Today’s Scripture: Esther 8:17 NLT Tyndale: In every city and province, wherever the king’s decree arrived, the Jews rejoiced and had a great celebration and declared a public festival and holiday. And many of the people of the land became Jews themselves, for they feared what the Jews might do to them. This affirmation came from the Book of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have hope.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 10:2 NLT Tyndale: Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, a descendant of Elam, said to Ezra, “We confess that we have been unfaithful to our God, for we have married these pagan women of the land. But there is hope for Israel in spite of this. I am thankful to have hope in spite of my unfaithfulness. God is my hope. Everywhere I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God lives here.
Today’s Scripture: Ezra 7:15 NLT Tyndale: We also commission you to take with you some silver and gold which we are freely presenting as an offering to the God of Israel who lives in Jerusalem. In context, out of context, in God, out of God; God lives here. Ok, I must admit that I must discipline myself to study this portion of the Old Testament ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God continues to give.
Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 9:20 NLT Tyndale: You sent your good Spirit to instruct them, and you did not stop giving them bread from heaven or water for their thirst. Wow, God continues to give so much I can barely stand it. His Word is so full of power, glory and joy. The hearts of the people of Nehemiah show us that we too can turn back to God ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: The joy of the LORD is my strength!
Today’s Scripture: And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of choice foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10 NLT Tyndale Deep resounding joy, do you have it? Do you ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I ask the LORD, God of heaven, to listen to my prayers.
Today’s Scripture: Then I said, “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands, listen to my prayer! Look down and see me praying night and day for your people Israel. I confess that we have sinned against you. Yes, even my own family and I have sinned! ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My joy is in the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: The grapevines and the fig trees have all withered. The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees—yes, all the fruit trees—have dried up. All joy has dried up with them. Joel 1:12 NLT Tyndale Wait Tom, this scripture doesn’t say “my joy is in the LORD”. No, but as I read Joel this morning and read about the devastation of ... Continue Reading »
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