Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 11:1 NLT Tyndale: WHAT IS FAITH? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith. This Tyndale 1996 NLTtranslation adds these three words, but the question did stop me ... Continue Reading »
I am confident in God
Today’s Scripture: Philippians 1:6 NASB; For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. God has placed His work in each of us and His mind and His Spirit have been placed in us for the good of all. Just as Paul knew speaking from prison, God will ... Continue Reading »
By the will of God I am who I am
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:1 ESV; Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Paul said I am “an apostle of Christ Jesus BY THE WILL OF GOD.” Who are we by the will of God? Who are we allowing to define us? For most of my life I allowed other ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord is my helper.
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 13:6 NLT Tyndale: That is why we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” What do you fear? Where do you find help? Do you fear losing relationships, losing a paycheck, or just losing the comfort of the known? Do you know in your heart that change needs ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have a new courage in God.
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 6:18 NLT Tyndale: So God has given us both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to his promise with confidence. What are we waiting for? Let us enter boldly and ... Continue Reading »