Matthew 5:9 – Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. When you are in conflict, concentrate on reconciliation rather than resolution. There’s a big difference: Reconciliation means to re-establish the relationship, but resolution means to resolve every issue by coming to agreement on everything. That’s simply not going to […]
Psalm 34:4 – I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. In the Bible many godly men and women rose early to meet with God, including Abraham (Genesis 19:27), Moses (Exodus 34:4), Job (Job 1:5), Hannah and Elkanah (1 Samuel 1:19), Jacob (Genesis 28:18), David (Psalms 5:3; 57:7,8). Give […]
Proverbs 4:18 – But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Are you facing a situation that seems dark today? As a believer, God promises that your path will shine brighter and brighter as you seek His truth and righteousness in every situation […]
Acts 16:31 – And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. In Luke 23:42, one of the criminals hanging next to Jesus on the cross prayed, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom”. Notice that he didn’t ask Jesus to stop his pain, although he […]
2 Thessalonians 2:16 – Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Out of sheer insecurity and low self-esteem, Rose functioned as a much-hated manager. She threw her weight around, was mean and unkind to her subordinates […]
1 Samuel 2:9 – “He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.” Each of us has our own strengths and weaknesses. For example, a gym enthusiast might be exceptional in the fitness department but not great at handling money. A […]
2 Peter 1:2 – “Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord…” You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Knowledge is power.” It basically means that knowledge in a particular field equips you to perform at your best. Today’s verse talks about knowledge too – knowing God. […]
Proverbs 10:31-32 – “The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable…” Most of us equate wisdom with education or experience. We look up to intellectual leaders because they are well-learned. We respect veterans in various fields because they’ve […]
Psalm 18:35 – “Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.” King David was an army man through and through. It’s strange to think of a meek shepherd boy fighting giants and conquering kingdoms, but that’s exactly what […]
Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” Refrigerators have become an essential appliance in almost all households. There was a time when our ancestors bought fresh produce every day, cooked it right away and consumed it before the day ended. Now that we have refrigerators, […]
