Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of ]God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.. 1 John 3:1 (NKJV) John invites us to reflect on the incredible love that God has shown us in this verse. “Behold” is the term he uses to […]
“I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from doing them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts so that they will not depart from Me.” Jeremiah 32:40 God enters into covenants with people to establish promises that span generations. He first made a covenant with […]
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 Have you ever contemplated the abundance of mercies and grace you encounter when you awaken in the morning? Does it amaze you how the presence of the Lord can transform your […]
“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He Who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3 In this world, we as humans, seek after earthly possessions, relationships, and satisfactions. While we wander around with our types of realities hoping to navigate life’s myriad circumstances, above us exists a greater dimension invisible to the […]
“Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:48 What does it mean to be perfect according to the teachings of Jesus? Is it about never having sinned, committed a crime, or spoken a harsh word? Or does it mean acknowledging one’s past wrongs and receiving the grace and […]
“When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.” Psalm 27:10 Throughout our journey on this earthly plane, we encounter a variety of relationships. Some people enter our lives for the long haul, while others are fleeting, coming and going like the seasons. It’s essential to recognize that […]
Psalm 2:11 Serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling. When was the last time God promised something to you? How did you receive it? Zechariah was a priest in the Lord’s temple. He was a devout man and so was his wife, so much so that the Bible says, “They followed all the Lord’s commands […]
Isaiah 40:11 He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young. Metaphors are powerful tools that enable us to look at things from a new perspective. Until a few years ago, getting tanned under the sun was an […]
Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Identity crisis is a real issue. The world today offers options aplenty for people to choose from when forming their identities. It may be their profession, wealth, or social status, among many other […]
Proverbs 16: 18-19 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud. Did you know that fear and pride often go together? A Hebrew in an Egyptian Palace Moses was brought up in the palace of Egypt. From a bystander’s perspective, […]
