Today’s Scripture: We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from start to finish. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterward. Now he is seated in the place of highest honor beside God’s throne in heaven. Hebrews 12:2 NLT Tyndale Hebrews 11 and 12 have been ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God will make it plain to me.
Today’s Scripture: Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. Philippians 3:15 NLT Do you believe God will make it plain to you? How are we looking to God and expecting Him to make things plain to us? Paul is providing powerful ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Faith is the key.
Today’s Scripture: So that’s why faith is the key! God’s promise is given to us as a free gift. And we are certain to receive it, whether or not we follow Jewish customs, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of all who believe. Romans 4:16 NLT Tyndale We can have, we must have the faith of Abraham. We just need to stop ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Go.
Today’s Scripture: When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Luke 17:14 ESV (all emphasis is mine) “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us” was the cry of two lepers in the previous verse. Our scripture today was Jesus’ reply. Do you find it interesting that it doesn’t say Jesus ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live by faith.
Today’s Scripture: Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for"The righteous shall live by faith." Galatians 3:11 ESV Do you believe God? God made a promise to Abraham 430 years before the “law” was presented to us from the mountain. Do you believe you are a child of God by His promise or His law? This was Paul’s ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Faith in Jesus is my strength.
Today’s Scripture: And his name--by faith in his name--has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all. Acts 3:15 ESV The story of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful in Acts 3 shows the power that lies in faith in Jesus. Since birth this ... Continue Reading »