Author: Sheena

23
Dec

No More Sorrow

Revelation 21:4 “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” One of the difficult things about life on this earth is that we will have trouble (John 16:33). But in […]

22
Dec

Trust God in the Confusion

Matthew 1:21 “She will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Today’s verse is part of the angel’s declaration to Joseph when he found that Mary, his betrothed, was pregnant. The Bible says that Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to […]

21
Dec

Glory and Goodwill

Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” The Christmas season is upon us and all around we see evidence of it – from stars hanging outside homes to lights twinkling in the malls. Over the years, Christmas has become yet another commercial holiday with a focus on […]

20
Dec

Saved by God’s Mercy

Titus 3:4-5 “When the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.” The dictionary defines ‘mercy’ as, ‘the compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm’. Think […]

19
Dec

The Sound of Rejoicing

Psalms 118:15 “The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly.” The sense of hearing is one we often take for granted. For those of us who have the privilege to hear clearly, we’re inundated with sounds from the moment we wake up […]

23
Oct

Forgiven and Set Free

Psalm 103:12 “As far as the east from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Wouldn’t it be perfect if we were all good all the time, making no mistakes and never giving in to our weaknesses? But we know the reality is that no one is good except God alone […]

22
Oct

Embrace Your New Identity

1 Peter 2:10 “Who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.” One of the key indicators of life is growth. As long as we live, our cells keep regenerating and we see a physical transformation in our bodies. Our minds […]

21
Oct

Complete Surrender

Luke 1:38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” When the angel visited Mary and told her she would bear the Messiah in her womb, one can imagine the shock it might have given her. Yet, Mary had her wits about her and carried […]

20
Oct

Acknowledge God Every Day

Proverbs 3:6 “In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” What do you do when you meet a friend in a place where you didn’t expect to run into them? Depending on the rapport you share, you’ll smile at them, shake their hand, hug them, or start talking a mile a […]

19
Oct

Wholehearted Trust

Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding.” The word ‘trust’ is defined as: the firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone. When you wholeheartedly trust someone, it means you completely believe in them. You know they’ll be there for you and you […]