Today’s Encouragement is Exodus 3:7-8a Then the LORD said, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters. I know their sufferings, [8] and I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians and to bring themContinue reading “I have surely seen”
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Well pleased
Today’s Encouragement is Matthew 3:17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Well pleased- God spoke audibly when Jesus was baptized by his cousin John in the Jordan river. Jesus had done no miracles. (Hmm… Is a miracle in our eyes – also a miracleContinue reading “Well pleased”
But So Far…
Today’s Encouragement is Exodus 7:16 And you [Moses] shall say to him [Pharaoh], “The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you, saying, ‘Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness.’ But so far, you have not obeyed.” But so far – you have not obeyed – Imagine theContinue reading “But So Far…”
Leaning
Today’s Encouragement is Ezekiel 29:6-7 Then all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD. “Because you have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel, [7] when they grasped you with the hand, you broke and tore all their shoulders; and when they leaned on you, you broke andContinue reading “Leaning”
Cast Out
Today’s Encouragement is John 9:34 They answered him, “You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?” And they cast him out. The cast him out – The Pharisees threw the just-healed blind man out of the church, the very man Jesus had chosen to be healed. He had just gained his sight, throughContinue reading “Cast Out”
A little while
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. A little while – What, we have to suffer? Yes… we do my friends! But keep reading… A Little While….Continue reading “A little while”
Resist him
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Peter 5:9 Resist him [the devil], firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. Resist him- He lures us with pleasant looking, pleasant feeling, seductive sin. He tells us, “It’s not that bad, look how everyone else is doing itContinue reading “Resist him”
Sober-minded
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Sometimes it’s good to hear warnings, to learn of dangers we may face, and be prepared for them… By preparing for attacks, we can repel them or minimize the damage they inflictContinue reading “Sober-minded”
Because He Cares
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Peter 5:7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. He Cares – We know God loves us. John 3:16 tells us that. And we know that ‘Jesus loves me – the Bible tells me so.’ But sometimes we wonder – (we’re dumb like that!) – does He care? Does GodContinue reading “Because He Cares”
He may exalt
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. He may exalt – Being exalted is a good thing, right? Well, not necessarily! Only if it is God doing the exalting. Only if God raises you up will your position beContinue reading “He may exalt”