The Bible reminds us that pride goes before a fall. If God were to testify about you and me, what do you think He would have to say?
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The Great Liberator: Dismissed Over Pigs
Jesus the liberator can free you and me from our prisons of sin, fear, doubt, insecurity, or anything else that holds us captive. The choice is ours.
The Ultimate Eye Witness: Every Offering Matters
“God cherishes each individual’s heart and offerings. He sees not just what we give, but what we keep.
The Divine Farmer: What is Your Soil?
Let’s connect with fellow believers, encourage each other, and pray for spiritual nourishment. Remember, our God, the Divine Farmer, sows His word to all.
Trusting in the Lord our God’s Unchanging Nature
The Lord is God indeed, of that there is no doubt. The question is, do you recognize God as the Lord of your life, with power, control, and authority over everything?
First Job of A Disciple: Be with Jesus
Being with Jesus is vital for our spiritual growth and well-being. As we remain in Him, we bear fruit, find rest, and learn from Him as our teacher and guide.
God’s Presence: The Reward of Obedience
The greatest blessing was the promise of God’s Presence. He promised to walk among them, to be their God.
Why Prioritize Time Alone with God
Look no man in the face till thou hast seen the face of God. Speak thou with none till thou hast had speech with the Most High.
Respecting the Elderly as a Reflection of God’s Holiness: A Biblical Perspective
May we ask God to help us cultivate a heart of respect for our elders and reverence for His holiness, following the example of Christ and the teaching of Scripture, may He be our vision, always.
Sharing the Good News of the Resurrection
Jesus does not stay dead, The Good news is He arose! Jesus was not the first one brought back from the dead, but He was the first one resurrected.
Food Laws in the Bible: Their Significance Today?
The prohibition of certain foods as unclean was a temporary part of God’s way of making Israel distinct from the nations of the world. With the coming of Christ, God’s people, are no longer political-ethnic people like the Jews, but a global people, from every tribe and language ethnicity and race.
God’s Holiness and Our Call to Be Holy
Leviticus 1:1 opens with God calling Moses to speak with him from the tent of meeting. God’s holiness is emphasized throughout the book, and He calls His people to be holy too.
Jesus’ Heart for His People: Finding Safety and Nourishment Under His Wings
Jesus loves and longs to protect us under His wings like a hen does her chicks. But it requires that we be willing to come to Him. We need to respond to Him willingly,
The Lord of Glory Returns: The High Cost of Indifference
The cost of indifference is very high. We cannot afford to be indifferent to Jesus’ imminent return nor the Holy Spirit who prepares us for His return.
Anticipating the Soon and Sure Coming Christ
Are you a ‘Noah’ warning those around you of what is to come? Do not give up! Be faithful to do ‘all that God has commanded you’, just as Noah did.
Tetelestai: The Cry of the Victorious One
Tetelestai, which means paid in full. This was the cry of a winner.
Passover, Sacrifice, and Salvation: Jesus the Ultimate Passover Lamb
Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sin.
Jesus’ Hallel Before His Sacrifice: Praise in the Darkest Hour
What is your usual response when facing difficult circumstances or trials?
God’s Plan of Redemption: The Need for Atonement
Is the sin in your life making you uncomfortable or are you prone to justifying your behavior?
The Wideness of God’s Grace
Jesus’ sacrifice was ultimate and perfect. He gave His very life and the last drop of His blood for you and me.
Walking in God’s Wisdom: Transforming Our Thinking and Choices
Are there any areas where you are pursuing worldly wisdom instead of godly wisdom? If so, ask God to help you develop a reverential fear of Him and to lead you on the path of godly wisdom
Jesus Christ: The Prophesied Messiah or Mere Coincidence?
Jesus fulfilled hundreds of prophecies from the Old Testament to prove that He is indeed the Messiah, the Anointed One of God, the Chosen One.
God Shelters Us in the Cleft of the Rock
God shelters Moses in the cleft of a rock, protecting him as He passes by. This beautiful image reminds us of God’s tender care and protection
Jesus, the Cornerstone of God’s Kingdom
The religious leaders rejected Him, the Roman leaders crucified Him, the Jewish multitudes chose another, and the disciples cowered in fear. What is your response to Jesus the Cornerstone?
Following Jesus’ Example of Servant Leadership
Real ministry is focused on those being ministered to and is not done for the benefit of the one who ministers. What motivates your desire for leadership and service?
Trusting God’s Plans: Overcoming Fear and Worry
God promises to direct and guide us through our life’s journey. We walk today in the place that is prepared by God.
Eternal Life: Why It Cannot Be Earned
Eternal life is a divine gift from God, given to those who place their trust in Jesus as their Savior. It’s not something you can earn through good deeds.
On Eagle’s Wings
God chose to send His Son into the world to rescue us so that we may be His people, His treasured possession to have fellowship with Him. He carries us on eagle’s wings.
What in Your Life Needs To Be Undone?
Isaiah felt undone, and rightly so when he saw the vision of God. Undone is not a bad place to be. God will never do anything with us till he has first of all undone us.
When the Battles of Life Loom Large
Being still, especially in times of crisis, can be very tough. We may be worried and frustrated but remember this God fights your battles.
God’s Unmerited Favor
The persistent and unyielding faith of the gentle woman, even when it seemed otherwise, led to her daughter’s healing. Let’s remember to remain steadfast in our faith and trust in God’s grace, regardless of the challenges we face.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Jesus Christ, our Passover, the sinless, spotless One died to pay the price to rescue you and me from sin and death once and for all
Who Do You Say I Am?
Is Jesus your personal Savior? Do you believe He is truly the Son of God? How is knowing Jesus personally, affecting your life each day?
Why You Can Trust God with Your Problems
The God who rescued His people Israel is still the same God and continues to rescue His people. He can rescue you today.
The Bottom Line
Murders begin not with the dagger, but with the malice of the soul. Adulteries and fornications are first gloated over in the heart before they are enacted by the body.
Whom Does God Call?
God continues to call people, weak and imperfect, to fulfill His divine purposes.Do you like Moses feel overwhelmed and inadequate for what God is calling you to do today?
Harvest of Souls: Trusting God’s Timing in Sorting Good from Evil
There is a day of reckoning when the Lord of the Harvest will separate the wheat from the tares.
Can We Trust God in Difficult Times?
Joseph’s wise preparation for the famine saved his family in Canaan from difficult times, ensuring the eventual birth of Jesus, the Messiah, and the salvation of humanity from sin.
The Compassionate Servant: Finding Strength in Jesus’ Tender Care
In a world that harshly handles our weaknesses and failures, we, like the bruised reed and the smoking flax, need the strengthening and reviving power of the Holy Spirit.
Beyond Betrayal: Discovering God’s Faithfulness in Hardship
God showed faithfulness to Joseph, Joshua, Elijah, and Daniel during their hardships. This same God promises to be with us.
Divine Calling: Embracing God’s Equipping for Service
God continues to invite people to share the gospel with a needy world. He doesn’t call those who are already equipped, but rather equips those He calls. Despite their weaknesses, He empowers them to accomplish remarkable feats for Him.
Embracing Defeat: Finding Blessing in Surrender to God
Jacob had the blessing of being defeated by God. He was blessed in his place of trial and weakness. He went from being Jacob the cheat to Israel – the one who wrestled with God.
Boundless Love: The Transformative Call of Jesus
Matthew experienced boundless love and responded to the call. Will you do today ?
Awakening to God’s Presence: Jacob’s Journey from Fear to Faith
All of us experience fears of different kinds. But knowing and experiencing God’s presence with us can move us from fear to faith.
Faith in the Promise-Keeper: Navigating Life through God’s Unfailing Word
What is keeping you from believing God and His promises? Does your situation seem impossible? His Word is still unfailing today. God kept His promise to Abraham
When Desperate Faith and Divine Compassion Meet
What is your response when in a desperate situation? Fear? Doubt? Anxiety? This leper was desperate but his response is a worthy example for us even today.
A Life that is Led: A Tale of Faith
Can you really know God and His ways? Do you expect God to answer when you pray? Are you walking by faith ? A life that is led is a prayerful life.
Beyond Worry: Trusting God’s Sustaining Love and Provision
What are you worried about today? How are you responding to the challenges of life? Are you trusting in God’s sustaining Love & Provision ?
Holy God Calls to Sacrificial Obedience
In what areas do you find it challenging to make changes for holy living? Our holy God calls us to holy living and is able to help us change, overcome.
Trusting Our Unchanging God: A Journey of Faith and Blessings
What is keeping you from trusting God, and stepping out in faith? Fear of the future, anxiety?
Abram trusted God (who is unchanging) to provide for him and He did!
The Sinless One: Jesus, the Overcomer, Helps Us Overcome
In what areas of your life do you find it most challenging to resist temptation?
Jesus, the Sinless One, the overcomer is able, and willing to help us resist temptation.
Noah’s Ark: A Tale of Faith, Obedience, and the Ultimate Invitation
Have you accepted God’s call of salvation? Do you feel like Noah, faithfully following God’s call in the face of challenges, opposition?
Noah faithfully obeyed.
God’s Roadmap: Trusting God to Direct Your Life’s Journey
How do you respond to what you know God wants you to do? Questions? Indifference? hostile? Doubt? Joseph response was to follow in immediate obedience by Trusting in God.
Revealing the Triune God in the Creation Narrative
The pages of Scripture open with the grand account of creation, the awe-inspiring Creator and the wonders of His handiwork! A God who was and is present with us!
31. Worthy of Our Supreme Love
Our reasonable response to Christ who came down at Christmas
is to give Him our utmost love and devotion
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Matthew #love #ReasonableResponse #devotion
30. Jesus Satisfies Our Deepest Longing
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 30 – we celebrate Jesus, who came to satisfy our deepest need
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #John #SpiritualThirst #LivingWaters
29. Partakers of His Divine Nature
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 29 – we celebrate Jesus, who gives us great and precious promises
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #2Peter #DivineNature #PreciousPromises
28. Jesus Came Down and Dwelt Among Us
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 28 – we celebrate Jesus, who came down to dwell with us
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #John #GodwithUs #Immanuel
27. Jesus Our Prince of Peace
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 27 – we celebrate Jesus, our Prince of Peace
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Isaiah #peace #princeofpeace
26. Our Everlasting Father
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 26 – we celebrate Jesus, our Everlasting Father
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Isaiah #Father #Everlasting Father
25. Jesus is our Almighty God
We celebrate Christmas because Reason 25 – we celebrate Jesus, our Almighty God
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Isaiah #Almighty #LordOfCreation #worship
24. Jesus our Counsellor
We celebrate Christmas because Reason 24 – we celebrate Jesus, our wonderful all-wise Counselor
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Counselor #Guide #all wise
23. Jesus Christ is Wonderful
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 23 – we celebrate Jesus, our wonderful God
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Isaiah #WonderfulGod
22. The Government Upon His Shoulders
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 22 – we celebrate King Jesus and His government upon His shoulders
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Isaiah #KingJesus #government
21. For Unto Us a Child is Born
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 21 – we celebrate Jesus, God’s Son, who chose to identify with us, be born a baby
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Isaiah #Child
20. Jesus the Source of Eternal Life
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 20 – we celebrate Jesus who is the Source of eternal life
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #John #BreadOfLife #EternalLife
19. Jesus the Holy One
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 19 – we celebrate Jesus as the Holy One
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Luke #holy #sinless #sacrifice
18. Jesus Christ, Our Glorious Hope
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 18 – we celebrate Jesus our Redeemer, who paid the ransom for many
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Mark #Titus #Redeeemer #Ransom #hope #sin
17. Jesus is the Judge
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 17 – we celebrate Jesus as the Judge
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #John #Judge #sin
16. Jesus, the Proclaimer of Good News
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 16 – we celebrate Jesus, the Proclaimer of Good News
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Luke #good news #gospel
15. Jesus Brings Us Great Joy
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 15 – we celebrate Jesus who brings us great joy
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Luke #joy
14. Jesus the Light of the World
We celebrate Jesus because
Reason 14 – we celebrate Jesus the Light of the world
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #John #Light #darkness #sin
13. Jesus is Our Saviour
We celebrate Jesus because
Reason 13 – we celebrate Jesus our Saviour
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Hebrews #1 Timothy #Saviour #sacrifice
12. Jesus is the Servant King
We celebrate Jesus because
Reason 12 – we celebrate Jesus our Servant King
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Mark #Servant King #serve
11. Jesus is the Prince of Peace
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 11 – Jesus is our peace
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Ephesians #peace #reconciliation #sin #separation
10. Jesus the High Priest
We celebrate Jesus because
Reason 10 – we celebrate Jesus our High Priest
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Hebrews #HighPriest
9. Jesus’ Submission and Obedience
We celebrate Jesus because
Reason 9 – Jesus was obedient
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Obedience #John #submission
8. In Humility, Jesus Emptied Himself
We celebrate Jesus because
Reason 8 – in humility, Jesus emptied Himself
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #Philippians #humility #ServantKing #cross #submission #surrender
6. Jesus Calls Us to Choose Him
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 6 – Jesus provides us the opportunity to choose peace in Him
#Advent
#Christmas
#Christ
#WhyChristmas
#31RealReasonforChristmas
#AttributesOfGod
#NamesOfGod
#Matthew
#peace
#commitment
#chooseJesus
7. Jesus the Fulfillment and the Penalty
We celebrate Christmas because Reason 7 – Jesus fulfilled the requirements of the law and became the penalty in my place
#Advent
#Christmas
#Christ
#WhyChristmas
#31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod
#NamesOfGod
#Matthew
#fulfillmentOfLaw
#PenaltyForSin
#InMyPlace
5. Jesus Identifies With Us
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 5 – Jesus came down to identify Himself with sinners like you and me
#Advent
#Christmas
#Christ
#WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod
#NamesOfGod
#Hebrews
#IdentifyWithSinners
#HighPriest
4. Jesus Came to Die on the Cross
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 4 – Jesus came to die on the cross for your sins and mine
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #God’sLove #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonforChristmas #AttributesOfGod #NamesOfGod #John #Cross #death
3. Jesus Came to Heal the Sin-sick Soul
We celebrate Christmas because Reason 3 – Jesus came to save us from sin
#Advent #Christmas #Christ #WhyChristmas #31RealReasonsfor Christmas #Mark #Sin, #SaveOur Souls #sin-sick
2. Jesus’ Unyielding Mission to Seek the Lost
We celebrate Christmas because Reason 2 – Jesus came to seek and save you and me
#Advent
#Christmas
#Christ
#God’sLove
#WhyChristmas
#31RealReasonforChristmas
#Luke
#Seek
#Save
#AttributesOfGod
#NamesOfGod
1. Divine Love in Action
We celebrate Christmas because
Reason 1 – God loved us
Navigating Discouragement: Stirring Love and Good Works
Do you seek fellowship, support from your faith community in times of discouragement, or do you tend to isolate?
Hebrews reminds us of the power of fellowship.
#StirUpLove
#FellowshipMatters
#EncourageOneAnother
#Hebrews
#DiscouragementToEncouragement
#ChurchCommunity
#TogetherInChrist
Audience of One: Call to Diligent Discipleship
Do I get caught up in the desire for popularity or approval from people in my faith journey?
Paul reminds Timothy of the importance of choosing to please God
#DiligentDiscipleship
#GodsApproval
#PleasingGod
#Timothy
#SeekingGodsApproval
#FaithfulnessToGod
#GodFocused
#PurposefulLiving
Divinely Different: Disciple is Called to A Set-Apart Life
Being different is not always something we enjoy. We often would prefer to blend in. But Jesus calls His disciples to be set apart.
#SetApart
#HolinessJourney
#DiscipleshipLife
#LivingForChrist
#HolinessInDailyLife
#SetApartForGod
#1Peter
Loneliness Transformed: The Power of the Holy Spirit’s Eternal Presence
Loneliness is real, not just the absence of company; but can be felt even in a crowded room.
Jesus calls us to live in the power of the ever-present Comforter.
#DivineCompanionship
#EmbracingDivinePresence
#LonelinessTransformed
#HopeInIsolation
#EternalComfort
#HolySpirit
#Comforter
#DivinePromise
#John
A Disciple Makes Room for Christ to Increase
Would you consider yourself a humble person? Who is increasing in your life?
They say we are all humble people until our names are missed in the vote of thanks.
#ServantHeart #GreatnessInService #ChristlikeHumility #ServingOthers #HumbleLeadership #JesusWay #HumilityInAction #FromBelieverToDisciple #ServantLeadership #Matthew
Response of the Heart: A Psalm Through Every Season
Who, what do you turn to when life is tough? In happy times? Isaiah worshipped.
May the words of this poem encourage us to worship Him with surrendered hearts.
#FaithfulJourney
#PraiseAndResilience
#PraiseInEverySeason
#SpiritualSerenity
#JourneyToRest
#EchoesOfGratitude
#Isaiah
#WhispersOfTheSoul
Love as a Badge: Standing Out as a Christ Follower
How does the sacrificial love of Christ reshape your understanding of love? In navigating challenging relationships, how can you mirror His extraordinary love?
#ChristLikeLove
#Discipleship
#LoveOneAnother
#IntentionalLove
#SelflessLiving
#SpiritualGrowth
#ChallengingRelationships
#CommandOfLove
#ChristianIdentity
#John
The Disciple’s Challenge: Choosing Christ Above All Else
Who cannot be a disciple of Jesus? what disqualifies us? What does a relationship with Jesus look like?
Jesus reminds us it is all a matter of our choices.
#Discipleship
#ChristFirst
#Luke
#TrueDisciple
#FollowJesus
#FaithJourney
#SurrenderedLife
#JesusAboveAll
No Other Way!: Discipleship Through Obedience to Christ’s Word
Where have you made your ‘home’? In your circumstances? career? relationships? money?
Jesus says His disciples must abide (make their home) in Him and His Word.
#AbideInChrist
#WordOfGod
#InChristAlone
#ObedienceInFaith
#ChristianDiscipleship
#FollowJesus
#ScriptureStudy
#ChristCenteredLife
#PrayerfulLiving
#WorshipAndObey
Empowered Life: Created and Redeemed by Christ
Are you His twice over?
Those created and redeemed by Christ live empowered lives with the reasonable response of living as living sacrifices for Him each day.
#RedemptionJourney
#BelongingToGod
#ChristianIdentity
#DivineClaim
#CreatorAndRedeemer
#ChristianWalk
#GodsLoveStory
#ClaimedByChrist
#IsaiahReflections
#SurrenderedHeart
A Call to Persevere: Unyielding Grit, His Empowering Grace
Are you overwhelmed by your situations, feel like quitting, giving up? Wondering if it is even worth it?
Jeremiah encourages us to persevere against the odds.
#TriumphantPerseverance
#GritAndGraceJourney
#EmpoweredEndurance
#CourageousConquest
#UnyieldingFaith
#RadiantTriumph
#FearlessPersistence
#StrengthInGrace
#Jeremiah
A Fruitful and Anchored Life: Enriched by Living Waters
Where are you anchored? Firm in the soil of God’s Word, or easily swayed by the cares of the world? The Psalmist urges us to be rooted by the living waters
#LivingWaters
#ThriveInHisWord
#Psalms
#SpiritualGrowth
#BearingFruit
#FaithJourney
#WaterOfLife
‘Why Me Lord?’: Cultivating Trust and Resilience in Every Season
Do I question God only in the storm, or also amid the sunshine? Is it out of defiance or humility?
Job’s wisdom reminds us that our outlook on challenges and blessings, have transformative power in navigating every season.
#PerspectiveMatters
#FaithJourney
#GratitudeHeart
#NavigatingSeasons
#Job
#QuestioningWithHumility
#ResilientFaith
#FaithInAdversity
#SerenityInChaos
Not Easy, Not Fair and Yet: Transforming Pain into Faith
When faced with overwhelming situations, betrayal unfairness, what is your coping mechanism? Crumble? Bitter?
David’s spiritual resilience finds strength in Him
#FaithInAdversity
#StrengthThroughFaith
#OvercomingChallenges
#SpiritualResilience
#David
#FindingHope
#CopingWithAdversity
#ResilientFaith
#1Samuel
Going the Extra Mile: Embracing Service and Diligence in Christ
What keeps you from embracing humble service in your own life? Rebekah’s story vividly showcases the transformative strength of selfless service and dedication.
#HumbleService
#ServantHeart
#RebekahsExample
#FaithInAction
#SelflessLiving
#ReflectingChrist
#HumbleAndDiligent
#Genesis
Willing Surrender: A Matter of Faithful Choices
Feeling overwhelmed? Small actions can create an immense impact. Embrace the power of surrendering your seemingly insignificant little into His Almighty hands.
#FaithfulChoices
#SurrenderedFaith
#WillingGiving
#TrustAndSurrender
#FaithJourney
#ChoicesInFaith
#SurrenderedHeart
Sink or Walk: Strengthening Faith Amid Life’s Storms
Are you overwhelmed, mind clouded with the storms of life? Have fear and doubt replaced your faith? Peter walked the waters when his eyes were fixed on the Lord
#WalkingOnWater
#FaithOverFear
#StormsOfLife
#FixYourEyesOnJesus
#OvercomingDoubt
#FindingStrength
#TrustInGod
#SinkingAndWalking
#BelieveInFaith
#SpiritualJourney
#Matthew
Only When: Power of Embracing Faith Over Logic
Have you ever trusted when logic failed? How do you respond when exhausted?
Peter reminds us we can trust Jesus even against our instincts and experience.
#FaithOverLogic #TrustInJesus #DivineEncounters #ExhaustionAndFaith #TrustBeyondExperience #SpiritualJourney #FaithInAction #EmbracingDivineGuidance
Choose to Remember: The Powerful Impact of Memory on Faith
Ever wondered about the power of memory in shaping your faith journey? The psalmist cautions us of the importance and impact of what we choose to remember.
#RememberingGodsGoodness
#FaithWalk
#GratitudeJourney
#FaithFormation
#SpiritualGrowth
#MemoryAndFaith
#ReflectiveFaith
#GodsFaithfulness
A Rebellious Heart: Uncover Hidden Rivals to Devotion to God
Are you rebelling against God today? What are the unseen ‘altars’ competing for your attention – career, relationships, pursuit of money, power? Prioritize God!
#PrioritizeGod
#DevotionOverDistractions
#AltarsOfDevotion
#SeekingSpirituality
#ReconnectWithFaith
#FocusOnGod
#FaithJourney
#GodFirst
#Joshua
Depart to Stay Aligned: Spending Time with the Father
What steals your moments with God? Busy schedules? Self-assurance? Jesus as the Son of God, prioritized time for prayer. How much more do you and I need to do?
#SolitudeInPrayer #GodsPerfectWill #PrioritizeTimeWithGod #DivineGuidance #ReflectionAndRealignment #RealigningPriorities
Yielded and Confident in the Chain-Breaker
Ever felt overwhelmed by mistakes, questioning your worth? Prophet Micah’s wisdom guides our response and fosters confidence amidst our repeated failures.#FaithJourney #SurrenderedFaith #FindingConfidence #DivineGrace #ReflectiveFaith #RenewedByGrace #ChristianDevotion #SpiritualResilience #Micah
When My Head is Bowed: Embracing Faith through Unfairness
Questions about suffering? Life is not fair? Suffering and a good God?
Joseph knew unfairness well. Yet, his faith, resilience have much to teach us even today
#ResilienceInAdversity #FaithAmidTrials #LessonsFromJoseph #TrustInHardship #FindingPurpose #OvercomingInjustice #StrengthInStruggle #FaithfulResilience #innerstrength
Authentic Prayer – Privilege, Not Performance
Who is your focus when you pray? Yourself, people around, or God? Jesus reminds us that God is more interested in our hearts than our words.
#AuthenticPrayer
#HeartfeltCommunion
#PrayWithSincerity
#ConnectingWithGod
#TrueMotiveOfPrayer
#InwardReflection
#Matthew
Trusting God in the Midst of Questions
Ever wondered why God appears silent in the midst of chaos? Hesitant to ask questions, fearing they might be impertinent? Habakkuk has timeless wisdom to share.
#FaithJourney
#TrustInGod
#QuestioningFaith
#SeekingAnswers
#Devotional
#HopeInHardTimes
#BelieveInHisPlan
Conquering Giants with David’s Mighty Battle Cry of Faith
In the face of various challenges, do you find yourself overwhelmed and fearful? David reminds us that our God stands ever-ready to fight our battles.
#FaithOverFear
#TrustInGod
#OvercomingGiants
#DavidAndGoliath
#UnwaveringFaith
#GodIsInControl
#BattleIsTheLords
#1 Samuel
Walking by Faith: Own Your Promises
The Lord had an interesting conversation with Abram, after Lot and he parted ways. There are some rich truths there that are relevant for us even today
#FaithJourney
#PromisesOfGod
#BibleReflection
#WalkingInFaith
#TrustInGod
#SpiritualGrowth
#DivinePromises
When Fear Strikes – CPR for a Believer
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s battles? Ever wonder how to respond to challenging times with resilience? Jehoshaphat reminds us to confront fear with faith
#FaithOverFear
#TrustInGod
#OvercomingChallenges
#SurrenderToGod
#FindingComfort
#PromisesOfGod
#StrengthInFaith
#Jehoshaphat
#GodFightsOurBattles
Personal Update: Navigating Through Unexpected Challenges
Dear Readers, Greetings in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ! May God's peace be with you. I am writing to inform you that, in God’s providence, our family is currently navigating an unforeseen emergency. I am sincerely grateful for your prayers and support...
Gleaning Through the Seasons of Life
How is your daily devotion time with the Word? Are you actively learning and applying HIs truth daily?
Ruth worked hard daily, gleaning in the fields of Boaz.
#Bible
#BookOfRuth
#Ruth
#Devotion
#FaithJourney
#GodlyWisdom
#QuietTime
#Word
An Ongoing Process: A Repentant Heart Leads to Renewal
How do you typically respond when the Holy Spirit convicts you of wrongdoing? Blame? Make excuses? Justify?
David was quick to agree with God about his sin.
#RepentanceJourney
#RenewalInChrist
#CleanseMyHeart
#SpiritualRestoration
#Psalm51Inspiration
#ForgivenandFree
#HeartfeltRepentance
I Choose: Symphony of Faith and Gratitude
From the time we wake up each day, we make choices – small, mundane, big, life-changing. May the words of this poem resonate with our prayer to choose Him daily.
#FaithfulJourney
#Choice
#GratefulHeart
#Romans
#TapestryOfFaith
On Whom Are You Leaning?: Trust in Him
What keeps you from trusting God completely today? Do you feel God does not understand or care? Or just that you can manage? There is wisdom in leaning on Him
#TrustInTheLord
#FaithJourney
#SurrenderedHeart
#PathOfFaith
#Proverbs356
#GodsGuidance
#WholeheartedTrust
#LeanOnGod
#WalkingByFaith
Disciple’s Agenda: Navigating Life by Aligning with God’s Plan
A disciple is one who follows a teacher. A Christian disciple's agenda is aligning will with God's plan. Luke 9:23Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. Peter has just made his...
Swimming Upstream: A Call to Faith and Obedience
Moses called the Israelites to make a choice between life and death, to choose life and faith. We have a similar choice to make today. What is your response?
#ChooseLife
#FaithOverFear
#SwimUpstream
#ObedienceInChaos
#TrustInGod
#SovereigntyOfGod
#BiblicalWisdom
#DailyFaith
#Deuteronomy
Come Away With Me: Embracing Time Alone with God
Do you find yourself busy and overwhelmed by the demands of life? Jesus invites us to come away with Him, to a quiet place, to rest in Him. Would you?
#ComeAwayWithMe
#SolitudeInFaith
#TimeWithJesus
#FindingPeace
#ReflectionsInFaith
#SpiritualRenewal
#QuietMoments
#PrioritizePrayer
#IntentionalSolitude
For Perspective, For Context
When you face loneliness, confusion, unsure of what to do next, what do you do? May the words of this poem remind us to turn to Him, in every context.
#Faith #Perspective #ChristianPoetry #WhispersOfTheSoul #Guidance
Renewing Your Mind: Breaking Free From Worldly Patterns
Are there specific areas or habits in my life that are hindering my spiritual growth and transformation? Paul encourages us not to conform, but be transformed
#RenewYourMind
#BreakFreeFromWorldlyPatterns
#TransformationInChrist
#SpiritualGrowth
#RenewalOfThoughts
#FaithJourney
#ChristianDevotion
#MindRenewal
#ChooseChrist
#Romans
From Despair to Faith: A Biblical Approach to Stress Reduction
When confronted with times of despair or stress, how do you respond? The psalmist sets an example for us in the way he counsels his heart
#FaithJourney
#StressReduction
#PositiveSelfTalk
#FromDespairToFaith
#HopeInGod
#InnerStrength
#PrayerfulReflection
#ChristianLiving
My Timing? My Way? Thankfully No!
Have there been times you have questioned God’s timing or methods? Habakkuk learnt to trust God’s timing and ways, would you?
#TrustInGod
#FaithJourney
#PrayerAnswers
#DivineTiming
#SurrenderToHisWill
#FaithfulWaiting
#GodsWisdom
#PatienceInPraye
Finding Refuge in a Chaotic World
How do you personally react to the chaos and challenges around you? Fear, doubt, anger? The psalmist reminds us to take refuge
#FaithInGod
#FindingRefuge
#BlessingsInChaos
#TrustInHisSovereignty
#SeekingPeace
#SpiritualReflection
#StrengthInFaith
#OvercomingEvil
#Psalm2
Battle Offense: Renewing Your Mind
Pause for a moment, take stock of the kind of thoughts that fill your mind. Our thoughts have greater impact than we might realize.
Meditation
#Psalm1
#Blessings
#TransformYourMind
#FaithJourney
#InnerPeace
#RenewYourMind
#ChristianLiving
Emergency Drill: When the Battles of Life Loom Large
When faced with unexpected challenges who or what do you turn to? Jehoshaphat put his emergency drill into action, giving him victory.
#FaithInCrisis
#Preparedness
#CrisisManagement
#SeekingStrength
#SpiritualPreparedness
#EmergencyDrill
#FacingChallenges
#PrayerPower
Rising Strong: Embracing God’s Grace in Our Weakness
Do you feel weak, inadequate for the tasks you are called to? God strengthens imperfect vessels for His extraordinary purposes.
#FindingStrengthInWeakness
#GodsGrace
#EmpowermentThroughFaith
#OvercomingInadequacy
#TransformedByGrace
#OvercomingObstacles
#FaithWalk
#2Corinthians
Holiness in Today’s World – Unshackled!
In a world where ‘everything is acceptable’ how do you maintain your moral compass? Are you shackled by your past? Jesus alone
can make whole.
#TransformedByGrace
#LivingPureAndFree
#HopeInChrist
#OvercomingGuilt
#RelativismVsFaith
#EmbracingHoliness
#Sin
#Hebrews
You, Not Your Brother – Embracing Your Unique Calling
Is there something God is calling you to do and you have been running? Feel ill-equipped, scared, overwhelmed?
Our God calls, and equips, as He did Moses.
#AnsweringHisCall
#TrustingGod
#FaithJourney
#UniqueCalling
#SurrenderToHisWill
#WalkingInFaith
#EmbracingYourCalling
#ConfidenceInChrist
#PrayerfulResponse
#ChristianDevotion
#Philippians
#Moses
More Like You, Lord – Unfinished Heart
Do you long for a closer walk with God? Desire a heartfelt journey of faith and transformation?
May the words of this poem resonate and become your prayer too.
#FaithJourney
#Transformation
#SeekingGod
#SpiritualGrowth
#GraceAndFaith
#BecomingLikeChrist
#PrayerForChange
#ChristianPoetry
Abraham’s Faith – Right Standing With God: Part 2
Do you truly believe God has the power to fulfill His promises? Are you intentional about strengthening your faith?
Abraham fully believed God’s power, promise
#FaithJourney
#AbrahamsFaith
#StrengthenYourFaith
#TrustInGod
#DailyDevotion
#KnowGodMore
#PromisesOfGod
#SeekHisWord
Abraham’s Faith – Right Standing With God: Part 1
Are you struggling to accept God’s promises because facts seem contrary?
Abraham’s unwavering faith inspires us to overcome doubt and unbelief.
#FaithJourney
#OvercomingDoubt
#UnwaveringFaith
#BelieveInGod
#TrustHisPromises
#FacingChallenges
Therapy of Gratitude: A Thankful Heart Keeps Us Humble
Would you say you are a grateful person? Do you find it difficult to find things to be grateful for or say thank you?
A grateful heart is a humble heart.
#Gratitude
#Humility
#AttitudeOfGratitude
#ChristianLiving
#Philippians2v3
#FaithJourney
#HumbleHeart
#Thankfulness
Choosing Joy in the Midst of Trials
What do I tend to focus on in life, especially in times of trial?
Paul found his joy in the Lord, would you?
#RejoiceInTheLord
#FaithInAdversity
#PaulsPerspective
#JoyInSuffering
#TrustInGod
#FindingJoy
#EternalHope
In Quiet Faith We Wait
How do you respond to times of waiting, are you able to be patient or do you prefer to take things into your own hands?
The word says – wait patiently for Him.
#ChristianFaith
#PatienceInWaiting
#TrustInGod
#QuietFaith
#Devotion
#Reflection
#SpiritualGrowth
#InHisTime
#FaithJourney
#PreciousJewel
From a Place of Love: Trusting God in Trials
How do you typically respond to challenges and difficulties? Resentful? Discouraged? Doubt God?
Moses pointed the Israelites to God’s love in discipline.
#GodsDiscipline
#FaithLessons
#CharacterDevelopment
#DependenceOnGod
#GodsLove
#SpiritualGrowth
Take Position: A Journey of Surrender
When you have prayed and prayed. When you have done all that you know to do, yet the answer has not come, what do you do? Habakkuk reminds us – take position.
#SurrenderToGod
#TrustHisTiming
#PatienceAndFaith
#HabakkukJourney
#WaitOnTheLord
Answering the Call: For A Time Such as This
Are you in a place where you are avoiding what you know you should be doing? A choice to make? 
Esther rose to the situation, would you?
#DivinePurpose #ForSuchATimeAsThis #AnsweringTheCall #EstherInspiration #MakingADifference
#ObedienceToGod #EmbracingGodsPlan #FaithInAction #GodsTiming
Whispers of Solace: Come Away My Child
Are you overwhelmed, worn out, and spent? Just tired and can’t go another step?
Jesus knows, He understands, He calls you – Come Away My Child
#LifeChallenges #FindingBalance #Overwhelmed #SeekingSolace #DivineGuidance #SpiritualStrength #InnerPeace
Choosing the High Road: Trusting God’s Sovereignty
Are there times you find life is not fair, wondering what have you even done to be treated like this? David trusted, accepted the sovereignty of God, would you?
#ChoosingTheHighRoad
#TrustingInGod
#GodsSovereignty
#FaithInDifficultTimes
Past the Yada Yada: Choosing Faith Over Criticism
All of us have been misunderstood, and wrongly criticized at some time or the other.
David chooses not to take offense, moving forward in God-Confidence.
#FaithOverCriticism #DavidAndGoliathInspiration #RisingAboveNegativity #TrustingGodsPlan #MovingForwardInFaith
Faith Tested: What’s On Your Altar Today?
What is that, one most precious thing or person in your life? If the Lord were to ask you for it what would be your response?
Abraham obeyed, and immediately.
#FaithTested #SurrenderedFaith #AltarOfTrust #UnwaveringObedience #TrustingGod #BelieveAndObey #DivineSurrender #TrustingHisTiming
Undergirded: Great Peace Amidst the Storms
Are you facing tough, painful situations, that seem like more than you can bear?
Peace amidst the storms is the portion of all who choose to trust in Him.
#ResilientSpirit #AnchoredInHope #OvercomingChallenges #TrustingHisPlan
#SerenityInChaos #DivineComfort
Singing Through the Night: Finding Freedom in Adversity
Do you feel imprisoned by your circumstances? Are you limited by your education, finances, health, or some relationships? Paul and Silas sang in their prison.
#FaithInAdversity #PraiseAndTrust #MiraclesInChallenges #SingingThroughStruggles #HopeInHardTimes #PrayerChangesThings
Trusting in Stillness: Not Easy, But Worth It
When faced with challenges do you feel the compelling need to do something, anything? Maybe it gives relief. sense of control? The Lord reminds us to be still.
#BeStillAndKnow #TrustingInStillness #RestInFaith #FaithOverFear #SurrenderToGod
Shut In by Faith: But Not Forgotten
Are there times when you feel shut in, trapped in some difficult situation? Obedient Noah was shut in too, but he was not alone or forgotten!
#ObedienceAndFaith #EmbracingGodsShelter #JourneyOfFaith #ThrillofChristianWalk #TrustingGodsPlan
But Noah: Obedience the Cornerstone of Faith
Genesis 6:7-8: So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.†But...
To Receive, Expect: Hope Against Hope
Romans 4:18-20: Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.†Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as...
Claiming the Inheritance: Embracing God’s Abundant Promises
Titus 1:2 - in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time The story is told of a man who was poor. He lived on rather frugal means, just about getting through each day. Often barely having two square meals a day,...
For This Reason: Embracing the King’s Plan
What excites or thrills you today – your plans for the future, your hopes, dreams?
May the truth that King Jesus chooses you, be your reason for true joy.
God Needs No One: Privilege to be Used by Him
If you were invited to be in the service of the president of the country, what would your response be? Our Almighty God calls you and me to worship, serve Him.
#GodsSovereignty #HumbleService #PrivilegeToServe #EmbracingHisPlan #ServingWithHumility #DivineInvitation
You are Divinely Designed for a Unique Purpose
Are there times you wonder about why you are in this world? What is the purpose of your existence?
The Bible says God created you and for a purpose!
#DivinelyDesigned
#PurposefulLiving
#GodsCreation
#DiscoverYourPurpose
Holiness in His House: Embracing Genuine Worship
What does the church mean to you? How are you contributing to the church and its ministry?
God is holy and holiness is expected in His house.
#HolinessInHisHouse #WorshipBeyondSunday #GenuineWorship #ReverenceInWorship
#HouseOfPrayer
True Worship: Offering God our Best
Are you giving God your best, or do you sometimes settle for the easiest or cheapest way to worship Him?
God desires, is infinitely worthy of our true worship.
#TrueWorship
#GenuineDevotion
#SacrificeOfPraise
#HeartfeltWorship
Secure in Him: The Power of Forgiveness and Mercy
Where does your security lie? Insecurity, often is a great motivator for revenge and unforgiveness. May we find our security in Him.
#ForgivenessAndMercy #SecureInHim #PowerOfForgiveness #AmazingGrace
#ForgiveLikeJesus
King Jesus is Coming: Preparing for His Glorious Arrival
The parables of Noah and Lot emphasize the suddenness of Jesus’ return. How does this truth encourage you to live each day with a sense of urgency and purpose?
#JesusIsComing, #PrepareForHisReturn, #ImminentReturn, #GloriousArrival, #SoulPreparation #WatchfulLiving
Agents of Reconciliation: Reflecting God’s Heart for Restoration
Are you in the midst of ‘many dangers, toils, and snares’? Would you trust that God’s grace which saves wretches like you and me, will lead us safe home too?
#GraceAtTheKingsTable #RedemptiveLove #EmbracingGrace #CovenantKeeper
Bible Verses: Reconciliation
Reconciliation is extremely significant in the Bible. Delve into His Word to understand the transformative power of forgiveness, love. Be His agent of peace.
Strength Rises from Tears: Trusting in the Midst of Suffering
When we go through, watch helplessly the mindless suffering, we don’t understand, questions are many. Yet, through it all His truth shines through – He knows.
Messed Up People: A Call to Shine
The world around us is messed up, pain and suffering all around. May we be His beacons of love, HIs hands and feet, in a world plagued by decay and distress.
#LostInCompromise #CallToShine #BeTheLight #EmbraceCompassion #HandsOfLove #WhispersoftheSoul
God is Unchanging: Our Anchor in an Ever-Changing World
Are you struggling to grapple with situations, people that are constantly changing like shifting sands? Anchor yourself in the immutable God who never changes.
#UnchangingGod #AnchorintheStorm #ConstantandTrue #SolidRock
God’s Redemptive Love: Grace at the King’s Table
Are you in the midst of ‘many dangers, toils, and snares’? Would you trust that God’s grace which saves wretches like you and me, will lead us safe home too?
#GraceAtTheKingsTable #RedemptiveLove #EmbracingGrace #CovenantKeeper
God’s Relentless Love: Heaven Rejoices Over Repentance
Are you lost, separated from God and His goodness? Jesus, in love seeks lost sinners.
Choose to come to Him in repentance. Bring the lost to Him.
#GodsRelentlessLove #LostSheepParable #RejoicingInHeaven #UnwaveringGrace
The Power of God With Us: Navigating Life with Confidence
Are you feeling lonely, fearful, facing sickness and loneliness?
God is with us empowering, guiding and strengthening us. Strength will rise as we wait on Him.
#GodsWithUs #DivinePresence #EmpoweringFaith #GuidedByGod #TrustingHisGuidance
Kingdom of Love: The Invitation is Open
Do the demands of my busy life, work, responsibilities often drown out the soft whisper of God’s invitation?
Jesus lovingly invites us to His Great Banquet.
God is Rich in Mercy: Find Strength in Him
When in difficult situations, do you tend to seek strength from others, from within yourself?
God, rich in mercy, is found by those who truly seek Him.
#FindingStrengthInGod #GodsMercyAndGrace #TrustInGod
Our Compassionate God Sees and Sets Free
Pause to consider how you have experienced God’s compassion.
Our God is compassionate and calls us to reflect His compassion to the hurting world around us.
God of Peace and Reconciliation: Called to be Peacemakers
Are you angry and vengeful because of a difficult relationship, unwilling to bring peace, reconciliation?
Our God of reconciliation calls us to be peacemakers.
#PeaceAndReconciliation #HealingRelationships #EmbracingHumility #ForgivenessInAction
God’s Omniscience Exposes Hypocrisy: Call to Authentic Living
Am I quick to judge others without considering my own impure motives?
God is all knowing and He knows the depths of each heart.
#AuthenticLiving #OmniscienceOfGod #LivingWithIntegrity #UnveilingHypocrisy
God’s Purposes will not be Thwarted: Trust Him
Are you in a season of waiting and uncertainty, questioning God’s plan for your life?
God uses great preparation when the task is great. Trust Him.
#TrustInGod #UnthwartablePurposes #SovereigntyOfGod #AnchorInUncertainty
Our Father: A Relationship of Love and Access
For me, is prayer a shopping list or magic formula? Or is it a personal conversation with my loving heavenly Father, to whom I have unlimited access?
#OurFather #UnlimitedAccess #IntimateRelationship #DependenceOnGod #HeavenlyFather
Beyond Appearances: God Delights in an Authentic Heart
Am I tempted to prioritize outward appearances over the authenticity of my heart?
God knows and sees the depths of my heart like no one!
#HeartOverAppearance #TransparentWorship #InnerMotivations #SurrenderedHearts
The Lord of the Harvest: A Call to Prayer and Labor
The cry of the world for truth, purpose and salvation around us is deafening. Are we listening? Are you willing to labor and pray?
#LordoftheHarvest #KingdomPurposes #AligningwithGodsWill #PrayerfulEngagement
Trusting God’s Guidance: Navigating Life’s Crossroads
When at crossroad, looking for direction and guidance, who or what do you turn to? Our God is faithful and loving God, desires to lead us. Would turn to Him?
#GodsGuidance #DivineDirection #TrustHisLeading #SeekingHisWisdom
My Lighthouse
When times of pain and loneliness seem to darken your day, choose to fix your eyes on the Lighthouse of your soul!
#HopeInTheDark #FindingStrength #EmbracingHope #FaithOverFear
The All Important Question
Who do you see Jesus as – a historical figure, a good teacher, a moral example to follow? This question that has eternal consequences begs an answer today.
#WhoDoYouSayIAm #JesusIsMessiah #EternalDestiny
The Unmatched Power and Might of Our God
Do I trust in God’s sovereignty, power, or do I rely on the idols of my own abilities, worldly solutions?
Our God is all powerful and worthy of all our worship!
#HolinessOfGod #SovereignAuthority #TrustInGod #NoIdolsBeforeHim
The All-Knowing God: Trusting in His Omniscience
Are there struggles, fears, or burdens you are hesitant to bring before God? God is all-knowing. He who calls the stars by name knows every detail of your life.
#OmniscientGod #TrustHisWisdom #RestInHisPresence #SovereignGod
The Ultimate Redeemer: Jesus Christ
Do you find yourself in the bondage of past mistakes or regrets? Jesus is our redeemer who has paid the price for our freedom. Would you trust Him today?
#UltimateRedeemer #SacrificialLove #RestorationInChrist
Abundant Forgiveness, Overflowing Love
Guilt and shame can be crippling tools that the evil one uses to keep us from failing to fully embrace God’s forgiveness. Would you choose to come to Him today?
#AbundantForgiveness #OverflowingLove #GodsGrace
God’s Unfailing Forgiveness: Samson’s Story
Have I experienced the consequences of my actions and felt distant from God’s plan for my life?
God forgives and remains faithful even when we are unfaithful.
#ForgivenAndFree #EmbracingGodsPlan #WalkingInPurpose #LivingInGodsFaithfulness
Building on the Rock: Jesus Our Firm Foundation
Every one of us faces storms in life. Time and storms of life will prove the strength of our foundation. Are you building your life on Jesus, the Rock?
#BuildingOnTheRock #JesusOurFoundation #FirmInFaith #FoundationInChrist #FaithfulThroughTrials
Sovereign God: Calls and Equips
Am I allowing past mistakes, failures, and labels to limit my view of what God can do through me?
God is our sovereign Way Maker, equipping those He calls.
#GodsSovereignty #CalledAndEquipped #RelyOnGod
Bold and Confident in the Power of Christ
God has power over sin and sickness and is able to do exceedingly abundantly more than we can ask or imagine. What keeps you from trusting Him today?
#PowerOfChrist #AuthorityOfGod #FaithInAction
God’s Tender Mercies: A Path to Victory
Fears, doubts or feelings of insecurities are real. God understands and anchors us with tender mercies, empowering us to live in victory.
#GodsTenderMercies #WalkingInVictory #TrustingHisPromises #FindingCourage
Responding to the Unmatched Authority of Jesus
Envision a world transformed by the power and authority of Jesus. What can you do to bring about that transformation through your words, actions, and prayer?
#AuthorityOfJesus #PowerOfGod #ReverenceAndWorship #SurrenderToHim
Unfailing Mercy: God’s Lifeline
We all desperately need God’s unfailing mercy. When faced with difficulties, do I genuinely turn to God in dependence and cry out to Him for deliverance?
Bowing to the Majesty of Christ or Cultivating Own Popularity?
Break free from the chains of pride and self-centeredness.
Follow Jesus’ example to grow in humility, relying on the Holy Spirit to guide you daily.
God is near to all who call on Him.
Responding in Faith to Our Faithful God
Do you find yourself relying on your own strength and coming up short?
God is faithful and not one of His promises fail. He comes through every single time.
#FaithfulGod #PromisesFulfilled #TrustingHisWord
Humility: Jesus, the Ultimate Example
Break free from the chains of pride and self-centeredness.
Follow Jesus’ example to grow in humility, relying on the Holy Spirit to guide you daily.
God is near to all who call on Him.
God’s Faithfulness: Our Hope and Stay
In a world filled with uncertainties, God’s unchanging faithfulness shines as an anchor for our souls.
#GodsFaithfulness
#ComfortandStrength #UnwaveringHope
God’s Mercy: Liberates Hearts, Renews Purpose
Are there times you feel disconnected from God like He is distant, uninterested, or even absent in your life?
God is near to all who call on Him.
God is Just: Lessons from the Life of Achan
How much does obedience to God really matter?
Achan’s story teaches us some powerful lessons on the consequences and impact of our actions.
#JusticeMatters
#AccountabilityMatters
#ConsequencesOfChoices
Ever-Present God: Listens When We Call
Are there times you feel disconnected from God like He is distant, uninterested, or even absent in your life?
God is near to all who call on Him.
Stepping into Miracles: Trusting God’s Faithfulness in Impossible Situations
Do you ever feel all alone, like nobody cares? God lovingly carries us on eagle’s wings, calling us to trust His love and wisdom, even when He stirs our nests.
God Lovingly Cares for Us: Soaring on Eagles’ Wings
Do you ever feel all alone, like nobody cares? God lovingly carries us on eagle’s wings, calling us to trust His love and wisdom, even when He stirs our nests.
The Power of the Pause: Avoiding the Trap of Self-Defense
When faced with criticism or unjust accusations, our natural instinct is to defend ourselves. Avoiding self-defense demonstrates trust in God’s sovereignty.
Embracing God’s Omniscience and Living His Word
“God’s omniscience is a comforting truth. It means that no matter what we face, He already knows the outcome and has a plan in place.” – Rick Warren
Would you choose to trust Him and live out His Word?
Jesus’ Prayer – Embracing Surrender
Have your prayers gone unanswered? Are you struggling to submit to God’s plans and desires? Be inspired by Jesus’ honest prayer of humble surrender.
God Cares: The Sin of Doing Nothing
True love is not but manifested through compassionate action, extending a helping hand to those in need.
When I needed a neighbor were you there?
Jesus is Coming – Urgent Need to Be Prepared
Jesus’ return is imminent.
The certainty of His return should ignite a fire within us to live with purpose and intention.
Practicing Justice: Reflects the Heart of God
Justice is not an optional add-on to our faith. It is a core component, intricately woven into the very fabric of who God is and what He desires for His creation. Am I reflecting my God by practicing justice?
Jesus Cares More About My Heart than My Bags of Gold
The widow’s giving was spectacular not because of what she gave, but how she gave. What would the Lord see in your giving and mine?
God Restores: The Power of His Word
Our God is a God not just of second chances, but many chances.
Getting right with God after a time of rebellion must always begin and center on God’s word.
n those moments when we feel broken, lost, or burdened by guilt, it is through the Word that we find hope and healing. It is in the promises and teachings of Scripture that we encounter the very heart of God, who longs to restore and renew us.
God Answers Faith-filled Prayers
Consider the mountains you may be facing today. Persist in faith-filled prayer, knowing that He is able to move and overcome the impossible.
Our Jealous God Demands Exclusive Devotion
Read: Deuteronomy 4-6 Deuteronomy 5:9 -10 - You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a...
God Heals: On the Jericho Road
Read: Mark 10:32-52 Mark 10:49 - Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.†“On the Jericho road, there is room for just two, no more and no less, just Jesus and you. “ Having walked long distances, and dealt with many questions and requests, Jesus now passes through...
Faithful God: The High Cost of Unbelief
Read: Numbers 35-36 Numbers 36:13 - These are the commands and regulations the Lord gave through Moses to the Israelites on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. God is always faithful, even when we are unfaithful. At the end of the book of Numbers,...
From Last to First – Unpacking Biblical Greatness
Read: Mark 9:30-50 Mark 9:35 - Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, "Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all." Jesus, truly the greatest in the kingdom of God, made Himself last of all, the Servant King, for our sake. The...
From Levitical Priests to Jesus’ Priesthood
Read: Numbers 29-31 Numbers 29:40 - Moses told the Israelites all that the Lord commanded him. Jesus the High Priest, offered Himself as the permanent, once-and-for-all sacrifice to atone for the sins of all people, for all time. Israel was now at the threshold of the...
Following Jesus’ Example of Compassion
Read: Mark 8 Mark 8:1- 3 - During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. If I send...
Finding Strength in Our Defender
Read: Numbers 23-25 Numbers 23:18-20 Then he spoke his message:“Arise, Balak, and listen; hear me, son of Zippor.God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind.Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not...
What Actually Matters: Tradition Vs Truth
Read: Mark 7:1-13 Mark 7:14-15 - Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them." God and His word are...
God’s Response to Rebellion: Aaron’s Rod
Read: Numbers 17-19 Numbers 17:4-5 - Place them in the tent of meeting in front of the ark of the covenant law, where I meet with you. The staff belonging to the man I choose will sprout, and I will rid myself of this constant grumbling against you by the Israelites....
The Power of Faith: Rejection Expected, Limitations of Unbelief
Read: Mark 6:1-29 Mark 6:4-6 - Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home. He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack...
Bible Verses: The Bible, Word of God
The Bible is a collection of 66 writings by more than 40 human authors. It is God’s special and unique written revelation of Himself to human beings and, as such, its words are not only the words of the human authors, but also the very words of God (2 Timothy...
Bible Verses: The Lord our God
The Lord our God is powerful and unchanging. His power is evident throughout history and continues to be displayed in the lives of believers today. His unchanging nature gives us hope and security, knowing that He will never leave us or forsake us. As we live in light...
Bible Verses: Jesus, the Cornerstone
Jesus is the cornerstone of God’s great plan of the ages, that all things would be founded and fulfilled in Him. The ‘capstone’ or ‘cornerstone’ was an important stone, that held together two rows of stones or stabilized the stones at the foundation. Jesus...
From Aaron to Jesus: The Once and For All Atonement
Jesus has secured for us an eternal redemption and is our Mediator before God. Jesus came and ended the Tabernacle and sacrifices.
Bible Verses: Jesus, Our Servant King
Jesus, sets us the ultimate example of servant leadership through His humility. The Son of God, the Second Person in the Trinity, left His glory above to come and serve and die for you and me. What kind of love is this? As you meditate on these verses, may you grow in...
What in Your Life Needs To Be Undone?
Read: Matthew 18:1-20 Matthew 18:8 - If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into eternal fire. God is holy and calls us to be...
Bible Verses: God Directs Your Steps
You matter to God. He is with you and will direct your steps. David knew better than most that there would be dark days in this life and he wrote that, even though he walked through the valley of the shadow of death, he didn’t need to fear evil because His heavenly...
Bible Verses: God Cares for You
Do you ever feel all alone and like nobody cares? That God is far away and doesn’t care for you? That maybe He has forgotten about you or isn’t really involved in your life? As you read and meditate on these verses, may God encourage your heart with the truth of...
Bible Verses: God is My Defender
God is our Defender. He will fight our battles for us when we trust and rest in Him. He is our refuge, our strong tower: Whatever might be your situation, however great your challenge, whatever you may be going through, or whatever you may have done, please remember...
Bible Verses: Jesus, Son of God
Jesus is the second person of the Trinity and has existed eternally. The title "Son of God" does not indicate Jesus was the literal offspring of His Father. On the contrary, the Bible often uses the word "son" to mean, "possessing the nature of," or, "in the order...
Bible Verses: Holy
To be holy is to be set apart, sacred, sanctified. God is holy. God is perfect in all His ways in eternity past, present, and future. His perfection is revealed in three Persons: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit, who share equal divine attributes. No one is...
Name of God: I AM
God replied to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you. Exodus 3:14 God revealed Himself to Moses as I AM. Some truths we learn from this name of God: God has no equal: There is no equivalent for God but God. If you place God on...
People of the Bible: Moses
Who is Moses in the Bible ? Learn 13 facts about Moses.
Bible Verses: Compassion
Compassion is to feel deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is hurting, in pain, or has misfortune and is accompanied by a strong desire to help the suffering. Jesus demonstrated compassion by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and comforting the grieving....
Where Can We Find Comfort in Troubled Times?
Our God is a God of compassion, He cares deeply and is concerned for you and me. He wants to give you comfort. However, in times of difficulty and hardship we may find it difficult to remember this.
Scripture Writing
Scripture writing is just what the name implies - it is the practice of writing out passages from the Bible by hand. This can be a fun, creative and helpful form of meditation on the words of Scripture. Psalm 119:11 - I have hidden your word in my heart that I...
People of the Bible: Joseph
Who is Joseph in the Bible ? Why is he a well known leader in the bible ? Learn 10 facts about the life of Job.
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Daily Devotion Post by Bindu Rachel Mathew Read Titus 3:1-11 Vs 1-2- make a note of all the qualities mentioned in these verses- what are the areas that require to be worked on? Vs 3- Our past - compare it to what we are now. Vs 4- 7- the how and why of the saving...
Traditions of Faith
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God’s Provision
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Compassionate Restoration
10: Choose to Wrestle
Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Paul simply announces spiritual warfare as a fact....
From Why to Who
Falsely Accused
09: More Than Conquerors
Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. To put on the whole armor of God is to apply all of the Gospel to all of our life. Christ secured our victory in spiritual warfare on the cross...
‘Foolish’ Obedience
Be Like Me Says He
Ephesians 5:1-2 - Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. When life throws you a curve ball...
08: Strengthened not Sapped
Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Paul reminds his readers that every Christian is engaged in spiritual warfare. Spiritual warfare is to stand against the devil and face the forces of evil and darkness....
07: Divine Resource
Zechariah 4:6 - ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts. The Lord explains how Zerubbabel will accomplish the work. Zerubbabel was the civic leader of Jerusalem and had the responsibility to finish the work of rebuilding the...
What Are You Holding On To?
06: Unwavering Labour
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. In the earlier verses, Paul brilliantly links together the ideas of sin, death, and our...
05: No Matter What
Romans 8:37 - Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. The security of the believer is God’s love. Satan is our adversary and sends all kinds of life-defeating, joy-stealing attacks to threaten the faith and well-being of God’s...
04: A Servant’s Confidence
Isaiah 54:17 - No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,†says the Lord. This is no blanket promise for...
03: Obediently Yours
2 Corinthians 10: 5 - casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. Paul is addressing the carnal ways among the Corinthian people. Christians have been...
02: Confident and Victorious
1 John 4:4 - You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. In a war, the strength and resources of those in the battle determine the victor. Christians in spiritual warfare fight from a place...
Overwhelming Knowledge
01: Take Up and Stand
James 4:7 -Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. To resist the devil is imperative, not a choice. The devil is to be resisted. The Bible in 1 Peter 5:8 reminds us that our adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion seeking...
Complete Dependence, Constant Connection
John 15:1-2 - I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. A disciple bears fruit for Christ. God repeatedly used a vine...
Eager to Share
John 1:40-42 - One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah†(which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. A disciple...
Heart Full of Joy
Psalm 33:1 - Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous; for praise from the upright is beautiful. God’s people are called to rejoice in Him. To rejoice is to feel or show great joy or delight. An upright person is one without deception (Psalm 32:2), is full of the...
Resting, Gratefully
Romans 8:35-39 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the...
A Guarded Heart
Philippians 4:6-7 - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. A...
For Everyone Ever Born
John 20:1 (NIV) - Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. He is risen He is risen indeed Breaking forever the chains of hell He is risen He is risen indeed...
A Journey Through the Week
Philippians 2:8 - And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! A lot can happen in a week, wouldn’t you agree? Journey with me, let’s look, let’s see, what is it that we see this week?...
Channel of Blessing
1 Peter 4:11 - As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Every one of us has received gifts from God. Peter reminds his readers that each one is to minister their gift as good stewards. A...
Worship and Gratitude
Ephesians 5:18 - 20 - And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to...
Alive and Active
Not to Forget
Tower of Refuge
Without Reserves
Matthew 8:19-20 - Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.†And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.†A certain scribe makes Jesus...
Partial Obedience?
Why Not Me?
It is Finished
Part of His Family
Matthew 12:50 - or whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.†As Jesus' family, his mother and brothers may have expected special privileges. Jesus’ mother and brothers come looking for him. They possibly came in the hope...
Day 14: From Gallery to One
Victorious Christian Living Lord the opinions of our family and friends take way more importance than they should. As a result, we are so caught up in ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ and ‘playing to the gallery’ Lord, that we are caught up in the never-ending...
Day 13: From Entitled to Rights Surrendered
Victorious Christian Living Lord we often are so full of ourselves, our rights, and our entitlement. We are proud and focused on ourselves, our interests, our needs, our wants. We don’t mind blaming others when we feel threatened or to make ourselves look good. We...
Day 12: From Prayerless to Prayerful
Victorious Christian Living Lord, we confess that we don’t pray enough. You have commanded us to pray in all situations, but we don’t. Sometimes we pray superficially. Other times we don’t pray because we feel it is too small or insignificant for a mighty God...
Day 11: From Fearful to Secure
Victorious Christian Living Lord, we are so caught up in our own fear and insecurity that we forget who we are or whose we are. Each day and its challenges often leave us feeling so inadequate, anxious, and stressed about almost everything, causing major impact on our...
Day 10: From Unbelief to Unswerving Faith
Victorious Christian Living Unbelief, doubt, and worry plague our minds constantly Lord, and reflect in how we respond to life situations, day in and day out. We don’t take you at your word Lord, or live confidently each day, by the many promises in your word. We...
Day 9: From Busy to Important
Victorious Christian Living Lord, we are so guilty of getting caught up in the busyness of life and losing focus of what really matters. We are busy doing life and keeping up with all its demands, that we don’t make time for you. In our busyness, we don’t...
Day 8: From Disappointment to Peace
Victorious Christian Living Lord, disappointments, discouragements are very real and we experience them almost every day. We are disappointed with our situations, with ourselves, the people in our lives and the list can go on. In our disappointment we tend to believe...
Day 7: From Bitterness to Remembrance
Victorious Christian Living Lord we confess that we have been bitter when we don’t seem to be getting answers for things we have prayed and we have prayed for, may be for even years on end. We are quick to to doubt your goodness and we do not trust your...
Day 6: From Making Excuses to Repentance
Victorious Christian Living Lord forgive us for times when we excuse our actions, not taking responsibility for our wrongful behaviour. For times Lord when we are quick to hide our wrongful words and actions behind – ‘I behaved this way because they did this, said...
Day 5: From Complaining to Contentment
Victorious Christian Living So often Lord we are unhappy with our situations and tend to compare and complain. We are quick to be bitter and to murmur. We are so focused on the ‘grass that is greener on the other side’ that we forget to see or appreciate what you...
Day 4: From Controlling to Liberating Faith
Victorious Christian Living Lord so often in our fear or pride, we tend to try and control our circumstances and the people around us. We are so bent on having our own way. We want to be in control of every detail, big and small. We have failed to seek your will or...
Day 3: From Rebellion to Surrender
Victorious Christian Living Lord we are sinful and our hearts are inclined to rebel. We have rebelled against you in so many ways, in our actions and our thoughts. We have rebelled when we have not remembered the abundance of your mercies and goodness to us, when we...
Day 2: From Complacency to Passionate Zeal
Victorious Christian Living Lord as we look back we confess that we have been complacent many a time. We have taken you and your amazing love for granted, We have so easily forgotten the unexplainable price you paid for each of us, when you chose to come down to earth...
Day 1: Grateful and Renewed Commitment
Victorious Christian Living Lord as we look back on the year gone by, with its many challenges, fears, and pain, we are grateful! We are grateful Lord to be alive when many loved ones have been called home. We are grateful for the many ways you have provided and...
Prepare for Victorious Christian Living
Victorious Christian Living Making resolutions at the beginning of the year is common practice. At the beginning of the year, many of us make resolves and resolutions of various kinds, to bring change with regard to our health, time, finances, or even relationships....
Part 4: Incredible Gift
Advent: Who is He in Yonder Stall? John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. As we continue to ponder Who is He in Yonder Stall, we remember what All...
Part 3: Faithful One
Advent: Who is He in Yonder Stall? Deuteronomy 7:9 - Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments; As we consider the question - Who is He...
Part 2 – Promise-Keeper
Advent: Who is He in Yonder Stall? Genesis 3:15 - And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.†As we continue in this series – ‘Who is He in Yonder Stall’ and...
Part 1: All Heavens Declare
Advent: Who is He in Yonder Stall? Psalm 19:1-3The heavens declare the glory of God;And the firmament shows His handiwork.2 Day unto day utters speech,And night unto night reveals knowledge.3 There is no speech nor...
Who is He in Yonder Stall?
Advent: Who is He in Yonder Stall? We are here again, at the threshold of yet another season of Advent. And yet, this may be a season way different from earlier years. The year past has been one of many challenges for all of us, a time of great personal loss of loved...
Part 10 – First Response
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:18-20 - Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints We have looked closely at the different parts of the armor of...
Part 9 – Fight, in Him-Confidence
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:17b - The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. In all of the armor of God, we are provided with but one weapon of offense: the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, the Bible. The sword, the Bible, is the...
Part 8 – Essential Protection
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:17a - And take the helmet of salvation, In the ancient world, the helmet usually was a leather cap studded with metal for extra strength. Often some kind of plume or decoration was added, perhaps to identify the solider...
Part 7 – Take Up, Hold Up
Ephesians 6:16 - above all, taking the shield of faith with which, you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. The fourth piece of armor Paul discusses in Ephesians 6 is the shield of faith. In ancient warfare, arrows on fire were...
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Part 6 – Marching Orders
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:15 - and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Shoes, like the belt, may initially seem superfluous in a discussion about spiritual armor, but shoes are essential part of a soldier’s preparation for...
Part 5 – Through Christ Alone
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:14b - Having put on the breastplate of righteousness: Paul recognizes the important need to have our spiritual vitals covered in righteousness. The Roman soldier’s breastplate could be metal, adhering to the shape of...
Part 4 – Battle Ready
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:14a - Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth Strictly, the belt is not part of the armor. And yet, the belt was no mere adornment of the Roman soldier, but an essential part of his equipment. The belt played a...
Part 3 – The Real Enemy
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:12-13 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the...
Part 2 – Call to Action
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. As Paul finishes his letter to the Ephesians, he thinks of the greatest struggle that is before them and wants to prepare...
Part 1 – Increasing Strength
Series: Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Having carefully established our place in Jesus and the basics of our Christian faith, Paul now says, finally, my brethren. Paul has established...
The Battle Is Not Yours
2 Chronicles 20:15 (NIV) - ...This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. When battles of life overwhelm you And each day brings challenges anew When the pain and...
Part 8: Fix Your Eyes
Series: Daily Christian Living Matthew 5:10-12 - Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for...
Part 7:Bridge Builders
Series: Daily Christian Living Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Peace refers to freedom from disturbance. It means tranquillity. The Lord is saying to His disciples, there is a blessing for those who are...
Part 6: Cleansed and Focused
Series: Daily Christian Living Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. The Lord here is talking about purity of the heart. Jesus came into the world to purify our dirty hearts. He reminds the disciples, it is not enough to have...
Part 5: Compelled by Mercy
Series: Daily Christian Living Matthew 5:7 – Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. The Lord now moves to the next Beatitude of being merciful. Mercy is to have compassion or kindness that makes you forgive someone, usually someone you have authority...
Part 4: Starved and Parched
Series: Daily Christian Living Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Moving to the next of the Beatitudes, the Lord says those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, will be filled. Righteousness is...
Part 3: Calm and Resting
Series: Daily Christian Living Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. We now come to the third of the Beatitudes, meekness. The Easton Bible Dictionary defines meekness to be of a calm temper of mind, not easily provoked. Meekness is the...
Part 2: Heartbroken
Series: Daily Christian Living Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Moving on now to the next blessing that goes with living daily as followers of Christ. What does it mean to mourn? And what does one mourn over? To mourn is to...
Part 1: Poverty-Stricken
Series: Daily Christian Living Matthew 5:3 - “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. These teachings begin with and repeat the word ‘blessed.’ There are blessings for those who have these attributes that Christ describes in His...
Introduction: Daily Christian Living
Series: Daily Christian Living We here begin a series on this passage in the gospel of Matthew 5, famously known as the Beatitudes. We will look together in the coming weeks at this section of Jesus’ teaching the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5 begins by saying,...
Choose to Stand
Isaiah 43:17-18 - “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? Lord as into this new year I stepMy heart is heavy, my feet are cold.I, Lord, tend to worry and to...
Relentless Amazing Love
Isaiah 7:14 - Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Relentless amazing loveBrought my Lord and KingMaker of all the universeTo earth, as mere man, to...
Even Now?
So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. John 11:6 Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. This probably was the most remarkable miracle Jesus performed. “There is no parallel whatever for the raising of a man who had been dead for...
Would You Dare?
But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Daniel 1:8 Nebuchadnezzar confiscated more than the holy things from the temple. He brought to Babylon the young and...
Plow and Prepare
This is what the Lord says to the people of Judah and to Jerusalem: “Break up your unploughed ground and do not sow among thorns. Circumcise yourselves to the Lord, circumcise your hearts. Jeremiah 4:3-4a God is calling His people to repent. Fallow ground is...
Beyond the Questions
“Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker, those who are nothing but potsherds among the potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘The potter has no hands’? Isaiah 45:9 Israel’s deliverance is...
Miserably Miserable
while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,†he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.†1 Kings 19:4 Elijah was depressed. God...
A Set Apart Privilege
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart, he and his descendants forever, to consecrate the most holy things, to offer sacrifices before the Lord, to minister before him and to pronounce blessings in his name forever. 1 Chronicles...
Authentication, And Proof
Adam, Seth, Enosh, Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah. 1 Chronicles 1:1-3 Genealogies have their own place of significance. Chronicles opens with a genealogical record. This to most of us seems irrelevant and boring. We tend to skip over these...
Why Not Me?
The Lord said to Moses, “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the Israelites. After that, you will be gathered to your people.†Numbers 31:1-2 The Lord tells Moses to exterminate the Midianites. This is the first time in Israel’s history that God is mandating a...
Washed, Dressed, Anointed
Moses then said to Aaron and his sons, “Cook the meat at the entrance to the tent of meeting and eat it there with the bread from the basket of ordination offerings, as I was commanded: ‘Aaron and his sons are to eat it.’ Leviticus 8:31 Moses did as the Lord...
Before It’s Too Late
If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it. Genesis 4:7 Cain was working late. Another day was drawing to a close, but today was different. As...
More Than Able
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. As we look around and are often overwhelmed by all that is happening, the Word of God reminds us...
Master the Tempest is Raging!
Mark 4:37-40A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?â€Â He woke up...
What Do You Seek?
What are you seeking today? What is keeping you busy and your days full? The Bible says, seek Him and His Kingdom first.
#SeekingTheKingdom #FindingPeaceandJoy #GuidedbyHisPresence #SeekGodFirst #BiblePromises
Look Away to Look
Psalm 123:2 (NIV) - As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he shows us his mercy. Look unto Jesus Expecting Him, you to save, heal and protect...
Emergency Drill
2 Chronicles 20:3 (AMP) - 3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set himself [determinedly, as his vital need] to seek the Lord; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Emergency drills are a mandatory part of every organization’s quality standard requirement....
You are Valued and Worth a Stop: Voice, Not Noise
Do you feel overlooked, rejected, unheard, unimportant, seeking a breakthrough? Our God cares to stop, listen to our cry. He knows your name, hears your voice.
ValuedByGod #VoiceNotNoise #GodsLoveForAll #PersistentFaith
I stand amazed
And here we are Yet another Christmas Yet another time to celebrate Yet another season to rejoice Because He came, leaving all above His glory splendor his power To become like you and me He was born in a manger Where ox and ass kept Him company Wrapped in swaddling...
I AM the Bread Of Life
John 6:35 (NIV) Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. I AM says the Lord I AM the Bread of life I AM the only One who can feed you The only One who can satisfy...
On His Behalf
Genesis 1:26 (NIV) - Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the...
Idol Worship Anybody?
John 3:14-15 (NIV) - Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,15 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.†If someone were to ask you today You an idol worshipper, what would you say? No way! would...
Just Trust Me
Matthew 6:25-27 (NIV) - “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or...
I AM The True Vine
John 15:1-2 (NIV) - “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, so that it will be even more fruitful. I AM says the Lord I AM the True Vine I AM...
Love Means Action
1 John 3:18 (NIV) - Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. Love is not an emotion Rather, actual intentional action Love sometimes means a tough choice When your heart says otherwise Love is to let go, even though All you...
Look And Look Again
Hebrews 3:1 (NIV) - Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. When you happy and joyful And you have all you need When life is going well Look at Him who is...
Messed Up People: A Call to Shine
Matthew 5:15 (NIV) - Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. When all around is futilityAnd there is just no clarityWhere right and wrongIs lost in the rising throngThat...
What Next?
1 Thessalonians 3:13 (NIV) - May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones. Every one of us is born And so also it will not be long When every one of us will...
A Yielded Heart
Psalm 40:8 (NIV) - I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.†As you teach me many things today May I not harden my heart I pray Give me Lord the grace to see That You are gently moulding me In ways strange, yet precious To be more like You,...
Lean On The Rock
Psalm 18:2 (NIV) - The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Disappointments are real Discouragements are sure to come No one is perfect, no not one...
I AM the Resurrection and Life
John 11:25 (NIV) - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; I AM says the Lord I AM the Resurrection and life I AM the One who alone gives Eternal life beyond earthly lives As you look around...
No, Not Some Fabricated Prose
Luke 24:5-6 (NIV) - In their fright, the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! He arose! He arose! That is the amazing truth No, not some fabricated...
Humbly Recieve
John 19:30 (NIV) - When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.†With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Even as I look at the cross And the pain for me you bore My mind cannot even grasp The amazing love at its core My heart is...
You Are Coming Lord
Matthew 24:30-31 (NIV) - Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet...
True Fast
Isaiah 58:6 (NIV) Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: True fast says the Lord Is when we show love toward, Those around, and not exploit But to Him, thru our lives point True fast says the Lord Is when we show love toward Those around and not let strife Be...
The Rock That is Higher Than I
When I am overwhelmed, sheer exhausted
And the day seems full of pain
…
Then Lord then, lead me
To the Rock that is higher than I
Remember
Deuteronomy 15:15 (NIV) - Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you. When life is tough And you are confused When you feel you’re done And just cannot move on When you simply cannot find A single reason to smile Remember...
True Rest
Isaiah 30:15 (NIV) - This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. To find rest When life is so stressed The air so filled...
Abundant Grace Of God
Romans 2:4 (NIV) - Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? It is but a matter of choice What each one does with his or her life The straight and...
A New Year Prayer
Lord as into this New Year I stepThis my prayer this my requestGive me joy Lord, Give me loveThat to a watching worldI would live to show, the beautyOf a life that in You is found! Lord as into this New Year I stepNo clue have I of what to expectOf what the joys or...