Today’s Scripture: Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Psalm 98:7 ESV Sometimes I question my ability to make a joyful noise to the LORD. Why is it I want my singing to sound like the beautiful voices of others? As I read Psalm 98:7 I could imagine the roar of the sea since I will be visiting the coast ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God gives us life.
Today’s Scripture: Then we shall not turn back from you; give us life, and we will call upon your name! Psalm 80:18 ESV We were made for God and when we are living for Him He leads us to the fullness of life He intended. Psalm 80 reminds us that it is God who has already cleared the way and provided the vine that feeds and covers us. God created us ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: This I know, God is for me.
Today’s Scripture: Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. Psalm 56:9 ESV Isn’t it great to know God is for you? You do know don’t you? How can David, how can we be so confident? We know by living constantly in the light and will of God. Looking back over these past few chapters of Psalms we see ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I ask Jesus to know me.
Today’s Scripture: And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' Matthew 7:24 ESV If you could ask for anything, what would it be? Just fifteen verses earlier in Matthew 7:8 Jesus said EVERYONE who asks receives. EVERYONE includes you and me, right? Jesus continues telling us God wants to give us ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I take what belongs to me and go.
Today’s Scripture: Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. Matthew 20:14 ESV Why do we compare ourselves with others instead of trusting God for what He has prepared for us? Even the disciples here in Matthew 20 were confronted with comparison and position. Jesus told them that this wasn’t His call ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do what I can do.
Today’s Scripture: She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for burial. Mark 14:8 ESV What can we do for Jesus right now? No looking around or considering what others will think or trying to give what I do not have. What we have is enough and not to be compared to others. In turn, we are not to trouble others over what they ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: All I know is Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” Matthew 26:2 ESV As Jesus prepared the disciples He has prepared us. The disciples certainly didn’t know the details or comprehend what Jesus was saying to them. But He said “you know”. All they really knew is that ... Continue Reading »