Psalm 71:20 NIV Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. This verse reveals that the psalmist is going through a very challenging period. Life appears to be extremely difficult, leaving him utterly lost and […]
1 Peter 4:14 NIV If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Contrary to popular belief, Peter presents suffering for one’s faith as something positive in this verse. He views such hardships as opportunities for spiritual growth and a […]
Isaiah 60:20 NIV Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end. This verse is a prophecy foretelling the coming of a new heaven and a new earth that will last for eternity. This is where the […]
Psalm 118:6-7 NIV The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? The Lord is with me; He is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies. The psalmist expresses an unwavering trust in God’s protective power, boldly affirming that with the Lord by his side, […]
Psalm 42:11 NIV Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. This verse reveals the psalmist’s inner struggle as he tries to comfort and reassure himself, reminding his soul that there is no need to be […]
Psalms 115:12 – The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. He just spoke the words […]
Psalms 112:7,8 – He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established; he will not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies. Mr. Forsey and his family from New Zealand are the survivors of a major storm. They lay at the sea anchor for 27 hours! For 12 […]
Psalms 112:5,6 – A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely, he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. While Bible says that Abraham was identified righteous by his faith in God (Genesis 15:6), a righteous man is about much more than about just his […]
Psalms 112:4 – Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness; He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. The upright living in God’s will are gracious, compassionate and righteous. Interestingly, Psalm 25:8 says that our God is good and upright. So, when we are in the right standing with God, we are displaying […]
Psalms 112:1 – Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands. Firstly, if we ponder about what the commandments comprise of, we will understand that they are positive, constructive, profitable and just. If we are not able to believe & follow these positive, constructive, profitable and just […]
