Today is a beautiful day, because believers encourage one another by their faith, “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.” (Romans 1:11-12 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Jesus, my Lord, I’m reading the greatest motivational sentences of all time. The apostles went from cowering in fear behind locked doors to confronting Jewish leaders and Roman magistrates. You had used these words before in the three years of earthly ministry, so the difference is not their content, but the fact that they now … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul encouraged believers in Rome, “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.” (Romans 1:8 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
King of all kings, you are highly exalted. You are the ‘darling of heaven crucified’ and worthy of all glory, praise and honor. Constantly in control, you died on your terms; and you rose on your terms. I fold my hands in reverence to your name above all names. I lift my prayer in your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul packs deep theology into every phrase of his greeting to the Romans, “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from … Read more
King Jesus, you are Lord of creation and Lord of my life. You died under Pilate’s inscription. You return under Almighty God’s inscription written upon your thigh, “King of kings and Lord of lords.” You are worthy to be revered and worthy of praise. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Amen. “Pilate also wrote an inscription … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because not even shipwreck could keep the gospel message from getting to Rome, “For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God … Read more
Lord the manipulation and lies of leadership is nothing new. Pilate declared you innocent three times, and yet they called for your death. Remove the scales off the eyes of the unseeing. Straighten the thoughts of the confused, and help us, Lord. The Father was in control then, and he remains sovereign today. Expose those … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus explained his purpose for calling Paul, “And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness … Read more
Lord, in your own words, you are the Way, the Truth and the Life. The path to the throne of God goes through the veil of your precious blood. Isaiah describes today perfectly, “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter.” Pilot … Read more