“Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.” Deuteronomy 28:3 Blessedness is a condition of joy, contentment, and delight in God. We usually label anybody blessed when they’ve achieved anything that’s materially satisfying, but that is not the true meaning of blessedness. ‘But seek ye first the kingdom […]
“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.” Psalm 57:7 Surrounded by lions, darkness, rocky stones, stinking clothes, and an empty stomach with starvation, what will your heart’s response be? Will words of gratitude come out of your mouth or words of complaint? Yet, when you look […]
“Then all peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they shall be afraid of you.” Deuteronomy 28:10 This is a renowned promise from the God of Israel – if the Israelites would obey Him, He will bless and prosper them. But there is a precondition […]
“He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.” Isaiah 33:6 Today is Kargil Vijay Divas, a day to remember the brave sacrifices of our Indian soldiers in the Kargil war for our safety and […]
“Love the Lord, all His faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to Him, but the proud He pays back in full.” Psalm 31:23 Fear usually dispositions us from everything that’s right and in tune. But there is a kind of fear that is a predisposition for life’s blessings, healing, and empowerment. This […]
John 12:35“You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going.” Light universally represents something good and right, whereas dark represents stumbling, fear, and danger. Having a source of light in […]
Isaiah 49:15“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” A mother is considered the most compassionate and loving person in one’s life. She protects the tiny form growing in her womb for nine long months. […]
Psalm 72:12-13“He will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. “ Psalm 72 is the psalm where psalmists pray for a king to rule successfully with wisdom and justice. The above scripture […]
Psalm 72:18-19“Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. Praise be to His glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with His glory. “ Our God is worthy of all our praise. We have enough reasons to thank and praise Him. His promises are so sure […]
Isaiah 60:1-2“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and His glory appears over you. “ Today’s scripture starts with “Arise, shine”. When could the situation be where one is asked to Arise and Shine? […]
