Colossians 1:21-22 NKJV And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight. In our faith walk, we strive to achieve perfection by following legalism and traditions. Though we desire to […]
Ephesians 2:13 NKJV But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Religious individuals often believe that they are always right with God. They can tick off boxes that qualify them as obedient children of God, such as attending church, giving offerings, praying, worshiping, […]
Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks. Deuteronomy 28:4 God desires blessings for all of us, and it’s crucial to understand the impact of choosing blessings over curses, as emphasized by Moses […]
I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. Psalm 57:9 Praising God during tough times is a challenge. David, the psalmist, had been in the same situation. He faced various trials throughout his journey, from a shepherd boy to the political courts. It was clear that […]
The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. Proverbs 15:19 (NIV) A sluggard is someone who lacks the motivation to accomplish anything. They exist in a parasitic manner by relying on others. Sluggishness could also be due to biological or physical factors, but in this […]
Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light. John 12:36 (NIV) John recounted Jesus’ statement to the crowds in Jerusalem. The same crowd that shouted “Hosanna!” (John 12:13) would soon cry out for His crucifixion (John 19:15). Despite understanding the hypocrisy in people (Matthew 15:7-9), Jesus […]
No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls salvation and your gates praise. Isaiah 60:18 (NIV) The prophecies in the book of Isaiah have withstood the test of time. As we journey through the history of the nation of Israel in […]
Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would increase abundantly. Job 8:7 During his time, Job was the most righteous person living then. He went through the most misfortunes that a person could ever endure. He lost his children, his wealth and even his health. In the thick of these trials, Job’s friends […]
Then I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever, for the good of them and their children after them. Jeremiah 32:39 Our God is a very passionate Father. His agape love for us is incomprehensible. The Father’s love was evident when He did not hesitate to send His […]
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble. Proverbs 15:16 The world promotes quick ‘get-rich’ schemes and shortcuts to success. Often, we see the world praising so-called risk-takers, who flaunt their disdain for following God. Those who fear the Lord and live righteously are antiquated and mocked by […]
