Matthew 10:28 “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Jesus is preparing his disciples for their first ministry. With the instructions for their mission, He also prepares them for the rejection they may […]
2 Corinthians 12:9 “And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” The story behind today’s verse is Paul’s self-insufficiency. He confesses that a thorn in his flesh is troubling […]
Psalm 71:1-2“In You, O Lord, I put my trust; Let me never be put to shame. Deliver me in Your righteousness, and cause me to escape; Incline Your ear to me, and save me.” Psalm 71 is one of the many songs that pleas for deliverance. The petitioner is under attack or at least feels […]
Ephesians 3:20-21“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3 talks about the prayer paul praying for believers in Ephesus. […]
John 14:12“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” The context of the above scripture is Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father. Jesus’ reply teaches quite clearly […]
Psalm 37:3-4“Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37 is termed as “Maschil – a teaching Psalm“. It mostly speaks about the advancement of the wicked and the disgrace […]
Psalm 69:30 “I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.” When we read Psalm 69 we understand it is a song where the psalmist is pouring out his pain and call for judgment. It is also known for its application in the new testament to the anguish […]
Psalm 121:1-2 ” I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? 2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” Bible assures us that Our God, who made heaven and earth will bear us, carry us and deliver us from all troubles. It is He who sustains us through every season […]
Psalm 34:19-20 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all. 20 He guards all his bones; Not one of them is broken.” Psalm 34 was written by David when he was delivered from Abimelech. Therefore this Psalm shows confidence, assurance, and boast in the Lord. David is magnifying the Lord who delivered […]
Psalm 20:1-2 “May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; 2 May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion;“ Psalm 20 was written by David as a prayer of intercession for the kings and those in authority. Rightly, it is God’s […]