Today’s Scripture: John 16:22 NLT: So, you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy. Two days before Jesus was crucified, He promised this joy to His disciples. His promise of the Spirit of truth that continues to reveal His messages to us gives us a joy this world hates. The ... Continue Reading »
Faith in God gives me rest
Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 4:11 ESV: Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. We have to strive to believe God to enter His rest. Believing in God does not come natural to us. We carry the “same sort of disobedience” referred to in this verse which was unbelief. Do we believe ... Continue Reading »
I rejoice in hope
Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:12 NKJV - rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; As we offer ourselves as living sacrifices we find encouragement and hope. When we admit we are powerless and lay ourselves out and ask to receive God’s power we receive it. We are told here in Romans 12:12 to rejoice in our hope, ... Continue Reading »
My joy is full
Today’s Scripture: John 16:24 ESV; Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. Jesus shared with His disciples here at the last supper a joy they would receive if they asked. Have you come to know the fullness of His joy? Have you asked? These chapters in John ... Continue Reading »
The LORD planted me here
Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 NLT: To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. The Spirit of the LORD is upon us right where we are. We have been ... Continue Reading »
I give God my heart
Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 23:26 ESV: My sons, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. Who or what will we give our hearts to today? Not lip service but our very heart. Who and what will we chase after today? This seems to be where the rubber meets the road and where the conflict of life and God’s instruction intersect. When ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s strength makes me complete.
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:9 NASB: For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete. In 2 Corinthians 13:9 Paul actually rejoices in his own weakness in hopes the people of Corinth would become stronger; that they may be “made” complete. What does it take for us to be ... Continue Reading »