We can go from being full of confidence to having zero confidence in one second flat. We humans are amazingly fickle. Our faith is tested. The 14th chapter of Mark is a clear picture of this. Even Jesus, when He was living life in the flesh, experienced this dichotomy. Jesus is God and He knew that He came to die for our sins, yet when the time ... Continue Reading »
You, Father are in me, and I am in You and Your Son Jesus Christ.
Today’s Scripture: John 17:21, NKJV- “that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” At the end of the last supper and just before Jesus was taken into custody to be crucified, Jesus prayed to His Father for all His Disciples. What He spoke ... Continue Reading »
You, O LORD, are my Father and Redeemer.
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 63:16, NKJV- “Doubtless You are our Father, Though Abraham was ignorant of us, And Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; Our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.” Do you like to travel and experience new things? I have found that the Spirit of the LORD can take us wherever God wants us in a ... Continue Reading »
I am going wherever the Spirit compels me, not knowing what will happen.
Acts 20:22, NIV- “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.” ... Continue Reading »
Who am I to stand in God’s way?
Today’s Scripture: Acts 11:17 ESV: If then God gave the same gift to them as he gave to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God’s way?” I recall the arrogance of my youth when I told God that He must prove Himself to me before I could be all-in for Him. Twenty-some-odd years later I was broken by ... Continue Reading »
Lord, You know my heart, show me what You have chosen for me to do.
Acts 1:24, NIV- “Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen.” Lord, thank You for knowing our hearts. We pause now to ask You what You have chosen for us. God, we thank You for pouring out Your Spirit for all people. Please fill us completely and allow us to hear Your voice in our own language. ... Continue Reading »
We are fully equipped to serve the body of Christ.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 4:12, Amplified bible- “[and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church];” Ephesians 4:4 promises that “There is one body and one Spirit,” Ephesians 4:6 promises that God the Father of all, is above all, through all, and in all. ... Continue Reading »