Luke 7:16 – And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. Every person has times of visitation from the Lord. These are the times when God distinctly intervenes in our lives to bring us help, […]
Psalm 40:2 – He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. Do you feel like you are in a pit today? That pit can be frustration or disappointment or a feeling of discouragement, despair or hopelessness. And […]
Revelation 21:5 – And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. Can you remember the time when you first discovered a big dream in your heart? Maybe you were determined to excel in your career, or […]
Jeremiah 49:14 – I have heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, saying, Gather ye together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle. Every day we get “reports” from the news, our experiences, our friends and family, and many other sources. We also get reports […]
Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Did you ever ask your parents to buy you something as a child? Most of us have asked our parents for small things such as, a toffee, a new toy, a book, […]
1 Peter 3:15 – “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” Anybody who truly believes in Jesus has hope. No matter how hopeless the circumstances […]
Psalm 37:7-9 – “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those […]
Galatians 5:1 – “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” The yoke of sin is a hard one to bear. It is heavy, merciless, and rarely gives us a break. But Jesus came down for us, and gave His life […]
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!” Most of us have felt lonely at some point of […]
Romans 15:5-6 – “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” People tend to be enthralled when they hear a huge choir singing in harmony. […]