Today’s Scripture: Daniel 10:19 ESV: And he said, “O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” The angel Gabriel reminded Daniel how greatly loved he was saying “O Daniel, greatly loved of God, listen ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I must prove faithful.
Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 4:2 NIV: Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. God’s timing in amazingly perfect. This Tyndale House Chronological NLT translation seems to take some liberties but it is perfect. 1 Corinthians 4:3: What about me? Have I been faithful? Well it matters very little what you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God, be merciful to me, a sinner!
Today’s Scripture: Luke 18:13 ESV: But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ Humbling ourselves before God is cleansing and empowering. Crying out passionately to God in our sins justifies us. We can so easily be like the Pharisee in these ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: In Jesus I find the fullness of God.
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 1:19 ESV: For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, I love Colossians 1. There are so many truths and promises of the power of God given to us. Here in these verses is the secret to a fulfilled life. The fullness of God is in Jesus and the mystery referred to in Colossians 1:27 is that Christ lives in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s perfection is in me.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 5:48 ESV: You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. As a young boy I found this verse in a moment of extreme nervousness before a church play. I reached for a bible because I needed relief. What I found was peace in God’s perfection and not mine. It took me years to find this verse again and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I proclaim the gospel of love.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Many people debate the end of times. Even here over two thousand years ago Jesus was being asked by the disciples what would be the signs of His return. I find myself not one of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I produce the fruits of the Kingdom of God.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 21:43; Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. Jesus was being challenged by the religious leaders. God planted Jesus with us and we are called to continue to bear witness of Him today and even more so do our part to help produce His fruits. The ... Continue Reading »