Matthew 5:4 – “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” There is a real need in today’s world for ‘happiness’. In fact, there is information online that gives the happiness index of each country, but no such thing is found concerning people who mourn. People in pursuit of happiness may feel happy for a […]
Psalm 5:12 – “For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous, with favor You will surround him as with a shield.” A shield is part of a soldier’s armor and is only necessary when there is threat and life is at risk. It would be unusual and strange if we all walked around carrying one – unless we […]
Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you.” Only in a movie filled with special effects can a Superhero survive such disasters like […]
Deuteronomy 28:3 – “Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.” The first fourteen verses of Deuteronomy 28 are a delight to read, filled with incredible promises of blessings over our lives. Blessings concerning ourserlves, where we live, what we do, what we own, promises of victory over […]
Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.“ In today’s busy days, where so many things are practically instant, we have an urgency to get things done quickly. And in the process, we don’t realize that we are just getting the job done, fast, and out […]
Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. Thus I will bless you while I live; I will lift up my hands in your name. Psalm 63:3-4 All goodness abounds in our God. The bible tells us that God is a God of goodness and mercy. What would we do if not […]
Psalm 23:4 (NKJV): Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. A shepherd always knows where he’s going. He is well versed in the terrain where his sheep graze. And sheep never walk […]
Exodus 14:13-14 (NKJV): And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace. […]
Zechariah 2:5 (NKJV): For I, ‘says the Lord, ‘will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.’ God is not satisfied just giving us His divine protection; He desires to fill us with the pleasure of His presence. Such was the promise given to Zechariah the […]
Matthew 6:33 (NKJV): But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Notice this scripture verse begins with a contrasting conjunction. The word but implies that the next sentence is an opposing outcome and qualifies something important. What outcome does verse 33 oppose? A few […]
