Today is a beautiful day, because “Now when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, ‘Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. It is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.’ The following night … Read more
Lord Jesus, in your dying you took the Father’s wrath for me. In your resurrection you made forgiveness available to me. In your ascension you promised the gift of the Holy Spirit to me. Your words are trustworthy. You never change. You are my eternal hope through the salvation you granted me. I exalt you … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, ‘We will hear you again about this.’” (Acts 17:32 ESV) Resurrection #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, I am pondering Paul’s letter to Timothy and remembering you, risen from the dead. The cross is empty. The tomb is empty. The gospel for which Paul suffered scorn, beatings and imprisonment continues in its power two thousand years later. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for calling me. Thank you for … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the resurrection changed the apostles from silence and cowering to boldly proclaiming as eye witnesses, “And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.” (Acts 4:33 ESV) Resurrection #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are Jehovah Elnose, the God who forgives. Thank you for lifting the words of your apostles so that the gospel spread to the nations by word of mouth. Your Word does not return void. It captures hearts and saves souls daily. Thank you for the power of your gospel message. I bring … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul preached in Athens, “‘Being then God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man. The times of ignorance God overlooked, but know he commands all people everywhere to repent, … Read more
Lord Jesus, guide me in your ways through your Holy Spirit. I ask humbly and with reverence for who you are in your precious name and powerful authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul boldly spread the gospel, “Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day … Read more
Lord Jesus, thank you for Paul; and thank you for the Holy Spirit who helps me understand the intricacy of his writing. Let me walk the path of your higher calling with humility and grace in the name and authority of Jesus, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “Therefore … Read more