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 »
My confidence is through Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:4,BLB- “Now we have such confidence through Christ toward God.” Thank You Heavenly Father for Your Spirit that lives in us and writes upon our hearts the message You, our Living God, have given to us. Thank You for the confidence in which we can share Jesus for Your glory. I confess that I am only competent and sufficient to live ... Continue Reading »
I have a joy that no one can take from me.
Today’s Scripture: John 16:22, NKJV- “Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.” Jesus knew of the horrors and evil we would face. He nailed it when advising His apostles that “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you ... Continue Reading »