Tag Archives: bible

The Will of My Father

Today’s Encouragement is, “Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!” Matthew 12:50 NLT The Will of My Father –  Now, that’s a tall order!  To do God’s Will!  How can anyone possibly achieve that?  We can’t even do our own will very well!  How could a person possibly doContinue reading “The Will of My Father”

The Joy of the Lord

Today’s Encouragement is, “Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10b NLT The Joy of the Lord –  Nehemiah was the governor, and he arranged for Ezra the prophet to read God’s word to the people.  There was a massive gathering of all the people (v 1).  When theContinue reading “The Joy of the Lord”

Knew Immediately

Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus knew immediately what they were thinking, so he asked them, ‘Why do you question this in your hearts?’” Mark 2:8 NLT Knew Immediately –  The religious leaders questioned each other about Jesus’ declaration to the paralyzed man, “Your sins are forgiven” (v 5). Jesus knew, He didn’t guess; He knew and toldContinue reading “Knew Immediately”

The Lord Was With David

Today’s Encouragement is, “When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and how much his daughter Michal loved him, Saul became even more afraid of him, and he remained David’s enemy for the rest of his life.” 1 Samuel 18:28-29 NLT The Lord Was With David – We all know about David and Goliath.Continue reading “The Lord Was With David”

Forever Made Perfect

Today’s Encouragement is, “For by that one offering he [Jesus] forever made perfect those who are being made holy.” Hebrews 10:14 NLT Forever Made Perfect –  We may not feel, see, or dare to believe it… But our Bible says it!   We are… Forever… made (already, now) Perfect… by the one offering (Jesus’ sacrifice)  And…Continue reading “Forever Made Perfect”

His Favor

Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:26 NLT His Favor –  We can easily imagine God showing His favor to ‘really good people’ like Mother Teresa and Billy Graham. But to me?   Yes! To you and me!   Remember that there is nothing you or IContinue reading “His Favor”

The Lord Bless You

Today’s Encouragement is, “May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 NLT The Lord Bless You – We sometimes hear this prayer of blessing in church. God intended that His priests,Continue reading “The Lord Bless You”

Pray For Anything

Today’s Encouragement is, “You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” Matthew 21:22 Pray For Anything – I confess, I often act as if I don’t believe this!  And, I admit, that is a lack of faith; more accurately, it is faithlessness, or even unfaithfulness.  In my defense, I wantContinue reading “Pray For Anything”

Name Above All Other Names

Today’s Encouragement is, “Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” Philippians 2:9-10 NLT Name above all other Names –  As believers, we have beenContinue reading “Name Above All Other Names”