Today’s Scripture: And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10 NLT Tyndale Deep resounding joy, do you have it? Do you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I know in my heart and soul.
Today’s Scripture: And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one word has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one of them has failed. Joshua 23:14 ESV I just knew it! Do you hear people exclaim that ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am still knowing God.
Today’s Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 ESV Can we still our minds, our bodies and our tongues long enough to know God? In the stillness we come to know Him and His low whisper. We can hear His low whisper above the booming sounds of this world and our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I look for the interests of others.
Today’s Scripture: Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 Holman A greater love is found when we look to the things others are dealing with. We rob ourselves by trying to take care of ourselves. When we take care to look for the interests and needs of others we find ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have found Wisdom.
Today’s Scripture: For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD, Proverbs 8:35 ESV Does this sound arrogant? The dichotomy is that I have found Wisdom and I know it is not me but someone, something within me. As Proverbs 8 states clearly, Wisdom is calling; do you hear Her? We have thousands of ways to turn but if we turn to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I pray and ask the Lord to show what He has chosen.
Today’s Scripture: And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen. Acts 1:24 ESV Do we ask for what the LORD has chosen or for what we want? Do we act on what the LORD shows us? I only want to complete what the Lord has chosen and it may not be about me at all. This verse says that ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek to know who Jesus is.
Today’s Scripture: And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small of stature. Luke 19:3 ESV O that wee little man. The mention of Zacchaeus puts that childhood song in our hearts doesn’t it? I find the scriptures’ choice of words interesting. Not only did he seek to see Jesus He sought to ... Continue Reading »