Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7 GWT: The evidence of the Spirit's presence is given to each person for the common good of everyone. The Spirit of God has been given to each of us. Some reject it, some are blinded from it, some have it robbed from them and some of us keep it to ourselves. Why has God given you His Spirit? Here in 1 ... Continue Reading »
I am looking for the awesomeness of God
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 64:3 ESV: When you did awesome things that we did not look for, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. Sometimes we need a change in perspective don’t we? The angles and heights at which we view things can totally change the picture. Like the people of Isaiah’s day we have forgotten to look for or ... Continue Reading »
I live in Heaven
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 10:39 ESV: Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10 will not leave me alone. We are told that the Kingdom of Heaven has already come to us. Will we live there? Do we have to understand Heaven to live there now? As I prayed this morning, Our Father who art ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am called by the will of God.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1 ESV: Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, Just as Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:1, you and I are called by the will of God. We are called to be with all people in every place who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are called to be in fellowship with ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God is with me.
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 41:10 ESV: fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. How many times and how many ways does the LORD have to remind us that He is with us? Here in Isaiah the LORD is reminding Israel of His presence and His ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I know the fullness of joy.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 16:11 ESV: You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. David tells us here in Psalm 16 that we must take refuge in God. I certainly agree with David that I have no good apart from God and we can see this in the world around us too can’t ... Continue Reading »