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 »
Affirmation of God: God, be merciful to me, a sinner!
Today’s Scripture: Luke 18:13 ESV: But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ Humbling ourselves before God is cleansing and empowering. Crying out passionately to God in our sins justifies us. We can so easily be like the Pharisee in these ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Faith in God gives me rest.
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 4:11 ESV: Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. We have to strive to believe God to enter His rest. Believing in God does not come natural to us. We carry the “same sort of disobedience” referred to in this verse which was unbelief. Do we believe ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live by faith.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 3:11 ESV: Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for "The righteous shall live by faith." 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: God is really here.
Today’s Scripture: As they listen, their secret thoughts will be exposed, and they will fall to their knees and worship God, declaring, “God is really here among you.” 1 Corinthians 14:25 NLT Tyndale 1996 If unbelievers come and see us will they have this same experience? As they come to our meetings will they be convicted such as these in 1 ... Continue Reading »
Finding your Affirmation of God: John 3:16
Scripture: John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Step 1: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what the Word is speaking directly to you now. Step 2: Take this scripture personally and as it has already occurred. Step 3: Write out and ... Continue Reading »