by Jesus? We do not know the fears or thought processes of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am light in the Lord.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 5:8(ESV) for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light We are children of the light. Now that the light of Christ has shown on us what are we to do with it? We are to be this light. Why do we attempt to be anyone else? I am finding that if we will be the light of the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I find God in going.
Feeling my way in the darkened room I asked God to lead me. We have all asked “Lord, lead us not into temptation…if not temptation, where? Are we following God’s lead? It seems when I cry out and wait for a voice of direction from God the silence crushes me. Yet when I simply go, keep moving, feeling my way in the darkness I can learn to trust Him ... Continue Reading »
God’s Treasure Hunt: I treasure these things in my heart.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 2:19 (ESV) “But Mary treasured up these things in her heart, pondering them in her heart.” Mary treasured up the shepherd’s message from the Lord they had received about Jesus. She pondered them in her heart. Do you have something you have been treasuring and pondering in your heart? Do you need to run and go share what ... Continue Reading »