“I thirst.” These two words, some of the last you spoke from the cross, Lord, voice the need we all have to taste of your living water. Your invitation is clear and pierces to the quick. Let it ring in all hearts. Let those who hear turn. Let those who thirst come. Let the dying … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the psalmist wrote, “Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.” (Psalm 102: 25 ESV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Jesus, my Lord, some days I just want your second coming more than anything. My heart goes to the next-to-last prayer in Scripture, “even so, come, Lord Jesus.” Like Simeon, I want to see your coming while I still live. Forgive my selfishness, Lord. The last prayer in your Word far overpowers any selfish desire … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them they would outnumber the grains of sand.” (Psalm 139: 17-18 NIV) Attributes of God #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Long ago and far away in a distant land, you spoke to your people through prophets, Father. But, then you sent Jesus, with whom the apostles spoke directly. Now, you speak to us through Jesus and the writings of the prophets and apostles in your Word. This Jesus, who was sent by you and titled … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of … Read more
Almighty God, you are far more than we can think or know. Your thoughts are not ours, and we comprehend only a fraction of them. Your plan of salvation and reversing the curse included sending the Messiah, the Holy One, the Redeemer, the Miracle-working Savior. We asked for signs. Jesus came and performed more miracles … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “…when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4: 4-5 ESV) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Infant Warrior Infant warrior of the night, Drawing wise men from afar, Is it you I’ve waited for? Soft-skinned virgin’s issue, Lying swaddled in the straw, Lowly boy child in the light Of distant guiding star, Is it you who kindled its fire? Helpless baby, meek and mild Destined for a crown of thorns Tiny … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “…this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2: 12 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday