Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 ESV: fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. How many times and how many ways does the LORD have to remind us that He is with us? Here in Isaiah the LORD is reminding Israel of His presence and His ... 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: I have tasted the goodness of God.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3 ESV: if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. God was so good to send Jesus to us. If we long for feeding off the lessons of Jesus we get to taste the goodness of God. I have tasted enough to long for more. In 1 Peter 2 we are told to long for this pure spiritual milk like newborn infants. By this spiritual ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live for Christ.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 ESV: and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. The life God offers us is so much better than this life we so often cling to; not only for eternity but for today. So often we fret and worry about today yet when we live for ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have a living hope in Jesus Christ.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 NIV: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Hope found in faith brings hope to life. Peter was sharing with us here a hope he had come to know; a living hope. Peter witnessed ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I affirm constantly the hope of God.
Today’s Scripture: Titus 3:8 NKJ: This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men. The book of Titus and Titus 3:8 in particular are the biblical basis for these affirmations of God. What are these ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I can face anything because I fall face down before God.
Today’s Scripture: And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living beings. And they fell face down before the throne and worshiped God. Revelation 7:11 NLT Tyndale As I harvest these affirmations from Revelation I realize that although I can not comprehend the apocalyptic writings of this book, I need ... Continue Reading »