Today’s Scripture: Acts 10:43 ESV: To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Acts 10 reminds us that we are remembered by God and He is with us; wherever we are. The Holy Spirit appeared to Cornelius and to Peter and brought them together. We are reminded in their ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I give the words of encouragement I have.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 13:15 NLT: After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of the service sent them this message: "Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for the people, come and give it." Here in Acts Paul simply read the “usual” readings from scripture and then asked others to bring their ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Christ lives in me.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 2:20 NIV: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Do you have a life verse that you claim above all others? Galatians 2:20 is mine. Every time I read it or repeat it my soul ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Jesus and God the Father define me.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 1:1 (ESV): Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— Paul made it clear who defined him as an apostle: Jesus and God the Father. The same should be true for us. In Galatians 1:10, Paul’s truth is our reality, if we are still trying to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I welcome the word that will save my soul.
Today’s Scripture: James 1:21 ISV: Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls. This first chapter of James works me over. There are only 27 verses yet I have over 100 affirmations that draw my heart to God. Is it because of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: In Jesus I find the fullness of God.
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 1:19 ESV: For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, I love Colossians 1. There are so many truths and promises of the power of God given to us. Here in these verses is the secret to a fulfilled life. The fullness of God is in Jesus and the mystery referred to in Colossians 1:27 is that Christ lives in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have tasted the goodness of God.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3 ESV: if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. God was so good to send Jesus to us. If we long for feeding off the lessons of Jesus we get to taste the goodness of God. I have tasted enough to long for more. In 1 Peter 2 we are told to long for this pure spiritual milk like newborn infants. By this spiritual ... Continue Reading »