Today’s Scripture: Genesis 5:24 ESV: Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him. Almost hidden among the lineage verses in Genesis 5 we were told in verses 22 and 24 that Enoch walked with God. I originally captured an affirmation over four years ago based on Genesis 6:9 where we were told Noah walked with God. ... Continue Reading »
I am filled with the fullness of God
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 3:19 ESV: and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Paul was attempting to explain this mystery to the Ephesians over two thousand years ago and this is mostly still a mystery today. Do we really grasp what being filled with the fullness ... Continue Reading »
You are my God and I am yours
Today’s Scripture: My dwelling place shall be with them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Ezekiel 37:27 ESV Do you need the reminder that you are God’s today? I heard myself speak out loud this morning on my knees, “You are my God and I am yours.” Then by chance (really?), I was then brought to Ezekiel 37 this ... 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 am in the right place.
Today’s Scripture: Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required Luke 2:27 NIV Right here, right now you and I are where God wants us. Like Simeon, I have no doubt that the Spirit has moved me here. Like Mary and Joseph I also know that observing ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am filled with the fullness of God.
Today’s Scripture: and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19 ESV Paul was attempting to explain this mystery to the Ephesians over two thousand years ago and this is mostly still a mystery today. Do we really grasp what being filled with the fullness of God is all ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is with me now.
Today’s Scripture: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us). Matthew 1:23 ESV And they shall call His name Immanuel, which means, GOD WITH US. Jesus came to teach us that God is with us and He came to live among us. Joseph was being assured that Jesus was conceived in ... Continue Reading »