Affirmations Of God

Today’s Scripture: For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. James 2:26 NASB   We are alive by the spirit that pumps our hearts and fills our lungs and we are also alive by the Spirit of God.   Do we really understand what we are told in James 4:5: “Do you think this passage means ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV   David reminds us again in Psalm 118 to recount the deeds of the LORD. The LORD’S Word, His timing and His orchestration are amazing.   Just yesterday I “happened” to be in Psalm 9 and David struck me with the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: "Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me." Mark 9:37 ESV   Who will you receive God through today? As we welcome and receive others we receive God.   Just as the children here In Mark 9, those we receive may not even be aware of ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36 NASB   How many times have we heard this scripture quoted? From Him, through Him and to Him are ALL THINGS. Today I came to realize my runaway appetite and my failure to return all things TO HIM is where I experience ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. Romans 11:18 ESV   The Spirit of God is in ALL of us and it is totally against our nature to not be arrogant about it. Paul is telling the gentiles here in Romans 11 that God himself put the ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Then we shall not turn back from you; give us life, and we will call upon your name! Psalm 80:18 ESV   We were made for God and when we are living for Him He leads us to the fullness of life He intended. Psalm 80 reminds us that it is God who has already cleared the way and provided the vine that feeds and covers us. ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.' Matthew 7:24 ESV   If you could ask for anything, what would it be? Just fifteen verses earlier in Matthew 7:8 Jesus said EVERYONE who asks receives. EVERYONE includes you and me, right?   Jesus continues telling ... Continue Reading »