Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:4, NLT- “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God’s Word is amazing! Our LORD is so far beyond our conception it is humbling. Yet, from wherever we are and whatever we possess, we can praise Him. I am struggling to believe that over all these ... Continue Reading »
Our hearts are strengthened by grace.
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 13:9, NIV- “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them.” Do you recall multiple choice tests in school where you had to select the BEST answer? All answers had a measure of truth to ... Continue Reading »
I rise up for this day the LORD has given me.
Today’s Scripture: Judges 4:14 Jubilee Bible 2000: Then Deborah said unto Barak, Rise up, for this is the day in which the LORD has delivered Sisera into thy hands. Is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from Mount Tabor and ten thousand men after him. Let us rise up for this day the LORD has delivered for us. The LORD has gone ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live confidently in the hope of God.
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 11:1 NLT Tyndale: WHAT IS FAITH? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith. This Tyndale 1996 NLT translation adds these three words but the question did stop me in my ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I must constantly choose the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:17 NLT (Tyndale): The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, and your choices are never free from this conflict. We have a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is leading me.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:24 NIV; As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because that will mean the LORD has gone out in front of you to strike the Philistine army. Where is God out in front of you today? How will you know? Here in 2 Samuel 5 we see that when the LORD calls us, He will confirm ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has brought me here to serve Him.
Today’s Scripture: Then I brought you to the land of the Amorites, who lived on the other side of the Jordan. They fought with you, and I gave them into your hand, and you took possession of their land, and I destroyed them before you. Joshua 24:8 ESV Why are you right here, right now? Do you believe God has brought you here? I do believe I was ... Continue Reading »