Today’s Scripture: saying, ‘Turn now, every one of you, from his evil way and evil deeds, and dwell upon the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers from of old and forever. Jeremiah 25:5 ESV For TWENTY THREE YEARS Jeremiah had been bringing the LORD’s messages to these people. How long have you been getting the message? I am old ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My God is near and far.
Today’s Scripture: “I am a God who is near. I am also a God who is far away," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 23:23 GWT Am I a God at hand, says the LORD, and not a God afar off? The LORD asked this question through Jeremiah and this is a verse that comes back to me over and over again. Do we understand the scope of our God? Do we allow those who ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The Spirit of the LORD gives me rest.
Today’s Scripture: Like livestock that go down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. So you led your people, to make for yourself a glorious name. Isaiah 63:14 ESV The Spirit of the LORD is our only true source of rest. We can long for rest; long for a break. Do you have things in your life wearing you out? The Spirit of the ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD planted me here.
Today’s Scripture: 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. Isaiah 61:3 NLT In Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah KNOWS that “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My heart follows after God.
Today’s Scripture: Listen, my son, and be wise, And direct your heart in the way. Proverbs 23:19 NASB God’s path is different than the path of man. He has taken me down a different path than I intended or expected this morning. My intention was to rewrite a two year old writing about Proverbs 23:7. As a man thinketh in His heart so is he. This ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: You are my God and I am yours.
Today’s Scripture: My dwelling place shall be with them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Ezekiel 37:27 ESV Do you need the reminder that you are God’s today? I heard myself speak out loud this morning on my knees, “You are my God and I am yours.” Then by chance (really?), I was then brought to Ezekiel 37 this morning and ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am expecting God’s answer.
Today’s Scripture: But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. James 1:6 ESV I know God is answering. I love God and only fear Him. James 1 is so comforting and reassuring. Just ask and expect God to answer. Knowing God is answering and giving us the wisdom ... Continue Reading »
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