Today’s Encouragement is, “Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.” Luke 21:37-38 NLT Early each morning- Notice the specific elements of this passage: Every day – JesusContinue reading “Early Each Morning”
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Turned the World Upside Down
Today’s Encouragement is, “These men [Paul and Silas] who have turned the world upside down have come here also…” Acts 17:6b ESV Turned The World Upside Down – Jesus did that! He turned the world upside down! And so did His disciples, Paul and Silas, after Him! And so do His people and His churchContinue reading “Turned the World Upside Down”
You Were Sealed
Today’s Encouragement is, “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.” Ephesians 1:13-14 ESV You were sealed – When you heard and then believed, you were sealed. The idea of a seal is sometimes lost onContinue reading “You Were Sealed”
No Night
Today’s Encouragement is, “Its gates will never be closed at the end of day because there is no night there.” Revelation 21:25 NLT No Night – In John’s Revelation, there are many amazing mysteries, truths about eternity, the end of the world as we know it, the final and perfectly just, right, and appropriate actsContinue reading “No Night”
Right With God
Today’s Encouragement is, “He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God.” Romans 4:25 NLT Right With God – Did Jesus Fail? Ever? Was His life on earth a failure? Was His death a failure? Did He fail to achieve anything He determinedContinue reading “Right With God”
The Very Essence
Today’s Encouragement is, “The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.” Psalm 119:160 NLT The Very Essence – At times, we need to be reminded that certain things are true and are the foundation of our faith. These are the Bible Truths; God’s Word is True. “His Words willContinue reading “The Very Essence”
The Truth
Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’” John 14:6a NLT The Truth – Jesus spoke the truth, always! And here He explains… that He, Himself, IS the Truth! He doesn’t say, as some may think, “I know the Truth,” nor “I can teach you some true things,”Continue reading “The Truth”
This I Declare
Today’s Encouragement is, “This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.” Psalm 91:2 NLT This I Declare – “Well, I declare!” was an old expression of surprise or delight. Consider with me: What is a declaration? What do you chooseContinue reading “This I Declare”
It Is Good
Today’s Encouragement is, “It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening.” Psalm 92:2 NLT It is Good – You may have heard this verse reflected in succinct and sage prayer advice, “Ask Him every morning and thank Him every night.” When we wake, before anything else, weContinue reading “It Is Good”
Keep On
Today’s Encouragement is, “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will beContinue reading “Keep On”