Oh, Lord, who many times have I, like Pilate, stared truth in the face and asked, “what is truth?” Forgive me, a sinner in need of saving. You are the way, the truth and the life. You are truth personified, incarnate. Let me hear your voice! Grant me boldness to speak of your glory, mercy … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the psalmist wrote prophetically to the rulers of the earth to serve the LORD, “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.” (Psalm 2:12 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, Father, empty me. Show me how to glory in my weakness so that your power may be upon me and work through me. What an impact your words had to be on Joshua when you told him that you would be with him just as you were with Moses. It is such a deep … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because there is a blessed way of living, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;” (Psalm 1:1 ESV) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God Almighty, you are above all. There is none like you, who created heaven and earth, seas and skies. All the glory and honor is yours. Remind my heart and soul just how magnificent and majestic you are. Fill me with wonder and awe at the truth you disclose. You are my God, and I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Job before and after Satan tested, “And the LORD blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. And he had 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.” (Job 42:12 ESV) Blessed #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed his people, “Azariah the chief priest, who was of the house of Zadok, answered him, ‘Since they began to bring the contributions into the house of the LORD, we have eaten and had enough and have plenty left, for the LORD has blessed his people, so that … Read more
Father God, your amazing story and lasting promise is our one true hope. May those who don’t know you find this hope in your gospel today. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, who humbled himself even to death to bring us this hope, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “Through him … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God blessed Jabez, “Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “’Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!’ And God granted what … Read more
Almighty God, you turn the hearts of the kings like the rivers. You change minds and save souls with your powerful and all-encompassing love. Open wide the doors in the hearts of those we encounter with your gospel. May we have a sure and effective pathway to gain them for the kingdom through our friendship … Read more