When Daniel finished, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face in awe before Daniel. He ordered the offering of sacrifices and burning of incense in Daniel’s honor. He said to Daniel, “Your God is beyond question the God of all gods, the Master of all kings. And he solves all mysteries, I know, because you’ve solvedContinue reading “Our God Solves Mysteries”
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You Are the Message
The news of your faith in God is out. We don’t even have to say anything anymore—you’re the message! 1 Thessalonians 1:7 Paul was bragging about the Thessalonians converts who had accepted the Word and stood firm in their faith. The world around them could see the change and news spread of their radiant faith. Those words,Continue reading “You Are the Message”
Uncontaminated Love
The whole point of what we’re urging is simply love—love uncontaminated by self-interest and counterfeit faith, a life open to God. 1 Timothy 1:5 Paul continues to urge his followers to follow Jesus with uncontaminated love. Paul, who was so full of hatred before he met Jesus, is now stuck on the theme of love. LoveContinue reading “Uncontaminated Love”
Do Not Be Intimidated
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 This theme runs throughout the book of Joshua and these verses are some of the most encouraging in scripture. obey Me and be strong. I will never abandonContinue reading “Do Not Be Intimidated”
Merry Thanksmas
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 Today is a day of rejoicing and thanksgiving. Today as we take down the tree and put away the Christmas ornaments and nativities, I will be shedding tears of joy, not only forContinue reading “Merry Thanksmas”
Baptism of the Spirit
16-17 The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and he saw God’s Spirit—it looked like a dove—descending and landing on him. And along with the Spirit, a voice: “This is my Son, chosen and marked by my love, delight of my life.” Matthew 3:17-18 Jesus needed John to baptizeContinue reading “Baptism of the Spirit”
Keep Moving
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea,.. So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt…. On arrival, he settled in the village of Nazareth. This move was a fulfillment of the prophetic words, “He shall be called a Nazarene. Matthew 2 :1,14,23 Three times inContinue reading “Keep Moving”
Forget and Move Forward
“Do not remember the former things,Or ponder the things of the past.“Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing,Now it will spring forth;Will you not be aware of it? Isaiah 43:18-19 The path of deliverance from Babylon back to Israel was hundreds of miles of dessert. No water, little food, and who knowsContinue reading “Forget and Move Forward”
Capture or Be Captured
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 2 Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve whatContinue reading “Capture or Be Captured”
Blessed to Bless
I will bless you and make your name famous, and you will be a blessing to many others.[a Genesis 12:2 God was going to bless Abraham and make him a blessing to many others down through the ages. That blessing has reached us through Jesus Christ and is a promise to us, also. We, tooContinue reading “Blessed to Bless”
Journey with Joyce 