Month: November 2019

20
Nov

Walking by Faith

2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Imagine a father promising his son that he would buy him a football for his birthday. What do you think the son’s reaction would be? He would be thrilled and excitedly look forward to his birthday gift. Has the son seen the ball? No. But […]

19
Nov

You are a Child of God

Galatians 3:26 – “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.” A huge majority of the world is seeking an identity. People tend to identify themselves (and others) by their physical appearance, family background, education, lifestyle or career. But your identity cannot rest in these factors. Physical appearances change, and hardly anyone is […]

18
Nov

The Power to Conquer

Psalm 91:13 – “You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.” Psalm 91 is a psalm of blessing over those who dwell in the presence of the Lord. It is a passage many look to when they feel anxious or afraid. Every verse speaks […]

17
Nov

Our excellent and glorious God

Psalm 8:1:  O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.  (KJV). God’s name is excellent in all the earth.  His name is great over every other name, whether on earth or in heaven.  Nothing can be compared to God’s glory.  It is […]

16
Nov

Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life

John 11:25:  Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection , and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. (KJV). Jesus’ friend, Lazarus had died, and Jesus was not with the family at that time of grief.  When Jesus came to the house of Lazarus, it was […]

15
Nov

Eternal life

I John 2:25:  And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.  (KJV). Eternal life is used 17 times in the Gospel of John.  It is said that it is a consistent theme both in his gospel as well as his epistle.  Eternal life is given to us through Jesus Christ.  […]

14
Nov

The everlasting life

John 6:47:  Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me hath everlasting life. We all have a purpose for living on earth.  We are here not by chance but by the will of God.  Our living on earth is not just to live for some years and just vanish from it, but […]

13
Nov

Feeling safe with God

Isaiah 43:1:  But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not; for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. (KJV). God wants His children to feel safe and loved, much like an earthly parent.  It has been […]

12
Nov

God, the source of all strength and comfort

Isaiah 40:29:  He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.  (KJV). God loves to care and protect His children always.  He empowers those who are weak or those who seemingly faint when they feel that they are not able to keep their trust or faith in God.  […]