Today’s Scripture: Mark 12:44 NIV: They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything--all she had to live on." Everything- ALL; I like how the NIV makes this emphasis in the story of the poor widow who gave out of her poverty. We can say we give God everything but is it really our ALL? How can a three letter word ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do daily what is my purpose.
Today’s Scripture: But He said to them, "Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth." Mark 1:38 NKJ This was my seventh blog almost five years ago and I am still drawn to Mark 1:35-38 as the life I want to live today. Like Jesus, I go while it is still dark to pray with my Father. I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am thankful the way of the LORD has been prepared for me.
Today’s Scripture: As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, Mark 1:2 ESV Have you ever felt “lucky”? Have you ever had experiences where you had very little to do with the outcome you have just experienced? There is plenty of evidence that the kingdom and the will of God ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I act immediately for God.
Today’s Scripture: And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:18 ESV Daily we seek God’s bread. Daily, immediately God desires for us to do His will. In the prayer Jesus gave to us we ask for God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done. Do we pray for this to happen immediately? God communicates clearly; more clearly than we ... Continue Reading »