Today’s Scripture: And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, Acts 20:22 ISV Compelled and bound by the Spirit Paul knew he was on his way. He did not know what would happen when he got there. I can relate to Paul. I feel compelled and even bound by the Spirit but quite frankly have ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I can turn the world upside down.
Today’s Scripture: And when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, Acts 17:6 ESV Have you ever heard of Jason who helped turn the world upside down? Me either. The Word of God is constantly surprising me and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God has brought me here to serve Him.
Today’s Scripture: Then I brought you to the land of the Amorites, who lived on the other side of the Jordan. They fought with you, and I gave them into your hand, and you took possession of their land, and I destroyed them before you. Joshua 24:8 ESV Why are you right here, right now? Do you believe God has brought you here? I do believe I was ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: In this hour I seek the kingdom of God.
Today’s Scripture: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 ESV You and I only have so many hours and so many days left. If this is your last hour, your last day what would you seek? In Psalm 139:16 we are told that EVERY one of our days were formed for us by God. THIS day ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have a voice.
Today’s Scripture: A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 ESV Father God in no way am I attempting to add to Your Word and I praise You for Your Words and the voices that cry out to and for me. I will let theologians and naysayers debate this prophesy from ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s heart is with me.
Today’s Scripture: for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you. Proverbs 23:7 ESV Whose heart is really with you? We are encouraged in Proverbs 23 to observe carefully. This requires careful observance of the words and the will of God. I can trust God alone. I know I cannot trust ... 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 »