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
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul did not let threats and afflictions deter his message of the gospel, “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to … Read more
Father God, Satan still seeks to sift us like wheat. He desires to weaken our faith and silence our voices. We cannot withstand alone, Father. Thank you that your Holy Spirit prays your will over us. Thank you that Jesus is at your right hand to intercede on our behalf. I pray for awakening to … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.” (Acts 16:5 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty Everlasting Father, you are Jehovah Hashopet, the LORD our judge. You are holy and just. There is no other like you. You take what men mean for evil and turn it to your glory. Caiaphas thought he was removing a political thorn from his side. You used the death Caiaphas desired to glorify Jesus … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith.” (Acts 15:9-10 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, I’m just musing over these two verses breathed by your Spirit through the pen of John. Why would Peter attack the servant and not the high priest? A fisherman, not a soldier, was Peter aiming for the high priest and missed, hitting the servant instead? Was Peter picking the lesser opponent? I can’t … Read more