Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 12:24 NIV: And the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their associates, who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. I find it interesting of the different “jobs” people served in Nehemiah. ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Acts 27:23, NIV- “Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me.” This ship in Acts 27:23 was in danger and had taken Paul and the crew off course. Instead of listening to Paul, they listened to the humans in charge of the ship. We must be careful as to who we follow. Especially in times of ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 9:21, NLT- “For forty years you sustained them in the wilderness, and they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out, and their feet did not swell!” LORD God thank You for sustaining and providing for me even when I fail to recognize it is You. Although I am still wandering the wilderness because of my sins, I am ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 9:20, NKJV- “You also gave Your good Spirit to instruct them, And did not withhold Your manna from their mouth, And gave them water for their thirst.” I am thankful God is still in the giving business. Thank You God for sending Your good Spirit to me. In my darkness and wilderness I struggle to find You, at times, but ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 9:17, NIV-“They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate; slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:22, NLT- “The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease.” Do you need hope? A book called Lamentations on the surface does not sound like a place to go. Lamentations 3:21 tells us that although we are in dark places if we remember certain things we will find hope. If we remember that God’s love ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Ezra 1:5 NLT Tyndale: Then God stirred the hearts of the priests and Levites and the leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple of the LORD.Ezra makes it clear that it is God who stirs our hearts for service. God stirred the heart of King Cyrus to rebuild the temple and He stirred the ... Continue Reading »