Today is a beautiful day, because the psalmist claims not to us, but to God’s name be the glory, “O Israel, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord! He is their help and their shield. You who fear the Lord, trust in the … Read more
Lord Jesus, you are in all and above all. Born about six months apart, you and John the Baptizer were cousins. John baptized with water; you baptize with the Holy Spirit. Did the religious leaders not expect your coming? No, Isaiah spoke of you. Did you threaten their power structure? Yes, you did. You stood … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God is a mighty fortress, “I will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” (Psalm 91:2 ESV) Trust #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord, I do not take John’s writing lightly. He went up on the Mount of Transfiguration with you. When he states he has seen your glory, he actually beheld your transfigured glory. John the Baptizer witnessed, testified of your coming. John the Apostle experienced the Father saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O LORD, from my youth.” (Psalm 71:5 ESV) Trust #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
I am twice-born, a child of God. I am a member of your household, Father. I am born of God. I bow to honor you. Thank you for eternal life through Christ, the Messiah, according to your good and perfect will. Amen. “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God is our refuge, “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah” (Psalm 62:8 ESV) Trust #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, nothing you do is by accident or unprepared. I thank you for this man, John the Baptizer, who cried out in the wilderness to ready the hearts and minds for the coming Messiah. His voice, still heard through the ages, was bold and loud. May I be even a small voice for your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” (Psalm 56:3-4 ESV) Trust #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Lord Jesus, you are the light of my life. You are the life in my life. You are Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. There is no forgiveness or hope without you. I rest in your perfect peace. I stand upon your name above all names, according to the good and perfect will … Read more