Today’s Scripture: I am in them and you are in me. May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me. John 17:23 NLT Jesus came so we would know perfect unity with God. Just before being betrayed in the garden Jesus was pouring out His love and His promises to His ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do what I can do.
Today’s Scripture: She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for burial. Mark 14:8 ESV What can we do for Jesus right now? No looking around or considering what others will think or trying to give what I do not have. What we have is enough and not to be compared to others. In turn, we are not to trouble others over what they ... 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: My joy is full.
Today’s Scripture: Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24 ESV God has revealed the fullness of His joy. Jesus shared with His disciples here at the last supper a joy they yet understood. Have we come to know the fullness of His joy? These chapters in John recounting the last ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 KJV I have seen it, have you? Just as this eyewitness account given by the author of 1 John, I write to you these things so our joy may be complete. 1 John 1 is one ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands.
Today’s Scripture: Then Jesus shouted, "Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!" And with those words he breathed his last. Luke 23:46 NLT Words fail to bring light to this darkened day. Darkness had fallen across the whole land and it was noon. We can not draw a comparison into our lives as to the pain and anguish Jesus must have felt in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I keep alert and pray.
Today’s Scripture: Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak. Mark 14:28 NLT Something big is happening; can we stay alert and pray? Jesus made this statement to Simon Peter after returning from His passionate prayer in Gethsemane on the eve of His crucifixion. What an ... Continue Reading »