Today is a beautiful day, because Malachi announces John’s purpose to prepare the way for the Messiah around 430 BC, “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we have easy access to God’s Word that feeds our souls, “Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts.” (Jeremiah 15:16 ESV) Delight … Read more
Father God, you are Yahweh Mekoddishkem, the Lord who sanctifies. There is no way I can purify myself. There is no way but through Jesus that I am worthy to come to your heavenly courts and before your throne. I am washed and cleansed by the blood of the crucified Passover Lamb, the Christ. That … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the … Read more
Lord Jesus, my Redeemer and friend, remove any stone forming in my heart. Seek out the stench of the dark places I dare not go and flush them out with your righteousness. I desire clean hands and a pure heart. Grant me but a glimpse of your glory on this side of heaven in your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah called God’s people to honor the Sabbath, “If you turn back your foot from the Sabbath, from doing your pleasure on my holy day, and call the Sabbath a delight and the holy day of the LORD honorable; if you honor it, not going your own ways, or … Read more
Oh, Lord, may I never not hear your calling for me to come. May I never be too busy, too overwhelmed or too hardened not to hear your still, small voice calling my name to come out of the darkness into your presence. I long to hear your voice. I long to rise quickly and … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God punishes evil, “I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless…Behold, I am stirring up the Medes against them, who have no regard … Read more
Lord, I find it curious that Martha ran to meet Jesus while Mary sat inside, perhaps motionless with grief. Martha had been the one who previously prioritized preparation over sitting at Jesus feet. Yet even now, Martha believed God would grant whatever Jesus asked. Strengthen my faith to overcome my lapses, Lord. Draw me forth … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Isaiah prophesied about the Messiah, the Branch from the root of Jesse, hundreds of years prior to his coming, “And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear,” (Isaiah 11:3 … Read more