Today’s Scripture: Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44 ESV What will we do today, this hour to ready ourselves for the end? Death makes us reflective yet it should also give us a sense of urgency to prepare our readiness. As Jesus warned the disciples in Matthew 24 we must make ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I need the prayers of others.
Today’s Scripture: And especially pray that I will be able to come back to you soon. Hebrews 13:19 NLT Our prayers join in harmony to praise God and to lift our brothers and sisters in the love and care of the Holy Spirit. There is beauty in the outpouring of prayer and love from others. Some of you are faithful to pray for me and I have robbed ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am greatly loved.
Today’s Scripture: And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for now I have been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. Daniel 10:11 ESV God’s book of truth strengthens us and reminds us of the great love He has for us. Our experience can be ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD has chosen me.
Do you know what God has chosen for you? Earlier in Haggai 2:19 Zerubbabel was told that “from this day on I will bless you”. This was just two verses after he was told that he had not turned to God. If we knew God had chosen us and He would bless us from this day on would we turn to Him more often? The good news is that He HAS chosen each of us ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Be strong.
Today’s Scripture: Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. Work, for I am with you, declares the LORD of hosts, Haggai 2:4 ESV Where do you find your strength? A popular slogan for silicone bracelets, T-shirts and millions ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have hope.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 10:2 NLT Tyndale: Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, a descendant of Elam, said to Ezra, “We confess that we have been unfaithful to our God, for we have married these pagan women of the land. But there is hope for Israel in spite of this. I am thankful to have hope in spite of my unfaithfulness. God is my hope. Everywhere I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My life will speak better than my words.
Today’s Scripture: In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands, even those who refuse to accept the Good News. Your godly lives will speak to them better than any words. They will be won over by watching your pure, godly behavior. 1 Peter 3:1-2 NLT Tyndale Our lives will speak better than any words. Do you ever wonder ... Continue Reading »