Today’s Encouragement is, “When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ ‘Be quiet!’ many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’” Mark 10:47-48 NLT Shouted Louder – Bartimaeus was rather shameless,Continue reading “Shouted Louder”
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Bring the boy to me
Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said…] “Bring the boy to me.” Mark 9:19b NLT Bring the boy to me – After all other efforts of the family and even Jesus’ disciples had failed. Jesus stepped in! He took command; remember, He is King of Kings! He spoke, and people obeyed, evil spirits obeyed, even the windContinue reading “Bring the boy to me”
Found Strength
Today’s Encouragement is, “David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6 NLT Found Strength – David had led his men effectively, and they wereContinue reading “Found Strength”
Endures to the End
Today’s Encouragement is, “Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” Matthew 24:12:13 Endures to the end – Jesus describes “the end of the age” (or the world) with vivid imagery. But sums it up with this statement. Notice HisContinue reading “Endures to the End”
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”
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”
At An Acceptable Time
Today’s Encouragement is, “But as for me, my prayer is to you, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness.” Psalm 69:13 ESV At an acceptable time – David was in great distress (v17), despair (v20), and he was weary (v3) fromContinue reading “At An Acceptable Time”
Setting Your Mind
Today’s Encouragement is, “But he [Jesus] turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.’” Matthew 16:23 ESV Setting Your Mind – Jesus rebuked Satan, who was whispering lies to Peter,Continue reading “Setting Your Mind”
Everything We Need
Today’s Encouragement is, “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3 NLT Everything We Need – Imagine havingContinue reading “Everything We Need”