Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170711

Today is a beautiful day, because once it was said, “Fear not, daughter of Zion, behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt;” but, soon He comes in the clouds riding a white charger to claim His own. (John 12:15 and Revelation 19:11 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, thank you for your Holy Spirit, who lives in us and acts through us. Thank you for His power and guidance in our lives. Thank you that He helps us see you and your kingdom. Thank you that He interprets your love letters of the Bible to us. Help us to be more…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170710

Today is a beautiful day, because God knows our needs, “Fear not little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32 ESV)   Do not fear.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170708

Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus, on hearing this, answered him, ‘Do not fear, only believe, and she will be well.’” (Luke 8:50 ESV)   Jesus healed.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170707

Today is a beautiful day, because “the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’” (Luke 2:9 ESV)   Do not fear.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170706

Today is a beautiful day, because Zechariah prophesied the coming of Jesus, and Luke remembered God’s covenant to Abraham in his Gospel, “that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” (Luke 1:74-75 ESV)   Do not fear.   #joyinverse…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170705

Today is a beautiful day, because of the transfiguration, during which “Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Rise and have no fear.’” (Matthew 17:7 ESV)   From an eye witness: “For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we…

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Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170704

Today is a beautiful day, because “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1 ESV)   Happy 4th of July. Celebrate independence!   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170703

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus said, “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:31 ESV)   Do not fear man, revere God.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20170702

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus told us not to be afraid when maligned by others, “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” (Matthew 10:26 ESV)   Do not fear.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday