Today’s Scripture: I Corinthians 4:2 NIV: Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. God’s timing in amazingly perfect. This Tyndale House Chronological NLT translation seems to take some liberties but it is perfect. 1 Corinthians 4:3: What about me? Have I been faithful? Well it matters very little ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I receive God’s Words into my heart.
Today’s Prayer: Proverbs 2:1 ESV: My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, I love the “steps” given to us in Proverbs 2:1-5. The how-to manual is complete. Let us consider the first step in this divine order to RECEIVE MY WORDS. How do you receive God’s Words? Is it a passing sermon, the reading of His Holy ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have received grace and peace.
Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:2 NLT: May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Paul knew it, we know it. We have looked in every crook and cranny only to realize God is our source of grace and peace. Do we live as if we have already received grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ? Ephesians 1 ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am listening to Jesus.
Today’s Scripture: Mark 4:3 ESV: "Listen! A sower went out to sow." Jesus says Listen! Yes, that is an exclamation point and I struggle to write the words “I Listen” but this is an affirmation of who I hope to be in Christ and not necessarily where I am. We just need to receive the Word of God and sow them. As we sow, Jesus is teaching us what ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I use my gifts.
Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:6 ESV: Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; You have something right now that someone needs and I am encouraging you to use what you have. Most times we don’t think we have much and think we have to get to a certain point in our lives ... Continue Reading »