Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:11 And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul's message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. 12 As a result, many Jews believed, as did many of the prominent Greek women and men. What are the ... 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: 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: Jesus is my greatest joy.
Today’s Scripture: Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, "This child will be rejected by many in Israel, and it will be their undoing. But he will be the greatest joy to many others. Luke 2:34 NLT The Word is alive! Yes, Jesus is alive and He is my greatest joy. Simeon promised this to Mary and Joseph when they brought Jesus to the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Today’s Scripture: and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, Luke 1:47 ESV Man, I feel like a woman! This Shania Twain song popped into my head as I have been mesmerized by the first chapter of Luke. Can you personally feel what Mary and Elizabeth felt as God and the Holy Spirit worked His miracles in them? I apologize but I can not contain this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Faith in Jesus is my strength.
Today’s Scripture: And his name--by faith in his name--has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. Acts 3:15 ESV The story of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful in Acts 3 shows the power that lies in faith in Jesus. Since birth this ... 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 »