Today’s Scripture: When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, "It is finished," and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 ESV It is finished. No more struggles and beatings from this world. I follow the example of Jesus and bow my head and give up my spirit. I give up my spirit to God and believe His Spirit will take it from ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is with me.
Today’s Scripture: He said, "But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain." Exodus 3:12 ESV Like Moses, we question our ability to do what God is calling us to do. Has God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who is our God ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am taking possession of the land the LORD has given me.
Today’s Scripture: "Pass through the midst of the camp and command the people, 'Prepare your provisions, for within three days you are to pass over this Jordan to go in to take possession of the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.'" Joshua 1:11 ESV It is time to go. You are prepared to take possession of land the LORD has given ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord’s grace is sufficient for me.
Today’s Scripture: But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV I have all I need; more than enough. With God’s grace I am complete. So complete is God’s grace that I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s perfection is in me.
Today’s Scripture: You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 ESV As a nine or ten year old I recall coming across this verse sitting in a Sunday school classroom that was set up as a green room for my entry into a children’s play. My spirit was relieved and reassured at that moment I could be perfect just as ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Living for God is only possible with God.
Today’s Scripture: But Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 ESV Sometimes we hijack scriptures don’t we? Hijack and make them fit our desires. Please hear me clearly that I do believe that all things are possible with God. This morning in reviewing Matthew 19 I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I keep my eyes on the qualities of God.
Today’s Scripture: For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 2 Peter 1:9 ESV How often is too often to be reminded of something? I am thankful that Peter was committed to reminding us of the vision Christ had for us. In 2 Peter he reminded us we must keep our ... Continue Reading »