Today is a beautiful day, because God gave His second commandment against idol worship, “You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Moses sang, “You have led in your steadfast love the people whom you have redeemed; you have guided them by your strength to your holy abode.” (Exodus 15:13 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
King Jesus, you are our only hope. We stand on your promises. We rejoice in your salvation. We long for your appearing. We pray in your name and authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; from … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” (Genesis 39:21 ESV) Steadfast #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Jacob recognized God’s help in his prayer for protection from his brother, Esau, “I am not worthy of the least of all the deeds of steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant, for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And he said, ‘O LORD, God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today and show steadfast love to my master Abraham. Let the young woman to whom I shall say, “Please let down your jar that I may drink,” and who shall say, “Drink, and I will … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have … Read more
Heavenly Father, I’m sitting quietly to think about the song you sing over me, wondering what the lyrics say. Perhaps they speak of your sadness when I fail you. Maybe they voice your joy at my return to you. To think of your sacrifice to pay my sin debt gives me pause to reflect that … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Sunday is coming, “After three days I will rise.” (Matthew 27:63b ESV) Resurrection #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus is the Son of God, “When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, ‘Truly this was the Son of God!’” (Matthew 27:54 ESV) Resurrection #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday