Today’s Scripture: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us). Matthew 1:23 ESV And they shall call His name Immanuel, which means, GOD WITH US. Jesus came to teach us that God is with us and He came to live among us. Joseph was being assured that Jesus was conceived in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I tell my Jesus story.
Today’s Scripture: Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. Luke 24:35 ESV Now what? Jesus has been crucified and raised from the dead. Re-reading all of the Gospels this morning there are varying endings to the four Gospels as to the different experiences and stories people ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I cry out all the more!
Today’s Scripture: The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be silent, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” Matthew 20:31 ESV I am amazed at the power and love of the Holy Spirit. He has the power to open up the heavens to us and within moments be right in the middle of our earthly plight. I am sometimes haunted ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give from God’s Prosperity.
Today’s Scripture: that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever! Psalm 30:12 ESV The Word of God is truly living. Today is an example for me. For months, if not years, I have been compelled to share God’s message of the prosperity of our souls. I desire to encourage all of us to live from ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is my redeemer.
Today’s Scripture: Our Redeemer—the LORD of hosts is his name—is the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 47:4 ESV This is our song of joy- the LORD is our redeemer. Many times when we have exhausted all other powers, ours included, we come to know the true redeemer. The LORD of hosts is His name. God’s purpose is fulfilled in our redemption stories. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am receiving the treasures of darkness.
Today’s Scripture: I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden wealth of secret places, So that you may know that it is I, The LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name. Isaiah 45:3 NASB Almost five years ago when I began Affirmations of God I stated “Treasure seeker of affirmations and promises from the word of God” on my about ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: When I give what I have others are healed.
Today’s Scripture: Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Acts 3:6 NIV What you and I have in Christ is what is needed by someone. Oddly, most times we are too busy seeking what we do not have and those seeking do not even know what to ask for. The lame man ... Continue Reading »