Today is a beautiful day, because “For it is written, ‘I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’ Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? … Read more
Holy God, my salvation belongs to you, and to the Lamb. I am sealed with your Holy Spirit, awaiting the return of Jesus. You, who spoke and created, hold the scroll and control the future. You put the angels at the four corners. They are at your command. You alone are sovereign and in control. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul did not preach the gospel with flashy, eloquent speech, but with raw truth, “For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (1 Corinthians 1:17 ESV) Wisdom … Read more
Anointed One, righteous and ruling, your name is Wonderful and your power is great. The timing of the scroll and the release of the seals is unknown to us. The consequences and judgments read like a glimpse of hell. Lord, your promise of salvation is my only hope. I take heed to your warnings to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!” (Romans 11:33 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
King Jesus, you sit at the right hand of Almighty God, interceding for me. You are the only one worthy to take the scroll from the Father and open the seven seals. You are the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, who conquered sin and death. The twenty-four elders worship before you in deep reverence, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Stephen preached the people’s history to help them understand the gospel, “And the patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt; but God was with him and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler … Read more
Almighty, everlasting Holy God, you are the un-caused cause. You are Elohim, mighty creator of all. I pause to acknowledge your greatness. I bow to your sovereignty. I cover my eyes at the brightness of your glory. I wonder at the beauty of your creation. I bask in the warmth of your love. I thank … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Stephen’s preaching fulfilled Jesus’ statement that he would supply the words to speak the gospel that others could not refute (Luke 21:15), “But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.” (Acts 6:10 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty, Everlasting Father, You are outside of time and space. Thank you for giving John the vision of your heavenly throne. The description captivates me, and I am anxious to see it one day. Until then, I can imagine the jasper and rainbow of precious stones and the thrones of the twenty-four elders, robed in … Read more