by Macy Johnson
“If it is the Lord’s will,
we will live and do this or that.”
(James 4:15 NIV)
My
daughter, Libby, approached me one day and suggested I write a daily devotional
book. She told me she likes to read something every morning, as I do, and
perhaps I could write one for her.
by Macy Johnson
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter
of talk
but of power.”
(1 Corinthians 4:20 NIV)
Oswald
Chambers wrote: “The moral miracle of Redemption is that God can put into me a
new disposition whereby I can live a totally new life!”
by Macy Johnson
“Who despises the day of small things?”
(Zechariah 4:10 NIV)
It was the
final rehearsal before the memorial service. Forty-eight former students filled
the choir of Fort Walton Beach’s First Presbyterian Church. A basket of stick
pins was passed around the loft. The pins had a beautiful silk yellow rosebud
attached. It was Phyllis Merritt’s favorite flower. I accepted the small rose in
memory of my high school choir director.
by Macy Johnson
“And my God will meet all your needs
according to his glorious riches in
Christ Jesus.”
(Philippians 4:19 NIV)
One of my
favorite choral pieces I performed with the Morgan County High School Choir as
their accompanist was “He Never Failed Me Yet” by Robert Ray. I sang it with
the Madison Presbyterian Church choir and later accompanied the Madison First
United Methodist Church choir while they sang this popular piece. I now play the
piano for my church’s choir to sing this encouraging gospel anthem.
by Macy Johnson
“Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.”
(Psalm 27:14 NIV)
A former
boss once asked me, “Do you know how to eat an elephant?” I shook my head. He responded,
“One bite at a time.”
by Macy Johnson
“He said to me: ‘It is done.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, the
Beginning and the End.
To him who is thirsty I will give to
drink without cost
from the spring of the water of life.”
(Revelation 21:6 NIV)
“I have come to bring fire on the
earth,
and how I wish it were already
kindled!”
(Luke 12:49 NIV)
In the
beginning, God created water and fire, essentials for life here on earth. They
are gracious gifts when they are properly used. Jesus is the Water of Life. The
Holy Spirit is the consuming Fire.
by Macy Johnson
“But Jesus knew what they were thinking
and said to the man with the shriveled
hand,
“Get up and stand in front of
everyone.”
So he got up and stood there.”
(Luke 6:8 NIV)
I drove to
a hospital auxiliary nominating committee meeting one sunny afternoon. The
slate of most officers for the next year had been determined. The current
officers had accepted renewal of their service, except for the Treasurer. When
asked if I would assume that position, I explained, “I am committed to serve as
the hospital gift shop’s manager.”
