Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:14 NIV: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Throughout Romans Paul coaches us as to how to protect ourselves from ourselves. Paul says we should “clothe” ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ. This can mean to follow Jesus’ ... Continue Reading »
I set my mind on things of God
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 16:23 ESV: But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” Bouncing back and forth between Matthew 16 and Luke 9 this morning I witness how our minds can be worlds apart in an instant. When we look ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am following Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: Mark 1:17 ESV And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” We can make following Jesus hard, can’t we? Jesus did NOT say to Simon and Andrew: Ok, go figure out what to do and try to be who I want you to be. He said “Follow me and I will MAKE you become. With one hand still on my nets and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God will provide the way.
Today’s Scripture: No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV God’s Spirit is with us and provides His way. Are you aware that the same ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I follow the Spirit's leading.
Today’s Scripture: Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:25 New Living Translation The Spirit leads us to freedom. Freedom is found far from the flesh. The ways of man lead us back or keep us in slavery. So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I visit with God.
Today’s Scripture: Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” Luke 7:16 ESV These people in Luke 7 had just witnessed Jesus raise a dead man. Because they were following Jesus they saw this miracle and realized God had visited them. They were filled with glory and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I rise and follow Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. Matthew 9:9 ESV We complicate things don’t we? We continue to ask God or others how we are to go. We wonder out loud about God’s plan for us and lose track of our way quickly. Did ... Continue Reading »