Today’s Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6 ESV; And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. Confidence and boldness comes in the strength of the LORD. How do we strengthen ourselves in the LORD? David ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I produce the fruits of the Kingdom of God.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 21:43; Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. Jesus was being challenged by the religious leaders. God planted Jesus with us and we are called to continue to bear witness of Him today and even more so do our part to help produce His fruits. The ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek to know who Jesus is.
Today’s Scripture: And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small of stature. Luke 19:3 ESV O that wee little man. The mention of Zacchaeus puts that childhood song in our hearts doesn’t it? Do you recall why he climbed up in that sycamore tree? Was it to see Jesus? I find it interesting ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I go and do as Jesus directs me.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 21:6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. As Jesus and His followers arrived in Jerusalem He sent two disciples to go into the village in front of them to find the donkey and the colt that would fulfill prophecy. Have you ever been directed by Jesus? We do not know the fears or thought processes of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmations of God: I am now going into the land God has given me.
My friends, I am going in. For some time now I have been preparing myself to go. To where I am not sure but surely I am going. I am praying to take you or encourage you to go too. I have new friends here and some of you who have been with me for almost five years. I have come to a point where I am led to not only share what God puts on my heart ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am available to God.
Today’s Scripture: And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." Isaiah 6:8 ESV Whether I hear God today does not make God real or not. Many times we have taken these words from Isaiah and thought if I hear the Lord asking who He should send I will say: “here I am, send ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do daily what is my purpose.
Today’s Scripture: But He said to them, "Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth." Mark 1:38 NKJ Looking back almost five years since I first captured this affirmation, I am still drawn to Mark 1:35-38 as the life I want to live every day. I want to go, like Jesus, while it is still ... Continue Reading »