Today’s Scripture: "Let's go to the neighboring town," he replied, "so I can preach there, too, because that's why I came." What are the purposes of your prayers? Do you hope to direct God in someway to do what you desire or do you go to be directed by God? Jesus showed us the way to find direction and purpose. In Mark 1:35 Very early in the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus has already prepared my way.
Today’s Scripture: As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, Mark 1:2 ESV Ahhhhhh! As I spoke the words Abba, Father this morning I could physically feel the ahhhh of relief and peace of laying all I have before Him. All of my cares and hopes laid right there at the feet of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I ask Jesus how.
Today’s Scripture: They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?” Luke 22:29 ESV We have an assignment. In Luke 22:29 Jesus said to the disciples “and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,” (ESV). Do you believe Jesus has assigned you a kingdom? Just as in locating the upper room, we can ask Jesus how we are to know and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will bear fruit.
Today’s Scripture: Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down. Luke 13:9 ESV I will bear fruit. Even the tree that was given up on can bear fruit. What will it take? Some digging around the roots and a heavy dose of manure will be made available. My hope is in the wisdom of the vinedresser, the master ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek the Kingdom of God in all things.
Today’s Scripture: But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Luke 12:31 KJV Luke 12 lays out many things that distract us from the Kingdom of God. He begins this chapter warning us against our secrets; those hidden things we try to keep from coming to light. Do we seek God’s kingdom there? He ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am gathering God’s promises.
Today’s Scripture: Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Luke 11:23 ESV Are you gathering up what you need? I did not want to come back to Luke 11 this morning. However, I knew the LORD sent me here so I read knowing the Spirit would help me dig deep. In prayer God reminded me of those who went into ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I annoy God.
Today’s Scripture: I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. Luke 11:8 KJV This is not shock therapy. This is Jesus’ instruction to us. WHEN we pray, God teaches us and gives to us “as we needeth.” God literally knocked me out of ... Continue Reading »
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