Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 NLT: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
I have been given this Spirit for others
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7 GWT: The evidence of the Spirit's presence is given to each person for the common good of everyone. The Spirit of God has been given to each of us. Some reject it, some are blinded from it, some have it robbed from them and some of us keep it to ourselves. Why has God given you His Spirit? Here in 1 ... Continue Reading »
I am being transformed
Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:2 ESV: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Are you being changed from the outside or the inside? I “accidentally” went to Romans 2:15 this morning and was reminded that the ... Continue Reading »
I turn to the LORD
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16 ESV: But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. We give clues to where we are turned don’t we? Just this weekend I made some ugly statements. As soon as the words came out of my mouth I knew they were wrong. I feel the regret of sounding like, well, sounding like Tom. When I turn to Tom some ugly ... Continue Reading »
I rise and follow Jesus
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 9:9 ESV: As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. We complicate things don’t we? We continue to ask God or others how we are to go. We wonder out loud about God’s plan for us and lose track of our way ... Continue Reading »