Author: Leena

18
Apr

Commit to the Lord

Psalm 37:5 “Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37 contrasts the heritage of the righteous with the calamity of the wicked. We often see that godless and materialistic people prosper. And yes, we may be tempted to feel jealous or covet what they […]

17
Apr

Blessed Are Those Who Fear the Lord

Psalm 112:1 “Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments.” After a long day at school, David is enjoying a game of football with his friends. However, when the clock strikes 5:30, he quickly says his goodbyes, picks up his bag, and leaves. His parents expect him to be […]

16
Apr

The Justice and Mercy of God

Psalm 101:1 “I will sing of mercy and justice; to You, O Lord, I will sing praises.” Oh, the mercy of God! Where would we be without it? Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God”. What is the consequence of our sin? According to Romans 6:23, the wages […]

05
Feb

His Guiding Light

Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Are you feeling lost, confused, or keenly waiting for stability? Are you looking for a word of wisdom to bring clarity to your situation? The Bible is the “lamp for your feet.” The light of God is His Word […]

04
Feb

The Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. The day we made Jesus the Lord of our lives was the greatest day of our lives! Old things passed away, and we became new creations in Christ Jesus. The Holy Spirit began to live in us, to […]

03
Feb

Wait on the Lord

Isaiah 40:31 Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. “Wait” – a word that’s not particularly what anyone likes to hear! However, waiting on the Lord is not a passive waiting […]

01
Oct

Burden Bearer

Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. In Psalm 55, David is emotionally distressed due to the betrayal of Ahithophel, his advisor, who joined Absalom’s rebellion. Ahithophel counselled Absalom, which increased the threat to David’s reign. David is distraught because […]

30
Sep

The Peace of God

Philippians 4:7 “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” A key difference between the peace God offers and that of this world is that His peace often surpasses understanding. Jesus assured His disciples when He spoke to them of leaving the earth. “Peace I leave […]

29
Sep

Trust His Sovereignty

Psalm 33:10 The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect. David encourages the people of Israel to praise the Lord joyfully with abandon. Praise arises from hearts that completely trust in the Lord, acknowledging His power and love for His children. David speaks of […]

28
Sep

Declare God’s Greatness

Psalm 145:6 “Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness.“ Do you wonder why the psalmist David says men will speak of God’s awesome acts and declare His greatness? Does God need to be reminded of His power and greatness? It is not God, but us who […]