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 […]
Surely God does not reject one who is blameless or strengthen the hands of evildoers. He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. Job 8:20-21 (NIV) We live in a world where immoral people with less integrity often seem to succeed in life. Even though they lie, deceive, […]
Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. Isaiah 54:4 (NIV) The phrase “Do not be afraid” is written approximately 365 times in the Bible, as […]
Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks. Deuteronomy 28:4 God desires blessings for all of us, and it’s crucial to understand the impact of choosing blessings over curses, as emphasized by Moses […]
I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. Psalm 57:9 Praising God during tough times is a challenge. David, the psalmist, had been in the same situation. He faced various trials throughout his journey, from a shepherd boy to the political courts. It was clear that […]
The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. Proverbs 15:19 (NIV) A sluggard is someone who lacks the motivation to accomplish anything. They exist in a parasitic manner by relying on others. Sluggishness could also be due to biological or physical factors, but in this […]
Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light. John 12:36 (NIV) John recounted Jesus’ statement to the crowds in Jerusalem. The same crowd that shouted “Hosanna!” (John 12:13) would soon cry out for His crucifixion (John 19:15). Despite understanding the hypocrisy in people (Matthew 15:7-9), Jesus […]
