Today’s Scripture: for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 ESV Do we really grasp how God is working in us now? In Philippians 2:6 in the ESV it states “who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,” and in the KJV it stated “thought it not ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I tell my Jesus story.
Today’s Scripture: Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. Luke 24:35 ESV Now what? Jesus has been crucified and raised from the dead. Re-reading all of the Gospels this morning there are varying endings to the four Gospels as to the different experiences and stories people ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The LORD is my redeemer.
Today’s Scripture: Our Redeemer—the LORD of hosts is his name—is the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 47:4 ESV This is our song of joy- the LORD is our redeemer. Many times when we have exhausted all other powers, ours included, we come to know the true redeemer. The LORD of hosts is His name. God’s purpose is fulfilled in our redemption stories. ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I make known what the LORD has done.
Today’s Scripture: Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Psalm 105:1 NIV The Word of the LORD and our experiences with the LORD help to make Him known. Are you telling what the LORD has done? When we seek the LORD’S presence and seek His face continually we are reminded of His wonders and His ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I remember what the LORD has done.
Today’s Scripture: I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. Psalm 77:11 ESV Sometimes we have to remind ourselves of what God has done, don’t we? When we come upon a seemingly hopeless situation we can remember the source of our hope. Psalms 77-79 remind us to tell the next generation of what God has done ... Continue Reading »