Today’s Scripture: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us). Matthew 1:23 ESV And they shall call His name Immanuel, which means, GOD WITH US. Jesus came to teach us that God is with us and He came to live among us. Joseph was being assured that Jesus was conceived in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I look to God with my eyes and my heart for direction.
Today’s Scripture: My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. Proverbs 23:26 ESV God’s ways are the ways to lasting delight. Proverbs 23 shares many of the dead end ways the world directs us. If we give our hearts and eyes to the ways of the world, we find temporary pleasures that rob us of lasting joy. I have followed almost ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live from God’s prosperity.
Today’s Scripture: As for me, I said in my prosperity, “I shall never be moved.” Psalm 30:6 ESV At times it seems I can feel David’s heart in the Psalms. Just maybe this is because we share the same joy. As David, I have come to know that God’s joy follows darkness. I have lived it and continue to trust God to be the source of joy, peace, and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is my redeemer.
Today’s Scripture: Our Redeemer—the LORD of hosts is his name—is the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 47:4 ESV This is our song of joy- the LORD is our redeemer. Many times when we have exhausted all other powers, ours included, we come to know the true redeemer. The LORD of hosts is His name. God’s purpose is fulfilled in our redemption stories. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My hope is in the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; Psalm 130:5 ESV My soul waits on the LORD and in His Word I hope. From the depths of my soul I cry out and wait. As I stop my mind from racing away I still my soul to wait for the LORD. My soul is on high alert like the watchmen David references in verse six; my soul ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am on my way.
Today’s Scripture: And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, Acts 20:22 ISV Compelled and bound by the Spirit Paul knew he was on his way. He did not know what would happen when he got there. I can relate to Paul. I feel compelled and even bound by the Spirit but quite frankly have ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I can turn the world upside down.
Today’s Scripture: And when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, Acts 17:6 ESV Have you ever heard of Jason who helped turn the world upside down? Me either. The Word of God is constantly surprising me and ... Continue Reading »
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