For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 God is concerned with every part of our being: spirit, soul, and body. Often, we take for granted the rain that falls, the sun that comes […]
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; Psalm 19:7 Scripture is so powerful. Scripture is “perfect” –– that is, whole, complete, comprehensive, and sufficient. David writes that it converts and transforms the entire inner person. It brings radical change from the […]
That your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God -1 Corinthians 2:5 When we need an opinion on a subject, we consult an expert whom we consider competent to advise us. We trust this person to give the best advice according to his/her wisdom. Some of us […]
Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 We may have opened our eyes and ears to disheartening news today. We hear of the number of people who are infected and have lost their lives due to the worldwide […]
“And now, O Lord God, you are God, and Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant. 2 Samuel 7:28 This is a prayer that King David prayed after he heard the great promises of God for him, his family, and his nation. All of us love to hear great […]
For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. Psalm 100:5 Many countries in the world have a system in their law where a person under trial can file a Mercy Petition, before the head of the country, asking to show him/her mercy. This request will then be […]
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 Mercy is defined as a kind or forgiving attitude toward someone that you have the right to punish. Mercy is often undeserved. This verse is a part of a prayer that King David taught his people after […]
Therefore, be imitators of God as dear children. Ephesians 5:1 Children begin imitating their parents and those around them from a very young age. As they grow into their teen years their world view grows broader, they start imitating a cool friend, a celebrity, or any person to whom they are drawn. Even though we […]
But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.” Jonah 2:9 Sacrifice resonates with surrendering a possession. Is thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Christ a sacrifice? Jonah prayed this prayer in Jonah 2:9 when he was in the belly of the […]
“From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you.” Psalm 71:6 (NIV) Whom do we rely upon? Let us take a minute of silence and reflect, when in trouble and in need of guidance, whom do we rely upon? To whom do we run? […]
