Today’s Scripture: Ezra 9:5 NLT: At the time of the sacrifice, I stood up from where I had sat in mourning with my clothes torn. I fell to my knees and lifted my hands to the LORD my God. Do you have one experience that you can say has changed your life forever? If I had to give just one thing that has transformed my life, I could not give a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have hope.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 10:2 NLT Tyndale: Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, a descendant of Elam, said to Ezra, “We confess that we have been unfaithful to our God, for we have married these pagan women of the land. But there is hope for Israel in spite of this. I am thankful to have hope in spite of my unfaithfulness. God is my hope. Everywhere I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God lives here.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 7:15 NLT Tyndale: We also commission you to take with you some silver and gold which we are freely presenting as an offering to the God of Israel who lives in Jerusalem. God lives here. King Artaxerxes of Persia wrote a decree that gave Ezra and all the people of God anything they needed to give to their God “who lives ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My joy is in the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Joel 1:12 NLT Tyndale: The grapevines and the fig trees have all withered. The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees—yes, all the fruit trees—have dried up. All joy has dried up with them. Wait Tom, this scripture doesn’t say “my joy is in the LORD”. No, but as I read Joel and read about the devastation of all their ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give all praise to Him who loves me and frees me.
Today’s Scripture: Revelation 1:5 NLT Tyndale: and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness to these things, the first to rise from the dead, and the commander of all the rulers of the world. All praise to him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by shedding his blood for us. We are empowered to face anything as we hold onto the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord gives me great boldness.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 4:29 NIV: Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Peter and John were on trial for healing a lame man. We are told that Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke with great boldness. The members of the council trying them were amazed at their boldness because ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus is alive!
Today’s Scripture: Luke 24:23 NLT: They said his body was missing, and they had seen angels who told them Jesus is alive! “Why are you looking in a tomb for someone who is alive?” You and I could be asked this same question of the angel to Mary. Where are we looking for Jesus? Are looking for Him at all? I have to wonder if I, like Mary, in John ... Continue Reading »