Affirmations Of God

Today’s Scripture: Mark 1:17 ESV And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” We can make following Jesus hard, can’t we? Jesus did NOT say to Simon and Andrew: Ok, go figure out what to do and try to be who I want you to be.  He said “Follow me and I will MAKE you become. With one hand still on my nets and ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: James 2:24 NLT:  So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.   Do we act our faith, do we do it? Looking for action I came to James 2 this morning. Acting on our faith can be scary but it is also the place we find freedom.   We are free to act on our faith. James 2:12 ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 11:21 ESV: But as for those whose heart goes after their detestable things and their abominations, I will bring their deeds upon their own heads, declares the Lord GOD.” God promised the Israelites a new land, undivided hearts and a new spirit. Ezekiel was providing this message from God to His people. He said these ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:4 ESV: always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, Paul’s heart was revealed in his honest introduction to those in the church at Philippi. What our hearts say is more important than our mouths. We can read between the heartbeats and the lines. “I thank MY God” in the previous verse ... Continue Reading »

Affirmation of God: I use my gifts.   Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:6 ESV:  Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;   You have something right now that someone needs and I am encouraging you to use what you have. Most times we don’t think we have much and ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Mark 4:3 ESV: "Listen! A sower went out to sow.   Jesus says Listen! Yes, that is an exclamation point and I struggle to write the words “I Listen” but this is an affirmation of who I hope to be in Christ and not necessarily where I am. We just need to receive the Word of God and sow them.   As we sow, Jesus is ... Continue Reading »

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 3:7 NLT Tyndale: That is why the Holy Spirit says, “Today you must listen to his voice.”   Today, God will speak, will you hear His voice? The Holy Spirit tells us we MUST listen.   The Holy Spirit carries the voice of God. Will we be still long enough to listen? God built us to hear Him. I was once ... Continue Reading »