Be prepared. There is no substitute for this. Do not for one moment think that you can get ready when this shout is heard: “Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him (Matthew 25:6)!” No. It will be tragic if you are found unprepared.
Be prepared. You do not know when Christ the bridegroom is … Read the rest
Work and worship. How do you balance this? Some people have come up with the concept of “Work is worship.” That cannot be right for God did not say anywhere that your work is equivalent to worship.
As we look at Leviticus Chapter 23 we find the appointed feasts of the Lord described. There in … Read the rest
Jesus Christ is coming again. He is coming soon (Rev. 22:7, 12, 20). And he is coming like a thief in the night (Rev. 16:15, 2 Peter 3:10, 1 Thess. 5:2). He is coming at an unexpected time (Matt. 24:36, 42–44) when people will be saying peace and safety (1 Thess. 5:3).
Jesus himself warned … Read the rest
Yesterday’s anointing is not enough for today’s battle. See, when David was anointed king, the Philistines came to attack him in full force (2 Samuel 5:17). Relying on his God he defeated them twice. But when David neglected to keep touch with God one woman bathing was enough to pull him down. What an army … Read the rest
Holiness is not an option for a believer in Jesus Christ. It is more than a command. It is a royal invitation to share the very nature of God. That is an awesome thought.
First of all holiness is not automatic. We do not become perfect or holy the moment we are born again. Of … Read the rest
Has there been a loss of joy in your life recently? Perhaps this question itself is shocking. Why? Because you somehow lost the understanding that Christian living is one of joy!
King David lost his joy because of the sins he committed. Therefore he prayed, “Restore to me the joy of your salvation (Psalm 51:12).” … Read the rest
God is bringing a powerful case against his people. He is calling heavens and earth as witnesses. Like a parent, God reared children. Yet, God says, they rebelled against him (Isaiah 1:2).
Rebellion is what we commonly see in teenagers; isn’t it? Now what do you call as rebellion in them. First of all they … Read the rest
Waiting is not in our blood. Especially when everything happens so quickly at our fingertips. And often we would like to have this kind of speed-thriller experience with God too. We wish to have instant connect with God to get things done.
“Come up to me on the mountain and stay here” was God’s command … Read the rest
What do you do when you are defeated? The Israelites asked themselves this question, “Why did the LORD bring defeat upon us today before the Philistines” (1 Samuel 4:3)?
It was a right question. They knew that their defeats did not happen by chance. They saw God’s hand in their defeat. It was not the … Read the rest
A believer lives in two worlds at the same time. He lives on earth but his citizenship is in heaven. He makes his home here but he is on a journey to his eternal home. Therefore he lives here as a stranger (Hebrews 11:13–16, 1 Peter 1:17).
Therefore it is important for us to know … Read the rest
There are two questions posed by Jesus to his disciples. One, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Two, “Who do you say I am?”
Several answers are possible for the first question: A prophet, a good man, a miracle worker, healer, teacher, and so on. All of them are true but it … Read the rest
Many of us take great pride in our knowledge. Until there comes moments in life we are unable to find meaning in our struggles, disappointments, and failures.
We seek answers; and no answers come by. We question God. We entertain doubts. We are troubled.
And what if God then comes to us? What if instead … Read the rest
What is God’s call on your life? This is a question which bothers many. Is it a call to be a pastor, a missionary, a doctor, engineer, businessman or a politician?
Let it be whatever God wants you to be. But there is a greater calling which Paul talks about: “For God did not call … Read the rest
Some roles are not glamorous. But without supporting roles the story cannot move forward. I am not talking about movies or story scripts. But I am more concerned about your role in God’s plan.
We all look up to leaders and study their lives and dream about becoming one like them. But only a few … Read the rest
But God. Two words. What a difference it makes if you can look at your situations through these two words.
But God (Genesis 45:7, 8). Joseph is looking at his life through this lens.
But it took him a long time; nearly twenty-two years to come to this point. All along the way, right when … Read the rest
But Jonah ran away from the LORD (Jonah 1:3). He had his own reasons to run away. But it was disobedience.
Again, he forgot he was running away from God. The Psalmist David found out the utter foolishness and impossibility of fleeing from God (Psalm 139:7–12). If his testimony does not convince you, give it … Read the rest
He is “majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders.” “Who among the gods is like you, O LORD (Exodus 15:11)? Therefore, magnify and glorify the LORD in prayer (Psalm 34:3).
We often think of God blessing us. Why not take time to bless his glorious name (Nehemiah 9:5z). … Read the rest
God is reminding you a simple principle today. You reap what you sow.
Why is this reminder important? It is important because many believers wonder about the reason why their life is not exhibiting growth in the Lord.
Okay. Wait a minute. Think. Did you sow anything in the last many years? What does that … Read the rest
God is not mentioned in the Book of Esther. Yet one cannot read it without seeing the unseen hand of God in absolute control of events. Time and again it is demonstrated in the story.
The entire thrust of the story is how God had raised Esther to be the queen. Her status from that … Read the rest
How sad to see the name of the Lord used in ways not intended in the Bible. One such example is God’s name Jehovah-Jireh. It is translated as The LORD will provide (Genesis 22;14).
The common use of this name of God is to say that God provided for our material needs like a house, … Read the rest
Run as to get the prize. Not aimlessly. So says Paul.
So what is your aim? If it is to be like Jesus, then God’s goal and yours are in alignment. Unlike earthly races where only one gets the prize, here in this spiritual race each one has the opportunity to win the prize!
What … Read the rest
Enoch walked with God (Genesis 5:22, 24). He walked with God after he married and had children. His responsibilities and duties at home did not affect his walk with God. So those who say that family needs leave them with little time for God are without excuse.
The Bible asks this question: “Do two walk … Read the rest
What were the challenges this young man faced?
First of all he was a captive. He most likely was torn away from his family. He was young (about sixteen years). His homeland was now devastated. The centre of his Jewish faith the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed. He was taken to a foreign land, given … Read the rest
So many believers are discouraged because their faithful service for God seems to go unnoticed.
At the same time they see many who served God along with them backslide and go astray. Yet again that is discouraging. When people close to you backslide you feel like giving up as well.
In the last chapter of … Read the rest
I would rather be a doorkeeper!
I hope you will not say that. But then the Psalmist was speaking about being a doorkeeper in the house of God (Psalm 84:10).
What was so special about the house of God?
One, he experienced God’s presence there. It is not the church building that makes the presence … Read the rest
You should know your enemy as well as his strategy. By the way if you are believer in Jesus, you are in a battlefield. Nobody sleeps there. You have to be alert and fight.
So what is the enemy’s strategy? There are several. But the great one of them all is the question, “Did God … Read the rest
“Where are you?”
This was God’s first question to man. It is recorded in Genesis 3:9 in the Bible. He is asking the same question to you today.
“Where are you?”
Are you hiding from God today? If so God desires you to come into the light (John 3:20; 1 John 1:7).
“Where are you?”… Read the rest
Abraham believed God. Not when every situation was positive. Quite the opposite. He believed God’s promise to him regarding a son when his body was as good as dead.
Is something dead in your life? The God of Abraham is your God; isn’t he? If God has given you a promise he is able to … Read the rest
What is your passion? Paul had one passion—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace. He was unstoppable because this passion drove him on. He very early expressed his desire to go to Rome (Acts 19:21).
After some time he finds himself in Roman barracks as a prisoner in Jerusalem. He might have thought his … Read the rest
God is not limited by numbers. In fact he often has to take away our confidence in our resources before he will act on our behalf.
The Bible shows us a remarkable incident in the life of Gideon. As he and his army were getting ready for battle God said to him that he had … Read the rest
