Today is a beautiful day, because John describes his vision, “Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the book of Revelation is full of mystery and encouragement, “But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood up on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them.” (Revelation 11:11 ESV) Life #joyinverse … Read more
Holy Spirit, remind us to celebrate those we love every day, not just on their special days. I ask in the precious name of Jesus, who loves us unceasingly, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate.” (Luke … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus speaks through John to tell us, “The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and I will never blot his name out of the book of life. I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.” (Revelation 3:5 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, help us know how to reach out to spread your good news to those who may have special barriers to receiving the message. Whether it is language or reading skills, or anything else that may stand in the way of your gospel. Show us a way where there seems to be none to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus spoke through John to the church at Smyrna, “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I … Read more
Almighty God, you are our Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. You increase faith and strength in the presence of our enemies. Your Holy Spirit guides us in the words to speak and the message you desire spread during the trials we face. You have never forsaken us. Though we bend at the weight of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because John forwarded important messages from Jesus from his exile on Patmos, “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life.’” (Revelation 2:8 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father, in heaven. You are a great God, awesome, holy, indescribable…You are El Shaddai, God Almighty. Your names speak of your character. Your existence is forever, from everlasting to everlasting. Before you there was nothing. Without you there is nothing. Everything is yours and everything is about you. Your throne, O God, will last forever … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because John implores, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” (Revelation 2:7 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday