Today is a beautiful day, because Ezra read the Book of the Law of Moses to the people, and Nehemiah and Ezra deemed it a holy day, “And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law … Read more
Everlasting and mighty God, you are El Roi, the God who sees me. You captivate me, because you are the Creator, Holy and Righteous, and yet you seek a relationship with me. You desire my presence in your courts. You allow me access to your throne and mercy seat. My greatest joy is sharing moments … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Elisha succeeded Elijah, “Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the water, saying, ‘Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?’ And when he had struck the water, the water was parted to the one side and to the other, and Elisha … Read more
All-seeing, all-knowing God in Heaven, there is nothing outside your control. Thank you for the apostle, John, and his infinite perspective from forever ago to eternity to come. Thank you for his witness. John, who walked three years with our Savior and witnessed the transfiguration, stood at the base of the cross. He was in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Elijah and Elisha had fifty witnesses to their crossing of the Jordan, “Fifty men of the sons of the prophets also went and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. Then Elijah took his cloak and rolled it up and struck the … Read more
Lord God, we are living in the era of mass instability, mass psychosis and mass hysteria. I have never experienced this in all my many years. Thank you for your constancy and faithfulness. Thank you for the anchor that holds. Thank you for your truth and promises. Thank you for the peace, assurance and sanity … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God provided for Elijah, “And he lay down and slept under a broom tree. And behold, an angel touched him and said to him, ‘Arise and eat.’ And he looked, and behold, there was at his head a cake baked on hot stones and a jar of water. And … Read more
Lord of Hosts, you are above all, for you are trustworthy, faithful and holy. There is none like you. Violence increases as justice falls in the streets. People lose their livelihoods and homes. Mothers lose the formula to feed their babies as the government buys up the supply and keeps the factory closed. Nation rises … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because David wrote about God’s power in delivering him from Saul’s armies, “He made darkness around him his canopy, thick clouds, a gathering of water.” (2 Samuel 22:12 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I wait for your coming, Lord. I long for your promised new heavens and new earth in which righteousness dwells. What is done in the dark will be exposed and the evildoers will be judged for their deeds, according to your perfect justice. Until then, I thank you for your hedge of protection for your … Read more