Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 17:24 NLT Tyndale: And all the trees will know that it is I, the LORD, who cuts down the tall tree and helps the short tree to grow tall. It is I who makes the green tree wither and gives new life to the dead tree. I, the LORD, have spoken! I will do what I have said. Don’t you love hope?! No matter what we have done the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give all praise to Him who loves me and frees me.
Today’s Scripture: 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. Revelation 1:5 NLT Tyndale Things are going to get tough. It seems John is preparing ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord is my helper.
Today’s Scripture: That is why we can say with confidence,“The Lord is my helper, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”Hebrews 13:6 NLT Tyndale Have you ever had the experience that you keep getting the same message over and over but you still do not act? What do you fear? Where do you find help? Do you fear losing ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My faith depends on Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from start to finish. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now he is seated in the place of highest honor beside God’s throne in heaven. Hebrews 12:2 NLT Tyndale Hebrews 11 and 12 have been ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Today, I will listen to God’s voice.
Today’s Scripture: That is why the Holy Spirit says, “Today you must listen to his voice.” Hebrews 3:7 NLT Tyndale Today, God will speak, will we hear His voice? Hebrews begins by saying long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. But now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. Jesus, ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust in the Lord’s care.
Today’s Scripture: Paul chose Silas and left after the believers entrusted him to the Lord's care. Acts 15:40 GWT We humans complicate things. This scripture stood out to me that the believers turned over this mission trip of Paul and Silas to the grace and care of the Lord. However reading all commentaries, this message was lost because of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I worship Him.
Today’s Scripture: When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them still doubted! Matthew 28:17 NLT No matter the circumstances we can still worship Him. Somehow we have been made to feel guilty if we doubt or if we struggle to grasp this God thing. Our understanding, our faith even may be shaken and stirred at times but we can and should ... Continue Reading »