Today’s Scripture: who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4 ESV I thank God for the comfort He has given me. Paul makes this clear to us here that God is the God of ALL comfort. Why has God comforted ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give what I have.
Today’s Scripture: But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” Acts 3:6 ESV Someone needs what we have to give; right now, not at some future date. We have a tendency to think that some day we will get to a place where we can give. Peter shows us here in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I fan into flames the spiritual gift God has given me.
Today’s Scripture: This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. 2 Timothy 1:6 NLT Tyndale What actions will we take today to fan the flames of our gifts? God has washed away our sins and given us a new life. In this new life we are gifted to help others experience this good news. We ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am filled with thankfulness to God.
Today’s Scripture: Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Ephesians 5:4 NLT Tyndale God has given each of us a special ministry. Paul told the Ephesians that they already knew that God had given him “this” special ministry of taking Jesus’ saving grace to the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is really here.
Today’s Scripture: As they listen, their secret thoughts will be exposed, and they will fall to their knees and worship God, declaring, “God is really here among you.” 1 Corinthians 14:25 NLT Tyndale 1996 If unbelievers come and see us will they have this same experience? As they come to our meetings will they be convicted such as these in 1 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live my part.
Today’s Scripture: If the foot says, "I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand," that does not make it any less a part of the body. 1 Corinthians 12:15 NLT Each of us are a part of the body of Christ. Furthermore, in 1 Corinthians 12:18 we are told God has put each where He wants it. So let’s review just a bit of 1 Corinthians 12 today ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am called by the will of God.
Today’s Scripture: Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 1 Corinthians 1:1 ESV The specific words in the introductions of Paul’s and other letters to the early churches are intriguing. They hit the core of how we are to present ourselves. We are called by the will of God to do the will of ... Continue Reading »