Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:14 NIV: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Our sinful nature can take us to some pretty dark places can’t it? I am amazed at my outright defiance at times to what I know is right. How do we protect ourselves from ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I proclaim what I have actually seen and heard.
Today’s Scripture: 1 John 1:3 (God’s Word Translation) We proclaim to you what we ourselves have actually seen and heard so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. How have you seen and heard Jesus personally? When John was writing this first letter of John he was showing his ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Christ lives in me.
Today’s Scripture: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20 NIV) Do you have a life verse that you claim above all others? Galatians 2:20 is mine. Every time I read it or repeat it my soul ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus defines me.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 1:1 (ESV): Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— Paul made it clear who defined him as an apostle, didn’t he? Jesus and God the Father and not man define who we are. Paul asks a great question in Galatians 1:10: For am I now seeking ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus loves me.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? (ESV) Ok, sing along. Jesus loves me this I know for the bible tells me so… Do you now where in the bible it tells you so? One of the specific places is here today in Romans ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek Jesus.
What kinds of chain of events become possible when we seek Jesus? As I read Matthew 28 this morning I witnessed some amazing things that happened as a result of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary seeking after Jesus at the tomb. The saw a mighty Angel. This Angel of God said to them "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I surrender all.
Can’t you just hear the song? Can’t you hear the heart and passion? “All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give, I will ever love and trust Him, in His is presence daily live. I surrender all.” Listening to several versions as I write and my heart cries out that I really do want to surrender all! Why am I so stubborn and weak? God took me ... Continue Reading »