Today’s Scripture: 1 John 4:11 NIV: Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. God’s love is perfected in us. I have come to recognize my love and God’s love. 1 John 4:16 describes my experience in my quiet time this morning. “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and ... Continue Reading »
I have been given this Spirit for others
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7 GWT: The evidence of the Spirit's presence is given to each person for the common good of everyone. The Spirit of God has been given to each of us. Some reject it, some are blinded from it, some have it robbed from them and some of us keep it to ourselves. Why has God given you His Spirit? Here in 1 ... 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: The Lord gives me great boldness.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 4:29 NIV: Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Peter and John were on trial for healing a lame man. We are told that Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke with great boldness. The members of the council trying them were amazed at their boldness because ... Continue Reading »