Today’s Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9; Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Christ bore my sins on that tree.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24(ESV); He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. Thank You Jesus. As I knelt before God this morning I was filled with thanksgiving for what He has done for me. I am thankful for what He did for me yesterday, what I know ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD makes my steps secure.
Today’s Scripture: He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. Psalm 40:2 ESV I praise God for His deliverance and for making my current and my future steps secure. I praise the LORD for the wondrous deeds He has done. Because He has delivered me so many times I know He is my ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My riches are in God.
I am feeling very wealthy today. Wealth beyond measure. Are you wealthy? I think so. I was in Luke 12 this morning and the Word is reminding me of our value. Do you ever question your value? Do you worry about finances and other “things”? What possessions are most valuable to you? Luke 12:7 reminds me that I am valuable to God. Me, valuable to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am alive with a new heart and a new spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 18:31 ESV Unloading guilt, sins and habits that weigh us down gives us new life! Just cast these transgressions away! Let go and come alive with a new heart and a new ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I proclaim the gospel of love.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Many people debate the end of times. Even here over two thousand years ago Jesus was being asked by the disciples what would be the signs of His return. I find myself not one of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am ready.
Today’s Scripture: Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44 ESV What will we do today, this hour to ready ourselves for the end? Death makes us reflective yet it should also give us a sense of urgency to prepare our readiness. As Jesus warned the disciples in Matthew 24 we must ... Continue Reading »