Today’s Scripture: Moved by the Spirit, Simeon went into the temple courtyard. Mary and Joseph were bringing the child Jesus into the courtyard at the same time. They brought him so that they could do for him what Moses' Teachings required. Luke 2:27 GWT Do you think Simeon knew? Yes, I know the Holy Spirit had revealed to him he would see ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I trust the Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: That day the Spirit led him to theTemple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, Luke 2:27 NLT Simeon trusted the promise and the direction of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit revealed to him that he would see the comforter before he died and on this specific day He led him to see the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am called to live in the love of God.
Today’s Scripture: This letter is from Jude, a slave to Jesus Christ and a brother of James. I am writing to all who are called to live in the love of God the Father and the care of Jesus Christ. Jude 1 NLT Tyndale Wow, Jude you pack a wallop. Just 25 verses long this book speaks loudly. Have you ever wondered what your “calling” is? You hear ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Peace is with me when I am in Christ.
Today’s Scripture: Greet each other in Christian love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ. 1 Peter 5:14 NLT Tyndale Can you tell the difference when you are in your head and when you are in Christ? Not that we are ever really “out” of Christ but we can be in our flesh in an instant can’t we? I am not saying in an evil place just in our head ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I praise God for His wonderful kindness.
Today’s Scripture: So we praise God for the wonderful kindness he has poured out on us because we belong to his dearly loved Son. Ephesians 1:6 NLT Tyndale Paul wrote these words as he was imprisoned in Rome. This guy in prison and facing persecution and death is telling the Ephesians in chapter 1 verses 3 and 4 how he praises God, the Father of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Everything works together for good.
Today’s Scripture: And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 NLT Everything works together for THE good. The evil one is tricky. He is here to rob, steal and destroy. I see evidence of that in my life do you? However God is great and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Christ is my rock.
Today’s Scripture: and all of them drank the same spiritual water. For they drank from the spiritual rock that traveled with them, and that rock was Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:4 NLT He is with us wherever we go. Do you ever find your perspective is wrong? Reading this scripture this morning where Paul was reminding the Corinthians about those who ... Continue Reading »