Today’s Scripture: Some people brought to him a paralyzed man on a mat. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, "Be encouraged, my child! Your sins are forgiven." Matthew 9:2 NLT Will we bring others to Jesus? The people that saw what Jesus did with this paralytic glorified God. We can do that too. God is saying to me “help my ... Continue Reading »
I freely give
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 10:8 NIV: Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Matthew 9 and 10 reminds us we have been given the kingdom of God. Jesus came to let us know the Kingdom of God is with us. The Kingdom is all I have to give. When I begin to give more than ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Lord gives me great boldness.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 4:29 NIV: Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Peter and John were on trial for healing a lame man. We are told that Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke with great boldness. The members of the council trying them were amazed at their boldness because ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am going.
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 the ten lepers in the previous verse. Jesus told them to go and they were cleansed as they went. We can learn from these steps ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have tasted the goodness of God.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3 ESV: if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. God was so good to send Jesus to us. If we long for feeding off the lessons of Jesus we get to taste the goodness of God. I have tasted enough to long for more. In 1 Peter 2 we are told to long for this pure spiritual milk like newborn infants. By this spiritual ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I share God’s everlasting joy.
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:7 ESV: Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy. Have you experienced God’s everlasting joy? Isaiah beautifully reminds us that we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am alive with a new heart and a new spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 18:31 ESV Unloading guilt, sins and habits that weigh us down gives us new life! Just cast these transgressions away! Let go and come alive with a new heart and a new ... Continue Reading »