Today’s Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4 NLT: We know, dear brothers and sisters, that God loves you and has chosen you to be his own people. Overwhelming love, that is who God is. How do I know? How can I not? I can only share some of the affirmations God has put on my heart just this morning from 1 Thessalonians. The promises of God’s Word make ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: Searching the Scriptures makes me believe.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:11-12 NLT: And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul's message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. As a result, many Jews believed, as did many of the prominent Greek women and men. Here in Acts ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My God is beyond this place.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 17:24 NLT: "He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since he is Lord of heaven and earth, he doesn't live in man-made temples, Neither our temples nor our minds can contain God. He lives beyond man-made abilities. As hard as we try to limit Him with our expectations and our understanding He is just too ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am entrusted to the Lord’s care.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 15:40 GWT: Paul chose Silas and left after the believers entrusted him to the Lord's care. We humans complicate things. This scripture stood out to me that the believers turned over this mission trip of Paul and Silas to the grace and care of the Lord. However reading all commentaries, this message was lost because of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I must constantly choose the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:17 NLT (Tyndale): The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, and your choices are never free from this conflict. We have a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am right with God.
Today’s Scripture: Acts 13:39 NLT: Everyone who believes in him is declared right with God—something the law of Moses could never do. Be careful! These are the next words after this verse. Just like when Paul was telling them back then we need to heed the warnings today. We continue to heap guilt and attach strings by the law. Yes, we believe, ... 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 »
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