Today is a beautiful day, because of hope, “For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.” (Romans 8:20-21 ESV) Hope … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul saw the hope in difficulty, “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because I can read Paul’s account of his faith, “Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” (Romans 5:2 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul spoke boldly in the face of accusations by his own people; and he wouldn’t be silenced, “For this reason, therefore I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain.” (Acts 26:6-7, 28:20 … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul confessed his faith before Felix, “I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, having a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.” (Acts … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God changed the heart of a Pharisee who cried out to a council of Pharisees and Sadducees, “It is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.” (Acts 23:6 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Peter preached at Pentecost, remembering David’s words, “I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope.” (Acts 2: 25-26 ESV) Hope in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah that, “in his name the Gentiles will hope.” (Matthew 12:21 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God is a God of second chances like the one he gave to Jonah, who recognized from the belly of the fish, “Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love. But I with the voice of thanksgiving will sacrifice to you.” (Jonah 2:8-9 ESV) … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “‘The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:24 ESV) Hope in the Lord. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday