Psalm 27:4 “One thing I have desired of the Lord, that I will seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord.“ The background of Psalm 27 is that David was on the run, trying to escape from his enemies. […]
Psalm 138:8 “The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of your hands.“ Psalm138:8 is David’s confidence in the Lord. He knew that God had a plan for him and that God’s greatness and kindness would make all things perfect at the right time. […]
Proverbs 23:18 “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.“ In our daily lives, we make constant choices, knowingly or unknowingly. Whatever choice we make, we move either towards God or away from Him. Life is truly about choices. The choice to be a better person and […]
1 Corinthians 15:57 “Thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.“ We know the story of David, the young shepherd, and the giant Goliath. However, to give a quick summary: David, representing the nation of Israel, defeats the Philistine named Goliath. David, though from the tribe of Judah, won […]
Proverbs 21:31 “The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but deliverance is of the Lord.“ When we read the history recorded in the Old Testament, multiple battles have been won with great miracles and fewer human efforts, signifying that God played a major role in those victories. Even though preparations for a battle […]
Psalm 91:11- 12 “He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands, they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.“ This scripture points out the immense love God has for His people. Those who trust the Lord will have nothing to […]
Daniel 2:20 “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His.“ To give a gist of the background of today’s verse, King Nebuchadnezzar had a startling dream. The king commanded the wise men of Babylon to interpret it or face execution. There was panic and fear all over the […]
Psalm 26:12 “My foot stands in an even place; In the congregations I will bless the Lord.“ Psalm 26:12 is the closing verse of that chapter, and it speaks a lot about David’s life. His life is an ideal example of sincere commitment to God. Though he was not perfect, his faith in God was […]
John 16:22 “Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.“ In John 16:1-3, Christ explains the sorrow and persecution his followers can expect from the world. The important aspect of encouragement is that pain and suffering are temporary […]
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.“ This scripture has been life-changing for many Christians, and they hold on to it during times of darkness. Jeremiah 29:11 was written when people were […]
