Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:6, NIV- “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” Life is humbling. As humans, one of the hardest parts after accepting Jesus Christ as our savior is to wait to live in the Spirit as Paul wrote in Galatians 5:5 ... Continue Reading »
I am telling others about the great things that Jesus has done for me.
Today’s Scripture: Luke 8:39, NKJV- “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.” We too often assume that other people will do “it.” The “it” varies but I have found that if we think of it, we must do it ... Continue Reading »
LORD, I am crying out loud to You with my voice and asking You for mercy.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 142:1, NIV- “A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy.” The term maskil required a quick search for meaning this morning. Most biblical commentaries agree that this is a musical term for a song of instruction. So I am approaching this Psalm to ... Continue Reading »
I rise up for this day the LORD has given me.
Today’s Scripture: Judges 4:14 Jubilee Bible 2000: Then Deborah said unto Barak, Rise up, for this is the day in which the LORD has delivered Sisera into thy hands. Is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from Mount Tabor and ten thousand men after him. Let us rise up for this day the LORD has delivered for us. The LORD has gone ... Continue Reading »
I minister with what I have
Today’s Scripture: Luke 8:3 KJB: And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. We all have something to help bring the Good News to others. This is our “ministry”. We can serve our Lord and others by giving what we have. Luke 8:1-3 brings to light the many people and ... Continue Reading »
I am thankful for the never-ending love and mercy of the LORD
Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:22 ESV: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; Do you have to remind yourself at times that the LORD loves you and has mercy for you? Sometimes are you just not feeling this God thing? Are you only feeling hopelessness? Don’t you want to help those you know who are ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God lives here.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 7:15 NLT Tyndale: We also commission you to take with you some silver and gold which we are freely presenting as an offering to the God of Israel who lives in Jerusalem. God lives here. King Artaxerxes of Persia wrote a decree that gave Ezra and all the people of God anything they needed to give to their God “who lives ... Continue Reading »