Today’s Scripture: Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Acts 3:6 NIV What you and I have in Christ is what is needed by someone. Oddly, most times we are too busy seeking what we do not have and those seeking do not even know what to ask for. The lame man ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I lack nothing in Christ.
Today’s Scripture: And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” Luke 22:35 ESV God knows we need to be reminded that we have enough. In the context of Luke 22, Jesus is reminding the disciples of how they were sent out with “nothing” when Jesus sent them out in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: More will be given.
Today’s Scripture: For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. Matthew 13:12 ESV I have been feeling there is more to do. In reality there is more to give. I have found God’s abundance in this Affirmation of God journey and I must give it away. As I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am in secret.
Today’s Scripture: But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6 ESV Our Father is in the secret places. We all have secret places and it is there we find the Father. Who we are in secret is who we are. May we not cringe and run away ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I will go with you.
Today’s Scripture: Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. John 21:3 ESV Does it seem odd to you that immediately after Peter had witnessed the risen Christ he said “I am going fishing.”? Is it equally amazing that none of the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: What I do have, I give to you.
Today’s Scripture: But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” Acts 3:6 ESV This is all I have. Like Peter and John we can raise others. All I want to do is give away what God has given me. I believe we ALL have what someone needs. Sure, in general we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have a bountiful eye.
Today’s Scripture: Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. Proverbs 22:9 ESV Can you see what you have bountifully? Do you trust that the LORD has given you something, a “bread” to give away? Our “bounties” may be different but they are bountiful. What have you been given? Do you somehow think that ... Continue Reading »