Today’s Scripture: Genesis 41:16, NIV- “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” What if it just isn’t in us to do what needs to be done? We need Joseph’s confidence that God will do what we cannot. We can ask God to give us what we do not have. We can also pray for others that God will give ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 39:21, NIV- “the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.” I am always encouraged by Joseph’s life in Genesis. His story is inspiring and encouraging. I am comforted and strengthened in believing that the LORD is with me just as He was with Joseph. I pray to ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 35:3, NLT- “We are now going to Bethel, where I will build an altar to the God who answered my prayers when I was in distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.” We each have had or will have our days of distress. A place where God alone can meet us. On that day and in that place, we cannot find help in anyone ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 33:11, NKJV- “Please, take my blessing that is brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough.” So he urged him, and he took it.” Joseph was at first giving Esau gifts to soften him up. He was hoping that Esau would receive him peacefully. Esau said he already had enough Joseph also ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 32:12, NKJV- “For You said, ‘I will surely treat you well, and make your descendants as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.’ ”” When Jacob was fearful, he returned to the promises of God. I am not sure if he was trying to remind God or himself that God brought him to this place. In this moment, ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 26:29, NKJV- “that you will do us no harm, since we have not touched you, and since we have done nothing to you but good and have sent you away in peace. You are now the blessed of the LORD.’ ””” Isaac was blessed by the LORD in whatever land he settled. It was God who prospered Him. I am thankful that the LORD has ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 24:42, NLT- ““So today when I came to the spring, I prayed this prayer: ‘O LORD, God of my master, Abraham, please give me success on this mission.” It is the LORD who has given me this mission and it is He who will give me success. Just as we must trust the LORD to define our mission, He will define the success. My ... Continue Reading »