Today’s Scripture: And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear, Isaiah 11:3 ESV Over 700 years before Jesus’ birth Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would “delight in the fear of the LORD”. Shouldn’t we? Delight ourselves in reverential awe of God’s power and glory. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give my heart to God.
Today’s Scripture: My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. Proverbs 23:26 KJV Who or what will we give our heart to today? Not lip service but our very heart. Who and what will we chase after today? This seems to be where the rubber meets the road and where the conflict of life and God’s instruction intersect. When our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Lord, it is good to be here.
Today’s Scripture: And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” Matthew 17:4 ESV Ok, we may not be on the mountain with Jesus during the transfiguration but it is good we are here. We can see and experience Jesus and the light of God right ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I find life and rest in the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: The fear of the LORD leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. Proverbs 19:23 ESV Living life to the fullest is found in the LORD. We were promised glorious rest in Jesus Christ from Isaiah. Moses shared God’s promise of rest and protection in Leviticus 26 and Solomon in Proverbs 19 is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I find glorious rest in Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious. Isaiah 11:10 NIV Seven hundred years before Jesus was born Isaiah promised that we would find glorious rest in Jesus. Two thousand years later this prophesy proves true. Have you found a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD planted me here.
Today’s Scripture: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3 NLT In Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah KNOWS that “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is my confidence.
Today’s Scripture: Is not your fear of God your confidence and the integrity of your ways your hope? Job 4:6 ESV Eliphaz was the first friend to speak to Job and try to get him to snap out of his feeling sorry for himself during his trials. Eliphaz is attempting to get Job to change his perspective. This verse reminds me today the God alone is ... Continue Reading »