Today’s Scripture: Colossians 2:3 GWT: God has hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Christ. On January 9th, 2008, I heard these: “Tom, every affirmation you will ever need is found in My Word.” I had little way of knowing where the Affirmations of God blog would take me as it began on April 7th, 2010. I did not even understand ... Continue Reading »
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 ... Continue Reading »
I keep on doing good
Today’s Scripture:Romans 2:7 NLT: He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. God offers us glory, honor and eternal life for doing good. There was a time when WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) slogans were everywhere. You may still have the t-shirt, bumper ... Continue Reading »
I seek God
Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:27 ESV: that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, How do you seek God? Perhaps we may feel our way toward and find Him as Acts 17 suggests. Compelled to seek God this particular morning I turned to Google and found this great link: ... 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 »
My soul knows the wonder of God
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:14 ESV: I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. What my mind cannot grasp, my soul knows. David stated in the sixth verse of this 139th chapter of Psalms that “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it.” We can try ... Continue Reading »
I seek the Kingdom of God in all things
Today’s Scripture: Luke 12:31 KJV: But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Luke 12 lays out many things that distract us from the Kingdom of God. He begins this chapter warning us against our secrets; those hidden things we try to keep from coming to light. Do we seek God’s kingdom there? He ... Continue Reading »