Tuesday, August 15th

Today’s Scripture

“Or do you suppose that the Scripture is speaking to no purpose that says, The Spirit Whom He has caused to dwell in us yearns over us and He yearns for the Spirit [to be welcome] with a jealous love? 

[Jer 3:14; Hos 2:19ff] But He gives us more and more grace ( N1 power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully). That is why He says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but gives grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it). [Pro 3:34] So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. Come close to God and He will come close to you. [Recognize that you are] sinners, get your soiled hands clean; [realize that you have been disloyal] wavering individuals with divided interests, and purify your hearts [of your spiritual adultery]. [As you draw near to God] be deeply penitent and grieve, even weep [over your disloyalty]. Let your laughter be turned to grief and your mirth to dejection and heartfelt shame [for your sins]. Humble yourselves [feeling very insignificant] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up and make your lives significant].”                    

James 4:5-10

Today’s Thought 

Grace is the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome everything you're facing in life… Grace is the power of God in you giving you the strength to live your life… It has the power within you to destroy evil tendencies and every evil work… Yield to grace and walk in victory.

Today’s Confession

Thank you Holy Spirit for the power of grace flowing in and through me coming from you. It gives me the ability to live my life with the power of God helping and guiding me, giving me the strength to overcome the wiles of the enemy. I will walk in grace and victory all the days of my life.