Today’s Scripture: Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. I Corinthians 4:2 NIV God really, today? You do have perfect timing and even seem to have a sense of humor. Ok, this Tyndale House Chronological NLT translation I have been in lately seems to take some liberties but today it was perfect. What about ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The power of the Holy Spirit is shown in my weakness.
Today’s Scripture: I came to you in weakness- timid and trembling. And my message and my preaching were very plain. I did not use wise and persuasive speeches, but the Holy Spirit was powerful among you.1 Corinthians 2:3-4 Do you want to do things “right”? Do you want to be holy? Great news, you can NOT do it! How is that great news? God created ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is the power.
Today’s Scripture: God gave Paul the power to perform unusual miracles. Acts 19:11 NLT By God’s power we can do unusual miracles. Here in Acts 19 we are told that items that had just touched Paul’s skin were laid on people that they were healed and evil spirits were expelled. Was Paul even aware of where others took these clothes and who were ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have enough.
Today’s Scripture: For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28 ESV At first glance this affirmation seems to be about contentment with what we have. However, it appears to me, today, that this feels more like I have HAD enough. Like the parable Jesus ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Today’s Scripture: and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, Luke 1:47 ESV Man, I feel like a woman! This Shania Twain song popped into my head as I have been mesmerized by the first chapter of Luke. Can you personally feel what Mary and Elizabeth felt as God and the Holy Spirit worked His miracles in them? I apologize but I can not contain this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am strong in the Lord.
Today’s Scripture: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10 ESV Angered once again to the point of pounding my first on the floor while praying to God I cried out “I hate that I have failed again; God help me to hate my sin as much as you.” His Word tells me I have the strength, in Him, to defeat this ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Faith in Jesus is my strength.
Today’s Scripture: And his name--by faith in his name--has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. Acts 3:15 ESV The story of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful in Acts 3 shows the power that lies in faith in Jesus. Since birth this ... Continue Reading »