Author: Julie Jacob

16
Jul

Shalom

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. We live in a world where peace often feels like a far-off hope. Whether it is wars between countries, friction in our relationships, or unrest within our hearts, it seems like trouble often outweighs peace. […]

15
Jul

Set Your Heart on the One

Psalm 84:5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. Psalms 84 is the psalmist’s prayer expressing his desire to be in the courts of the Lord. In the past, the Israelites faced many toils and hardships on their pilgrimage to Zion. Yet, those who trusted in the […]

14
Jul

Springs of Water

Isaiah 49:10 They shall neither hunger nor thirst, neither heat nor sun shall strike them; for He who has mercy on them will lead them, even by the springs of water He will guide them. The Israelites suffered great hardships and humiliation during their exile in Babylon. Being far from their homeland, prophet Isaiah’s prophesies […]

13
Jul

Celebrate His Lordship

Psalm 9:1 I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. David’s Psalm 9 is a celebration of God’s victories over Israel’s enemies. This psalm was sung by the king, his worship leaders, and his subjects together, publicly revealing God’s greatness and acknowledging His miraculous works.  […]

12
Jul

Content in Christ

Hebrews 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Have you ever felt like others are living a more desirable life than you? At one point, they were just like you. But now, they enjoy […]

13
Mar

My Safe Room

Nahum 1:7 NKJV The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. Nahum, the prophet of God, receives a vision concerning the city of Nineveh. In his writings, he prophesies the overthrow and complete ruin of the evil city. Nahum warns Nineveh that God will […]

12
Mar

Triumph in the Lord

Psalm 18:32-33 NKJV It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places. David composed Psalm 18 following his victories over his enemies. He recited this gratitude song after the Lord delivered him from the hands […]

11
Mar

God’s Grace is Enough!

2 Corinthians 12:10 NKJV Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Paul, the great apostle of God, lived with a thorn in his flesh, a severe affliction. He pleaded with God three times to remove it, […]

10
Mar

The Ultimate Rewarder

Philippians 4:19 NKJV My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Today’s verse is quite familiar to us; we have likely declared this in our lives or someone else’s at least once. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul expresses gratitude for the gift they sent him, […]

09
Mar

Kneel Before the True King

Psalm 95:6 NKJV Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Psalm 95 is a call to praise and worship the Lord, the Maker of the universe and all that exists within it. Today’s verse encourages us to come as we are, worshipping, bowing down, and kneeling […]