1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” We are asked to have fervent love for one another. Fervent means displaying very hot, burning, glowing or passionate intensity. We have to intentionally love one another with fervent love because this love is […]
Ephesians 5:2 – “Walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” Another version of the same verse reads: “Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering […]
Psalm 145:14 – “The Lord upholds all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down.” A fall normally causes damage to a person or a thing: like a cup, a plate or a vase – which can break and be destroyed beyond repair, or, leave marks, dents, scars. Also feeling down, staying low or […]
Hebrews 11:6 – “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” According to the dictionary, faith is a ‘strong belief in God based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof’. According to the […]
Psalm 146:1-2 – “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.” It is so good to praise the Lord, to focus on Him, on Who He Is, and to give Him all the glory […]
Deuteronomy 28:4 – “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.” This amazing promise of God which abound in blessings for us has everything to do with our obedience to Him. Our God […]
Psalm 107:8 – “Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” Depending on their culture and upbringing, children are taught and reminded to say “thank you” when someone does something nice towards them. It teaches them gratitude and appreciation. But […]
Psalm 118:14 – “The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation.” Sometimes things happen in our lives that can throw us off balance; for a moment we may feel like we are being pushed to the edge and feel hopelessness. This can make us feel weak and discouraged, or like giving […]
Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.” Concerning light, Jesus said that “we are the light of the world; that people don’t light a lamp and put it under a bowl, but the light is put on a stand instead to […]
Proverbs 17:6 – “Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their father.“ No matter how big or small a home may be, if it is void of people, it can be a sad and empty place. And what joy it is when a home is filled with people […]
