Author: Shibu Jose

12
Oct

God’s Covenant People

Psalm 50:5 “Gather My saints together to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.” God calls His people to Himself for a relationship, not just a ritual. According to Psalm 50, genuine worship is about hearts given over to Him rather than meaningless sacrifices or appearances. Those who have made a […]

26
Jun

Planted and Flourishing

Psalm 92:13–14 ESV “They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green.” Psalm 92 is a song of praise for the Sabbath day. It highlights God’s goodness and the positive effects of […]

25
Jun

Eyes That See Clearly

Matthew 6:22 ESV The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light. In Matthew 6, Jesus shares how we are live and what really matters. In verse 22, He relates the eye to the lamp of the body. Just like a lamp […]

24
Jun

Don’t Trust Just Your Gut

Proverbs 28:26 ESV “Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.” Proverbs is a book about wisdom, but it isn’t about human wisdom. It holds wisdom that comes from God. Proverbs 28:26 warns us not to rely on what we think or feel because our […]

23
Jun

Come Back to God

Hosea 6:1 ESV “Come, let us return to the Lord; for He has torn us, that He may heal us; He has struck us down, and He will bind us up.” Hosea 6:1 speaks of people wanting to return to God after drifting away. They understand that even in their struggles, God aims to bring […]

22
Jun

Praise Through the Storm

Psalm 7:17 “I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.” This verse was written by David, a man in the Bible who loved and trusted God. At this point, people were saying bad things about him that weren’t true. He was hurt, […]

17
Feb

Ask and Receive

John 16:24 NKJV “Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” We understand from today’s verse that Jesus invites us to let all our requests, concerns, and needs be known to Him. Praying in Jesus’ name means approaching the Father with confidence, knowing […]

16
Feb

Magnify the Lord Together

Psalm 34:3 NKJV “Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” One definition of the word “magnify” is to make something seem larger, clearer, or more important. In the context of today’s verse, it means to look to God more predominantly and express His greatness and worth. Though God is […]

15
Feb

God Answers Before We Call

Isaiah 65:24 NKJV “It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65:24 gives us hope that God is working the ground before us, answering our prayers even before we pray. He sees our requests and knows their urgency before we can […]

14
Feb

Seek God with All Your Heart

Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV “You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” With simplicity and strength, today’s Bible verse reminds us about the greatest love we can experience – God’s love. His promise states that when we seek Him with all our hearts, we will surely find Him. […]