Psalm 4:3 – “But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.” What does it mean to be set apart? Some commentaries translate it as “distinguished”, “honoured”, and “chosen”. Can you take a minute to let that sink in? Put your […]
Romans 5:20 – “Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound.” We are all quite familiar with the concept of law and due punishment. When somebody commits a crime, they are judged through the legal system and have to serve a punishment that befits the […]
John 11:25—”Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” In this section of scripture, we see the story of Lazarus death. At the time, Jesus was away from Judea. When he heard that Lazarus was sick, Jesus said, “This […]
James 1:17—”Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” When we hear shouts of “Congratulations!”, where do we turn? Do we look at our family, boss, team, or even our self? Did we forget a […]
John 1:17—”For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” In the days of the Old Testament, the Israelites were ‘given’ laws to abide by, for their daily life. ‘Laws’ typically included all their spiritual life and also their hygiene and other aspects as well. These laws had traditions, […]
Psalm 97:10—”You who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.” Believers must hate sin in all its forms because it is hated by God. Hatred of sin is a consequence and proof of our love for God, when it is […]
Deuteronomy 33:27—”The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee and shall say, destroy them.” Our eternal God was in the Ancient of days, before all things, and will be when time shall be no more. The same is true of Christ, […]
Proverbs 17:17—”A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.” There are many who are our friends, when we are in affluent circumstances; but with a change in our condition-if stripped of all riches and substance-then these friends forsake us, or stand at a distance from us. Other friends are sincere; […]
Psalm 32:7—”You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance.” In times of trouble: when creditors breathe down your neck, illness persists, your boss tries to fire you, your parents do not seem to understand you, bills pile up, you get laid off by the […]
Proverbs 16:1 – The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. The book of Proverbs reveals the source of true wisdom which comes from the Lord, as He establishes the thoughts of those who commit their works unto Him. This verse tells us that when a […]
