Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10 NLT: That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. I will boast only of my weaknesses. Although these were Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:5 they too are ... Continue Reading »
God is with me
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 ESV: fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. How many times and how many ways does the LORD have to remind us that He is with us? Here in Isaiah the LORD is reminding Israel of His presence ... Continue Reading »
I am one with God
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:17 NIV; But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit. We are free to join God today! We can run to unite with God and away from what may enslave us. Paul offers us so many great truths here in 1 Corinthians 6. He reminds us we can choose to be enslaved to a host of temptations or ... Continue Reading »
I live by faith in the Son of God
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 2:20 ESV: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. What does living by faith look like, feel like, taste like? If I am living by faith in the Son of God it ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The God who raised Jesus raises me.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:14 NASB: Now God has not only raised the Lord, but will also raise us up through His power. The same God who raised Jesus will also raise us up through His power. Sometimes we think our sins are somewhat unique and we are uniquely unworthy; NOT true. 1 Corinthians 6:11 NLT states: Some of you were once ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My hope is in the living God.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10 NLT Tyndale: We work hard and suffer much in order that people will believe the truth, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and particularly of those who believe. Thank God He is living and He is powerful. I feel exhausted, and maybe even suffer a bit, in reading 1 Timothy as if Paul ... Continue Reading »