Today’s Scripture: Matthew 2:10, NKJV- “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.” Rejoicing with exceedingly great joy sounds superfluous, doesn’t it? However, I can relate to the overwhelming feelings the wise men experienced back in Matthew 2. God is so far beyond our understanding that words cannot describe His ... Continue Reading »
I find myself in Christ
Today’s Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9; Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which ... Continue Reading »
I am celebrating with gladness
Today’s Scripture: Luke 15:32 ESV: It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found. Ah, wise words from a wise father. The prodigal son had returned, and the father was throwing a celebration that was not pleasing to the other brother who was feeling sorry for himself. I ... Continue Reading »
I go and find what Jesus promises
Today’s Scripture: Mark 11:4 ESV: And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it. As we make decisions as to where we will go are we listening to Jesus? At some point each of us has to decide where to go, don’t we? We can get lost in all of the questions and fears. Many questions fall away when ... Continue Reading »
I find comfort in God’s embrace
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 5:4 MSG: “You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you. Most of us have heard blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (KJV) I used to think this verse was only for those who lost a loved one. Surely God would ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am going where God has shown me.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 143:8 ESV; Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. “I should go.” These words jumped off the page as I praised God for His steadfast love in the morning. If I have already experienced His love in a past and present sense, could I ... Continue Reading »