In Full Assurance

Today’s Encouragement is, “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22 ESV In Full Assurance –  Our faith is our assurance.  “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction ofContinue reading “In Full Assurance”

Eagerly Waiting

Today’s Encouragement is, “He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.” Hebrews 9:28b NLT Eagerly Waiting – That’s us! We are the people who have been saved by faith in Jesus. Our sin has already been dealt with, forgiven, and completelyContinue reading “Eagerly Waiting”

To The Uttermost

Today’s Encouragement is, “But he [Jesus] holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:24-25 ESV To The Uttermost –  This passage is referring to the position ofContinue reading “To The Uttermost”

Afresh Every Morning

Today’s Encouragement is, “The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.” Lamentations 3:22-23 NLT Afresh Each Morning – Jeremiah wrote these words thousands of years ago. However, he was not in some exalted, ecstatic state of consciousness; in fact, he wasContinue reading “Afresh Every Morning”

The Light Shines

Today’s Encouragement is, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 ESV The Light Shines –  This verse at the introduction of John’s book is an ancient statement of current and eternal Truth.  Jesus IS the Light of the world! (John 8:12). Jesus, the Light, shines in the darkness.  TheContinue reading “The Light Shines”

Need It Most

Today’s Encouragement is, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16 NLT Need It Most –  Notice we can come boldly to God’s presence.  Because He is gracious, good, forgiving, andContinue reading “Need It Most”

An Encouraging Word

Today’s Encouragement is, “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” Proverbs 12:25 NLT An Encouraging Word –  There’s plenty in this world to worry about! Plenty of discouraging things! The economy, wars, cultural upheaval, pandemics, … this list is endless!  The information about these situations is also limitless, everywhere we turn…Continue reading “An Encouraging Word”

The Water I Give

Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:14 NLT The Water I Give – Each day, we have the privilege of drinking the living water of Jesus.  We can go to theContinue reading “The Water I Give”