Today’s Scripture: And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:18 ESV Who else will we follow today? Jesus had just said to Simon and Andrew "Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men." Immediately, they did it. Are you ever like me and just wish Jesus would be this clear to us? Do you think Simon and Andrew had the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God makes everything beautiful in its time.
Today’s Scripture: He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV Do you think God speaks to you? At times do you wonder if it is just in your head or that still small voice is yours? I experienced one ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Go.
Today’s Scripture: When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Luke 17:14 ESV (all emphasis is mine) “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us” was the cry of two lepers in the previous verse. Our scripture today was Jesus’ reply. Do you find it interesting that it doesn’t say Jesus ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have enough.
Today’s Scripture: For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Luke 14:28 ESV At first glance this affirmation seems to be about contentment with what we have. However, it appears to me, today, that this feels more like I have HAD enough. Like the parable Jesus ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I do what my LORD requires.
Today’s Scripture: But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required. Luke 12:48 New Living Translation LORD, LORD do you know me? Interestingly as I spent time ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I pray.
Today’s Scripture: And he said to them, "When you pray, say: "Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Luke 11:2 ESV The disciples had just asked Jesus to teach them to pray. Jesus begins, “when you pray.” This is not an “if” you pray. Regretfully, I spent the majority of my former life praying little. Although, like the Pharisee’s I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I ask God.
Today’s Scripture: If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 NIV God is funny. Really, have you ever wondered what a God sized chuckle would sound like? I awoke this morning thinking maybe something needs to change with this blog. Maybe I am too stale ... Continue Reading »
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