I am encouraged today because God leads me, defends me, and provides for me. God's promises are sure!

Luke 14:28-30 ESV -- 28 For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? 29 Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, 30 saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’

John 17:3 ESV – And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.

Revelation 19:6 ESV Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God, the Almighty reigns. The Lord is our God!"

Hebrews 3:4 ESV - "For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God." We can trust God's blueprint for our lives!

In a world of change, our faith is built on solid bedrock! This is really good news! Think on this, and give thanks to God Almighty!

Deuteronomy 33:27 ESV The eternal God is your dwelling place (refuge), and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, ‘Destroy.’ Let God's strong arms carry you across whatever obstacles are in your path.

“So Moses told the people of Israel everything just as the LORD told Moses…” This morning we will all take our places and share with our people. What will we say? Do not stand and speak without words from God! Do not stand and speak and not share everything from God, even the hard parts! Do not try to fix or change the words the Lord has given. Just be prepared and then proclaim! You’ve been lifted up before the Father!

Be encouraged every day as you pass what you know in Christ to another person and start the process!

How much does God love you this morning? Ponder on that while you prepare today!