Today’s Scripture: Genesis 5:24 ESV: Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him. Almost hidden among the lineage verses in Genesis 5 we were told in verses 22 and 24 that Enoch walked with God. I originally captured an affirmation over four years ago based on Genesis 6:9 where we were told Noah walked with God. ... Continue Reading »
I live as I speak
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 13:2 ESV: From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence. Name it and claim it has a bad wrap doesn’t it? Abused without a doubt and what was intended for good can be distorted by the evil one and our evil desires. However, if we desire what God ... Continue Reading »
Lead me O God
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:24 ESV: And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! How strong is your desire to be led by God? Have you really thought about it? What or who will lead you today? I thought I had worn Psalm 139 out. As I prepared to teach a lesson on Spiritual Inventory with my Celebrate ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God, be merciful to me, a sinner!
Today’s Scripture: Luke 18:13 ESV: But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ Humbling ourselves before God is cleansing and empowering. Crying out passionately to God in our sins justifies us. We can so easily be like the Pharisee in these ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I seek what God offers.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 2:7 New Living Translation: He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. What is it that God offers to us? Glory, honor and immortality are the rewards for seeking after Him and doing good. We can do good by obeying God’s laws. Obedience can ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give praise and thanksgiving.
Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 12:24 NIV: And the leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their associates, who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, one section responding to the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. Like these leaders here in Nehemiah, I stand and give praise and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I desire the Father’s will over my own.
Today’s Scripture: Mark 14:36 ESV: And he said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will." Our will, our flesh, can lead us contrary to God’s will can’t it? As Jesus said to the disciples just two verses later in Mark: 14:38 “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is ... Continue Reading »