Jesus reached out to everyone, breaking down social barriers. Let’s follow His example and extend compassion to those in need. How can you show compassion today?
Behold!
Behold: A Daily Quest through Scripture
Let’s take time this year to delve into Scripture, to behold, to gaze upon the many facets of God’s divine character intricately woven into every page of Scripture.
The plan is to post every week – Monday to Friday, from either the Old or New Testament, based on a meticulously curated reading plan from Bible Gateway.
The call to Behold awaits, will you answer and journey along?
Join me in this exciting adventure of daily discovery and divine revelation!
Preethi
Finding Strength in Our Defender
God is your strength. Stand rooted in your spiritual connection with the true God and remember He is our Way Maker, mighty in battle.
What Actually Matters: Tradition Vs Truth
In our spiritual journey, let’s be wary of prioritizing man-made traditions over God’s word. Jesus teaches us that authenticity and heart condition matter more than mere appearances.
God’s Response to Rebellion: Aaron’s Rod
Aaron’s rod not only sprouted but budded, blossomed, and yielded ripe almonds – a miracle only God could perform. Not a small sign, but a vivid display of His approval of Aaron’s leadership.
The Power of Faith: Rejection Expected, Limitations of Unbelief
Jesus experienced the pain of rejection. He was rejected by His own family, not even His brothers believed Him
God’s Response to Pride: Are You Dealing with Unfair Judgement?
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?
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.
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!
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
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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