Today’s Scripture: After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it." Acts 13:15 NLT Do you ever struggle to find words of encouragement? Do you ever have to battle your feelings and your weak ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord gives me great boldness.
Today’s Scripture: Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Acts 4:29 NIV Aren’t you bold when you know by first hand experience that something is true? Will you stick to your story? I love the boldness of Peter and the beginning of the church in Acts shortly after the dust settled after ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am filled with joy and wonder.
Today’s Scripture: Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder. Then he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" Luke 24:41 NLT Have you seen Jesus? Have you thought maybe you have seen Him? Have you ever seen or heard a story about Jesus that fills you with joy and wonder? Call me crazy but I no longer doubt that I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus is alive!
Today’s Scripture: They said his body was missing, and they had seen angels who told them Jesus is alive! Luke 24:23 NLT Now what? Yesterday was Easter and we heard everywhere the good news that Jesus has risen, risen indeed! I can feel the question that the angel asked Mary in the tomb that first Easter morning in Luke 24:5 “Why are you looking ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have a joy that can not be stolen.
Today’s Scripture: So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy. John 16:22 NLT Two days before Jesus was crucified He promised this joy to His disciples. Jesus really poured it on the disciples and those around them in His last days on earth. Reading His word during this time is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: What I do I do to Him.
Today’s Scripture: And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.' Matthew 25:40 ESV Loaded; this truth from Jesus is loaded full of hope and danger isn’t it? Jesus is here, do you see Him? The Holy Spirit speaks; what will we do with it? It seems to me we can go from ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is here.
Today’s Scripture: The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David; BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Hosanna in the highest!" Matthew 21:9 NASB The LORD has arrived. Yesterday was Palm Sunday when we recall and celebrate Jesus’ entry intoJerusalem. Jesus entered on the colt as ... Continue Reading »
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