2 Samuel 22:4“I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.” Who is an enemy? Anything or anyone who is hostile towards us and may harm or weaken us is our enemy. They may not necessarily be people, they can also be our weaknesses and addictions. We […]
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” What brings hope? The world has taught us that hope comes from finances, good health, education, status […]
Isaiah 30 :18“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!” The dictionary describes the word mercy as compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to […]
Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Throughout the Holy Bible, we see numerous instances where ordinary people have overcome extraordinary challenges and hardships, through the goodness of the Lord. God’s goodness is constant and does not change. This same God who worked […]
Hebrews 4:16″“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” It may come as a surprise to some that the same Holy Bible that commands us to fear the Lord, also encourages us to approach His throne […]
Proverbs 14:26 “Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.” Fear often invokes negative emotions. It is almost always associated with something bad and dangerous. Fear can have an adverse effect on both our physical and mental health. But what if you were told today, that […]
Psalm 56:8-9 “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help. This I know: God is on my side!” In life, we go through various seasons. Some good, some bad. […]
1 John 1:7 “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” When Jesus lived amongst us, His character was revealed through His teachings and His lifestyle. He practiced a superior way of […]
Ephesians 3:13 “I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.” Life is full of ups and downs. There are times we feel encouraged and positive and days when we feel low and dejected. The troubles of this world can be damaging and may have an […]
Psalm 47:6-7 “Sing praises to God, sing praises: Sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: Sing ye praises with understanding.” Everyone likes to be appreciated. Whether it is in our workplace, our home, or our friend circle, appreciation gives us a sense of satisfaction and achievement. […]