Psalm 27:10 – “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.” What does it mean to be forsaken? The dictionary defines it as being abandoned or left behind. One cannot imagine a child being left behind by his/her own parents. But sadly, all too often we hear stories of […]
Hebrews 10:22 – “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” Isn’t it such a blessing to have direct access to God? We don’t have to stand in a queue, get a prior appointment, or […]
Isaiah 26:12-“Lord, thou will ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.” When we look around the world, there is turmoil, hatred, discord, agitation, and distress. But this is what the world feels. Believers have a different life. A life in Jesus and for Jesus. God establishes peace for […]
Psalm 57:2-“I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.” Saul was king of Israel. David was one of his servants. People liked David very much but Saul did not like this and tried to kill David. David fled from Saul and hid in a cave. He came to […]
1 Corinthians 1:3-“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” Normally, when we write a formal letter, we mention the recipient’s name and address followed by the sender’s name and address; earlier these details were – first, ‘from’ and then the ‘to’ details. But Paul, an apostle […]
Psalm 18:30-“As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried; he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.” In this Psalm, David moves from joyful thanks for past victories, for present strength and for the confidence of the future. God empowered David; even after living 20 years […]
Zechariah 2:5-“For, I saith the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.” Zechariah 2 speaks of Israel’s restoration and the coming of a messianic King. The setting – God’s people were discouraged. The temple foundation was laid shortly after their return […]
Psalm 94:18-“When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up.” Psalms 93 – 99 are “royal psalms”; the term ‘royal’ typically describes for a king. These psalms are called “royal” because God is the “king”, the ruler (or king) of everything! Psalm 94 is not a royal psalm but placed between […]
Matthew 8:17-“He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.” This scripture deals with Jesus healing people and His miracles. Jesus had come to Peter’s house on the Sabbath day. The Old Testament law was that people must not work on the Sabbath i.e. Friday evening till Saturday evening; therefore, the Pharisees thought that to […]
James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. God resists the proud but gives grace to those who are humble. God loves every action that is done with humility and service to God kind of attitude. Grace is defined as God’s unmerited favor […]
