Today’s Scripture: Psalm 77:6 ESV; I said, "Let me remember my song in the night; let me meditate in my heart." Then my spirit made a diligent search: David was in trouble and he was looking for God. Have you ever been there? Let us trust His Spirit who He promised as our helper. If you are struggling as you seek God and you are ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My joy is full.
Today’s Scripture: John 16:24 ESV; Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. Jesus shared with His disciples here at the last supper a joy they would receive if they asked. Have you come to know the fullness of His joy? Have you asked? These chapters in John recounting the last days of ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation: I must share this joy.
Today’s Scripture: Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. Luke 2:10 NKJ I can not contain this great joy. I do not understand what God is doing with me through this second chapter of Luke but like Anna in verse 37, I can not depart. I am filled with joy that ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am God’s plan.
Today’s Scripture: Moved by the Spirit, Simeon went into the temple courtyard. Mary and Joseph were bringing the child Jesus into the courtyard at the same time. They brought him so that they could do for him what Moses' Teachings required. Luke 2:27 GWT Although the Holy Spirit had revealed to Simeon that he would see the Lord’s Christ before he ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I see God.
Today’s Scripture: Job 42:5 ESV; I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; Life can be painful and hard. As I reflected on God’s people of old this morning I felt their struggles of life. Our ancestors in the faith did not live in ease and comfort. They lived the battles of life; yet in all they came to know and see ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I am going where God has shown me.
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 143:8 ESV; Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. “I should go.” These words jumped off the page as I praised God for His steadfast love in the morning. If I have already experienced His love in a past and present sense, could I ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I arise and call out to the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: Jonah 1:6 ESV; So the captain came and said to him, “What do you mean, you sleeper? Arise, call out to your god! Perhaps the god will give a thought to us that we may not perish.” Do you need a wake up call? How could Jonah be asleep during such a storm as this? How can we? My good friend Julian sent me an obscure text early ... Continue Reading »