Today’s Scripture: 1 John 5:19, NIV- “We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.” How do we know if we are children of God? 1 John 5:1 promises us that “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too.” ... Continue Reading »
God knows we are where we are for such a time as this.
God knows we are where we are for such a time as this. Today’s Scripture: Esther 4:14, NKJV- “For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” In Esther ... Continue Reading »
I am chosen by God.
Today’s Scripture: 2 John 1:13, NIV- “The children of your sister, who is chosen by God, send their greetings.” Before leaving 2 John 1:13 this morning, I have a question for you. Can you feel in your heart a difference between saying “We are chosen by God” and “I am chosen by God”? Updating my spreadsheet this morning I felt a difference when ... Continue Reading »
LORD, I am crying out loud to You with my voice and asking You for mercy.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 142:1, NIV- “A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy.” The term maskil required a quick search for meaning this morning. Most biblical commentaries agree that this is a musical term for a song of instruction. So I am approaching this Psalm to ... Continue Reading »
Thank You LORD for listening to us and hearing us.
Today’s Scripture: Malachi 3:16, NKJV- “Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, And the LORD listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the LORD And who meditate on His name.” When we know the LORD is listening and hearing our conversations do we speak more carefully? We are ... Continue Reading »
I am following that which is good.
Today’s Scripture: 3 John 1:11, KJV- “Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.” Life is complicated and the lines of good and evil can be gray. I may be getting too personal here but since day one of my writings I have done my best to be real to share ... Continue Reading »
I strengthen myself in the LORD
Today’s Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6 ESV; And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. Confidence and boldness come in the strength of the LORD. How do we strengthen ourselves ... Continue Reading »
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