For the LORD your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. Deuteronomy 20:4 NIV In Deuteronomy 20:4, GOD speaks to the Israelites as they prepare for battle. HE reminds them they are not alone; HE is with them and will fight for them. […]
Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 NIV In Matthew 4:4, we read Jesus’ response to the devil’s temptation in the wilderness. After fasting for forty days and nights, Jesus is physically weak and hungry. The devil tempts Him to turn stones […]
Even to your old age and grey hairs I am He, I am He Who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4 NIV The Life of Moses is a fairly popular Sunday school story. It is particularly famous for […]
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NIV A young woman complained to her mother about how hard life was. Situations were difficult, and she felt like giving up. Without saying a word, the mother […]
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 NIV In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus called all the people who were crumbling under the weight of upholding futile traditions, weary of trying to gain salvation through their works, to come to Him as He alone […]
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7 NIV The book of Nahum consists of only three chapters; however, reading it is like finding a library of the attributes of God’s strength. Prophet Nahum boldly announces the future to God’s children. God was […]
I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 NIV A famous fable illustrates today’s title. It narrates the story of two friends who journeyed through the inviting woods nearby. While it all began as an innocent adventure, it soon turned into a terrible nightmare when a sudden realization hit […]
Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God. Isaiah 50:10 NIV Struggles and challenges are a part of every believer’s life. Acknowledging Christ as Lord and […]
I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. Jeremiah 31:13 NIV Many people are not born into wealthy or affluent families. Some come from lower-middle-class or low-income backgrounds, where only one member of the household may be earning to make ends meet. For example, a young […]
For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 NIV Recently, an article highlighted the story of a renowned evangelist born without limbs because of a rare physical condition. Unlike most individuals who can perform daily tasks […]
