Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:29 NIV - But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul. Moses instructed those entering the Promised Land that they would find the LORD if they searched for Him with all of their hearts and souls when they get “there”. Do you ... Continue Reading »
I delight in Your delights O LORD
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 65:12 ESV; I will destine you to the sword, and all of you shall bow down to the slaughter, because, when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke, you did not listen, but you did what was evil in my eyes and chose what I did not delight in." God’s Word and His Spirit share His delights. When His delights ... Continue Reading »
I find blessings at the end of my rope
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 5:3 MSG: “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule. Hanging on for dear life we can feel like we are at the end of our ropes; nowhere else to go, out of options, losing our grip. As our hands finally lose their grip we find the kingdom of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am comforted by God.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3 KJV: Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort Our God is the God of ALL comfort. Why do we look for comfort elsewhere? We ALL face troubles. We all can look to the God of ALL comfort. We will find comfort in Him. We often look high ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I return to the LORD with all of my heart.
Today’s scripture: Joel 2:12 ESV: “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; We all turn away from the LORD, don’t we? Just as in the time of Joel we are called to return to the LORD with all of our hearts. The great news, the very awesome news is that He is merciful and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My need for God blesses me.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 5:4 NLT; "God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Jesus tells us we are blessed when we realize our need for God. Here on the Sermon on the Mount Jesus teaches us what we really need. The human experience teaches us that neediness is weak. Jesus however teaches ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is here.
Today’s Scripture: The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David; BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Hosanna in the highest!" Matthew 21:9 NASB The LORD has arrived. Yesterday was Palm Sunday when we recall and celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Jesus entered on the colt as ... Continue Reading »