Acts 16:31 – And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. In Luke 23:42, one of the criminals hanging next to Jesus on the cross prayed, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom”. Notice that he didn’t ask Jesus to stop his pain, although he […]
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Out of sheer insecurity and low self-esteem, Rose functioned as a much-hated manager. She threw her weight around, was mean and unkind to her subordinates […]
1 Samuel 2:9 – “He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.” Each of us has our own strengths and weaknesses. For example, a gym enthusiast might be exceptional in the fitness department but not great at handling money. A […]
2 Peter 1:2 – “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord…” You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Knowledge is power.” It basically means that knowledge in a particular field equips you to perform at your best. Today’s verse talks about knowledge too – knowing God. […]
Proverbs 10:31-32 – “The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable…” Most of us equate wisdom with education or experience. We look up to intellectual leaders because they are well-learned. We respect veterans in various fields because they’ve […]
Psalm 18:35 – “Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.” King David was an army man through and through. It’s strange to think of a meek shepherd boy fighting giants and conquering kingdoms, but that’s exactly what […]
Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” Refrigerators have become an essential appliance in almost all households. There was a time when our ancestors bought fresh produce every day, cooked it right away and consumed it before the day ended. Now that we have refrigerators, […]
Psalm 71:3 – “Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.” Rocks come in various sizes and shapes, and they serve various purposes in nature. They are known to be strong and trustworthy, protecting various flora and fauna […]
Isaiah 49:25 – “And the prey of the tyrant will be rescued; For I will contend with the one who contends with you, and I will save your sons.” The world has seen the rise and fall of many tyrannical rulers. A quick look at history reminds us of the crimes committed by dictators and […]
Psalm 62:2 – “He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.” In this scripture, David confesses his confidence in and dependence upon God, and encourages himself to continue to wait on Him. David also encourages others to trust in God. Singing God’s praises helped David […]
