Did you wake up with heaviness in your heart this morning?
Perhaps you were troubled by disturbing dreams at night. Or you had promised God not to do something again; but did it one more time.
Sometimes your problems and worries looked so large and threatening. There was great fear in your heart and mind.… Read the rest
If you trust in God be assured that exaltation comes from God. This is especially true when God promotes you to leadership.
God told Joshua that he will exalt him (Joshua 3:7). Then God exalted him (Joshua 4:14).
But what happened in between? Did Joshua have any role to play? The answer is yes.
He … Read the rest
All that was needed was a word from Jesus. The man took Jesus at his word and left (John 4:50). This is the story of great faith we all can attempt to follow.
In this story we have a royal official seeking out Jesus for the healing of his son who was dying. This man … Read the rest
Some moments in life cannot be forgotten. One such moment is when God comes searching for you. It can be a time when you had sinned and walked away from him.
More often it can be a time of barrenness when nothing good seems to happen and you are depressed. Out of nowhere God brings … Read the rest
Luke says that Jesus spoke a parable to teach us to always pray and not give up (Luke 18:1). Plainly stated. But easily forgotten.
Why do we give up praying? It mostly happens because most of our prayers are wishes only. Such prayers cannot be sustained.
Then there is the problem of no visible change … Read the rest
Jesus sent us another helper. Just like him. The Holy Spirit.
+ He is the one who makes God’s presence and love real in our lives.
+ He is the one called alongside to help. That is what his name parakletos (in Greek) means.
+ He is the one who not only authored the Scriptures … Read the rest
Honestly, how many of us take Jesus’ command “Do not worry” seriously? If we are not taking it seriously it means that our relationship with him has to improve. We need to spend more quality time with God.
Remember Jesus did not worry because he took time to be with God everyday. The more public … Read the rest
Sometimes your stand for God and truth can put you in trouble. Can there be a higher purpose in such suffering?
Let us look at Jeremiah. He was put in a mud pit for his message of coming judgement (Jeremiah 38:6). He cried out to God (Lamentations 3:55–57).
It was a foreigner, a Cushite, whose … Read the rest
Are you discouraged now? Most likely you felt close to God yesterday. Today it is back to the ordinary life. And emotionally you do not feel God near.
But God is an unchanging God (Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8). He is faithful. So do not try to judge God by your feelings. He will never leave … Read the rest
Why a list of names to begin the story of Jesus (Matthew 1)? What is its personal application to you?
First of all, you as an individual is of great value to God. Therefore he remembers names, knows you by name and calls you by name. You are personally known by God (Pslam 139, Isaiah … Read the rest
You might not get another chance. So grab this opportunity. Forget about what others say. Cry out, because Jesus of Nazareth is passing by (Luke 18:37).
Others who are not so desperate as you; others who are already walking along with him might tell you to shut up. Oh, don’t commit that mistake, for Jesus … Read the rest
“Follow me.” Jesus is calling you.
He is calling you to himself. Most people fear what he is going to ask them to do. The truth is that when you truly follow him you will find joy in doing what he wants you to do.
“Follow me.”
Jesus is calling you to die (Luke 9:23, … Read the rest
Who is God to you? Creator. Provider. Almighty. Judge. All these are true. But there is something more we need to know and experience.
Jesus came to show us this “something more” about God. Jesus came to show us God our heavenly Father. Jesus called God “Abba, Father.” Just as a little one in a … Read the rest
What is the feeling of a little boy as he walks the street with his big elder brother? Confidence is the answer in one word. Confidence in the elder brother’s protective care, sure about his ability to meet any crisis, and almost an attitude of boasting to kids of his age “See, big brother is … Read the rest
Did you miss something this Christmas?
We’re not talking about gifts or money or even keys you tend to misplace. The one thing that leaves a bad taste in the mouth is the question, “What was it all about?” There were Christmas trees, stars, cakes, gifts and Santa Claus.
But the one thing–the most important … Read the rest
Where is your eye today? Is it on money, fame, power, or on a friend?
Know that your steps are going to be in the direction of where your eyes are hooked to. To get best results, “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus” (Hebrews 12:2). Not just to find help. But more to think … Read the rest
