Today is a beautiful day, because “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!” (Romans 11:33 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
King Jesus, you sit at the right hand of Almighty God, interceding for me. You are the only one worthy to take the scroll from the Father and open the seven seals. You are the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, who conquered sin and death. The twenty-four elders worship before you in deep reverence, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Stephen preached the people’s history to help them understand the gospel, “And the patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt; but God was with him and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler … Read more
Almighty, everlasting Holy God, you are the un-caused cause. You are Elohim, mighty creator of all. I pause to acknowledge your greatness. I bow to your sovereignty. I cover my eyes at the brightness of your glory. I wonder at the beauty of your creation. I bask in the warmth of your love. I thank … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Stephen’s preaching fulfilled Jesus’ statement that he would supply the words to speak the gospel that others could not refute (Luke 21:15), “But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.” (Acts 6:10 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty, Everlasting Father, You are outside of time and space. Thank you for giving John the vision of your heavenly throne. The description captivates me, and I am anxious to see it one day. Until then, I can imagine the jasper and rainbow of precious stones and the thrones of the twenty-four elders, robed in … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the Apostles delegated the administrative and financial aspects of helping the poor and the widows which allowed them to focus on preaching the gospel, “Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this … Read more
King Jesus, you are the Amen, the faithful and true witness. You lit the fire in my soul years ago. Bolster my faith, Lord. Show me how to fan the flames of my heart. Do not let my love for you grow cold. Don’t turn your face from me. Grant me passion for your work … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus prepared his followers for persecution, “Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.” (Luke 21:14-15 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Holy One, True One, Jesus, you hold the key of David. You open and no one will shut. You shut and no one will open. You know me and have set before me a door that no one can shut. I am able to walk through the veil of your blood with direct access to … Read more