Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:11, NLT- “And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” Who defines truth for you? Is it the opinions of family and friends, social media, news ... Continue Reading »
The LORD Almighty has entrusted His Word with us.
Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 29:3, NIV-“He entrusted the letter to Elasah son of Shaphan and to Gemariah son of Hilkiah, whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to King Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon. It said:” Have you ever heard of the names of Elasah Son of Shaphan and Gemaria Son of Hilkiah? Probably not as they were only mentioned this one time in the ... Continue Reading »
I am praying to my heavenly Father to know what He knows.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:8, NIV- “Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Are you seeking direction or have a decision to make? God already knows where we are to go and what we need to do next. We must simply pause and ask. Matthew was teaching us how to pray and when he said, “do not be like them.” ... Continue Reading »
When we are obedient to the faith, the word of God spreads.
Acts 6:7, NKJV- “Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.” Father God, thank You for Your Word. Please use whatever measure of faith each of us have to plant the seeds of Your kingdom so it continues to be greatly multiplied. In the ... Continue Reading »
Awe has come upon my soul.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 2:43, ESV- “And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles.” In Acts Chapter 2 Peter gives us the formula for living an awesome life. A new life truly begins as we act on Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus ... Continue Reading »
Lord, You know my heart, show me what You have chosen for me to do.
Acts 1:24, NIV- “Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen.” Lord, thank You for knowing our hearts. We pause now to ask You what You have chosen for us. God, we thank You for pouring out Your Spirit for all people. Please fill us completely and allow us to hear Your voice in our own language. ... Continue Reading »
LORD Almighty, I am calling upon You to help me search for You with all my heart.
Jeremiah 29:12-13, NKJV- “Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” LORD Almighty, God of Israel, I need Your power and understanding to search for You with all my heart. You Father God promised to fulfill Your words. I am ... Continue Reading »