Today’s Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:7, NKJV- “And the LORD said to Samuel, “Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.” The Israelites of first Samuel cried out for a king to lead them. Many people today are still looking for a king. Instead of ... Continue Reading »
The word of the LORD comes to us.
Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1, NIV- “The word of the LORD came to me:” Are we receptive to the word of the LORD? When we go to the LORD in prayer or cry for mercy in our times of need, are we too busy sending our words to the LORD to receive His? I can see a catcher in baseball awaiting the pitch. He is focused on catching the incoming ... Continue Reading »
Today is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ in us.
Today’s Scripture: Mark 1:1, KJV- “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;” The author of the book of Mark provides anticipation. What are we anticipating doing today with the gospel of Jesus? As with many topics in the bible there is not one hundred percent agreement on who even authored this book of our bible. However, ... Continue Reading »
LORD, I am putting my trust in You and know that You alone can help and save me.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 146:3, NIV- “Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.” I have proven over and over that I cannot trust myself so why would I put my trust in any other human being? The LORD alone can help and save us. When we turn to the LORD, we find the truth and power of praise. Step One of Celebrate ... Continue Reading »
Thank You God for Your divine power that gives us everything we need.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, NLT- “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.” Although God has given us everything we need to live a godly life, we do not always choose to ... Continue Reading »
Jesus, I am falling on my face at Your feet and giving You thanks.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 17:16, ESV- “and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan.” I was reminded this morning to return to the feet of Jesus and give Him thanks as fervently as I cry out for His help. I recalled Luke 17 where the one leper, out of ten, turned back to Jesus to thank Him and glorify God with ... Continue Reading »
God is for us.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:31, KJV- “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? I can be my own worst enemy and quickly become someone I do not even like. My feelings and emotions can make me lose sight of God. I am thankful we can turn back to God and His Spirit just as quickly. God is pulling for us and ... Continue Reading »
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