Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:11 And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul's message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. 12 As a result, many Jews believed, as did many of the prominent Greek women and men. What are the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will run to Him.
Today’s Scripture: They ran to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. Luke 2:16 NLT Suddenly it can happen. What will we do when “it” happens? In Luke 2:9 we are told that “Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terribly ... 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: I look to Jesus and believe Him.
Today’s Scripture: For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day." John 6:40 ESV Jesus is life, now and eternally. He told the woman at the well in John 4 that if she asked for the living water He would give it to her. Have we asked Jesus ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live by faith.
Today’s Scripture: Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for"The righteous shall live by faith." Galatians 3:11 ESV Do you believe God? God made a promise to Abraham 430 years before the “law” was presented to us from the mountain. Do you believe you are a child of God by His promise or His law? This was Paul’s ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am called by the will of God.
Today’s Scripture: Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 1 Corinthians 1:1 ESV The specific words in the introductions of Paul’s and other letters to the early churches are intriguing. They hit the core of how we are to present ourselves. We are called by the will of God to do the will of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I believe.
Jesus asked, "Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me?” (John 14:10 NKJ) What’s it gonna be boy yes or no? Ok that was my part but John 14 is making me unusually brief today. God DOES have a sense of humor. You know when your very own mother tells you that your writings are too long and she doesn’t have time to read them. ... Continue Reading »