Lord, you gave such awesome power to Peter. Not that he got the significance at the time, nor understood where it would take him, but nevertheless you presented him with the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Oh, to see that working in my life. To glimpse through a crack in the time-space continuum to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul expounded upon the new covenant, “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter … Read more
Father, I know it can’t be scientifically true, but the older I get, the faster the earth seems to spin on its axis. The days grow shorter than the normal cycles, and time flies out of my hand like dandelion seeds in the wind. Help me order my days. Lead me to prioritize my stuff … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we remember, “In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’” (1 Corinthians 11:25 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you loved us before you created the garden, before you created man, before the fall, before we saw your beauty and turned your way, and before Jesus covered our unrighteousness with his perfection. His perfect love continues to uphold us in right relationship to you, Father. It is all him and nothing of … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.” Romans 11:27 ESV) Covenant #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, thank you for sending people into my life who refresh me and see to my needs. Thank you for those who give me a place to rest, those who feed me physically and spiritually. Thank you for those who come to my aid, providing far and above what I ask. Thank you for your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter healed a lame beggar and spoke to the crowd that gathered near Solomon’s portico, “You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed.’” (Acts … Read more
Heavenly Father, you are the God who hears our prayers and answers. Lend us the words of your powerful message. Let others hear you speaking to them in what we say. May we use our voice like a trumpet to announce your good news. I ask these things in the name and authority of Jesus, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus took the cup of wrath which we deserved, “And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness … Read more
