Today’s Scripture: John 16:9, NLT- “The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe in me.” In John 15:25, Jesus said “This fulfills what is written in their Scriptures: ‘They hated me without cause.’ (NLT) Jesus was referencing Psalm 69:4 where David wrote “Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs on my head. Many enemies try to ... Continue Reading »
I love from God’s love
Today’s Scripture: 1 John 4:11 NIV: Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. God’s love is perfected in us. I have come to recognize my love and God’s love. 1 John 4:16 describes my experience in my quiet time this morning. “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God knows how.
Today’s Scripture: So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment., 2 Peter 2:9 NLT How many dreams and desires have we let die or keep us enslaved because we did not know the “how to”. I cannot conceive how to get from here to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God will make it plain to me.
Today’s Scripture: Philippians 3:15 NLT: Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. Do you believe God will make it plain to you? Paul is providing powerful instructions to the Philippians, you and me. We are to make ourselves nothing and put no confidence in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The power of the Holy Spirit is shown in my weakness.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:3-4 NLT: I came to you in weakness- timid and trembling. And my message and my preaching were very plain. I did not use wise and persuasive speeches, but the Holy Spirit was powerful among you. Why do we attempt to hide our weaknesses? We do more good by going in them- timid and trembling. Do you want to be ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Searching the Scriptures makes me believe.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:11-12 NLT: 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. As a result, many Jews believed, as did many of the prominent Greek women and men. Here in Acts ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am right with God.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 13:39 NLT: Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do. Be careful! These are the next words after this verse. Just like when Paul was telling them back then we need to heed the warnings today. We continue to heap guilt and attach strings by the law. Yes, we believe, ... Continue Reading »