Today’s Scripture: Matthew 9:9 ESV: As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. We complicate things don’t we? We continue to ask God or others how we are to go. We wonder out loud about God’s plan for us and lose track of our way ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am ready.
Today’s Scripture: Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44 ESV What will we do today, this hour to ready ourselves for the end? Death makes us reflective yet it should also give us a sense of urgency to prepare our readiness. As Jesus warned the disciples in Matthew 24 we must ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I produce the fruits of the Kingdom of God.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 21:43; Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits. Jesus was being challenged by the religious leaders. God planted Jesus with us and we are called to continue to bear witness of Him today and even more so do our part to help produce His fruits. The ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is here.
Today’s Scripture: The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David; BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Hosanna in the highest!" Matthew 21:9 NASB The LORD has arrived. Yesterday was Palm Sunday when we recall and celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Jesus entered on the colt as ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I cry out all the more!
Today’s Scripture: The crowd rebuked them, telling them to be silent, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” Matthew 20:31 ESV I am amazed at the power and love of the Holy Spirit. He has the power to open up the heavens to us and within moments be right in the middle of our earthly plight. I am sometimes haunted ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: More will be given.
Today’s Scripture: For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. Matthew 13:12 ESV I have been feeling there is more to do. In reality there is more to give. I have found God’s abundance in this Affirmation of God journey and I must give it away. As I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: In this hour I seek the kingdom of God.
Today’s Scripture: But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 ESV You and I only have so many hours and so many days left. If this is your last hour, your last day what would you seek? In Psalm 139:16 we are told that EVERY one of our days were formed for us by God. THIS day ... Continue Reading »