Today’s Scripture: Matthew 10:28 ESV And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. I “prefer” the definition of fear to be a loving reverence and total submission kind of fear but who am I to define fear? In this tenth chapter of Matthew it is very important we read ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: In Jesus I find life.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 10:39 ESV: Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What is your experience with living Matthew 10:39? Have we ever lost our life for Jesus’ sake? Forget lost for a second, have we ever even “inconvenienced” our life for Jesus? As we look at Jesus’ instructions here to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus defines me.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 1:1 (ESV): Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— Paul made it clear who defined him as an apostle, didn’t he? Jesus and God the Father and not man define who we are. Paul asks a great question in Galatians 1:10: For am I now seeking ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I cast all my anxieties upon God, because He cares for me.
Today’s Scripture: casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 ESV) What causes you anxiety today? Why are we anxious about what we are going to do? We were made by Him for Him. Today’s affirmation was found in 1 Peter 5:7. I will cast all of my anxieties upon God, because He cares for me. Our anxieties, our ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: You are my God, and I will give You thanks; You are my God, and I will exalt You.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 118:28: You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. (NIV) Today we can begin and end our day as David does in Psalm 118, with thanksgiving. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! (ESV) Let us remember that the LORD’s love endures forever. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek Jesus.
What kinds of chain of events become possible when we seek Jesus? As I read Matthew 28 this morning I witnessed some amazing things that happened as a result of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary seeking after Jesus at the tomb. The saw a mighty Angel. This Angel of God said to them "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is with me.
When you say “God is with me” what do you think, feel or experience? Does your spirit spring forth with actual physical feelings? Are confidence, assurance, peace and encouragement with you when you know your God is with you? Today’s affirmation comes from Isaiah 41:10: Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. ... Continue Reading »