Author: Leena

08
Sep

The Work of Righteousness

Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. In this scripture, the prophet Isaiah speaks of the effect of living in righteousness and aligning our lives with God’s will. The Beatitudes (Mathew 5) also speak of being blessed when we live in righteousness. What is […]

07
Sep

Worthy of All Blessing

Psalm 103:2-3 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases. In this psalm, David praises God as he recalls all that He has done for him. God forgave David’s sins and healed his illnesses. David discovered God’s goodness through his personal […]

29
Jun

Bless the Lord

Psalm 103:20 “Bless the Lord, you His angels, who excel in strength, who do His word, heeding the voice of His word.“ The psalmist, David, is said to have written this psalm in his old age. Since David experienced the many blessings, deliverances, mercy, grace, and love of God throughout his life, he’s feeling overwhelmed […]

28
Jun

A Life of Continual Praise

Psalm 34:1 “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” When David was on the run from King Saul, he took refuge in Gath, a Philistine city. The people of Gath recognized him as the famed warrior of Israel and brought him before Abimelech, the king of […]

27
Jun

God, Our Defense

Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me. Here is one of God’s precious promises of protection to His people. Does it say His servants will never experience […]

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 […]