“The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing“. – Zephaniah 3:17 The capitalization of “LORD” indicates the use of God’s personal, covenantal name, Yahweh or Jehovah. This demonstrates His personal, […]
Genesis 50:20 “As for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive“. In these words, Joseph acknowledged God’s providence in his life. As we look at Josheph’s life we can see, the evil intentions of others have […]
Isaiah 60:1 “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you”. Wake-Up! The glory of the Lord is shining on you. What gets us up in the morning? Is it the pressure of an alarm clock? Is it the desire to jump on our to-do list, or […]
Jude 1:20: “You, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.” A sportsperson, or, for example, an athlete, will work on strengthening and building their body to respond to their sport’s unique demands. This can be achieved by following certain disciplines and adhering to training. In a similar way, […]
Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” As believers, we are called to be part of a community that supports, encourages, and loves one another. It reflects God’s heart and His desire for His people. It is a precious gift from God. In the world […]
Job 5:17-18 “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore, do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole.” This verse from the book of Job highlights that Eliphaz, one of Job’s friends, is speaking and offering him counsel during his […]
Psalm 92:12-13 “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God”. Psalm 92 emphasises the magnitude of giving thanks and proclaiming His goodness. Verses 12 and 13 stand out as […]
Matthew 18:19 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven“ As far as praying in solitary places is important in our relationship with God to strengthen ourselves, it is equally important to pray in […]
Proverbs 19:21: “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” This verse reminds us that although we may have our own plans and desires, ultimately, it is God’s purpose that will prevail in our lives. It’s quite natural that we make plans and set goals for various […]
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31 NIV) When the children of God praise and exalt His holy name, the powers of darkness tremble and cower in fear. This is the mighty power of God at work in our lives. […]
