Today is a beautiful day, because Philip could speak from personal experience with Jesus when asked about whom the prophet described in Isaiah, “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the apostles were arrested and jailed, but released by the Angel of the Lord, who told them, “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.” (Acts 5:20 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because there were vocal witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection, “and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.” (Acts 3:15 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because, Peter preached David’s words boldly at Pentecost, “You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.” (Acts 2:28, Psalm 16:11 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because John explains why he wrote about the miracles Jesus performed, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus prayed, “Father, the hour has come; glorify the Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus spoke to Thomas with authority when Thomas asked how to find the way to where Jesus was going, “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” (John 14: 6 ESV) Life #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because there is an earthly cost and a heavenly reward for following Jesus, “Peter said to him, ‘Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’ Jesus answered, ‘Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus spoke with God’s authority, “For I have not spoken on my own authority, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the … Read more