Tag: Christ

03
Oct

The battle belongs to the Lord

Deuteronomy 28:7 “The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways.“ In Deuteronomy 28:7, Moses reiterates the blessings that will come upon God’s children for obeying the commandments of the Lord. The Lord assures […]

02
Oct

All in God’s Time

Psalm 37:16-17 NKJV “A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.“ Psalm 37 offers encouragement from David to live a righteous life. It is one where we strive to earn and lead a […]

01
Oct

Light in the darkness

John 12:46 NKJV “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.“ John 12:46 is a powerful declaration from the Lord about His role in the world. He is the Light, offering hope, salvation, and protection for all who accept Jesus as their Lord and […]

30
Sep

His peace calms all storms

John 14:27 NKJV “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.“ In John 14, Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure, but He assures them that the Holy Spirit will always […]

29
Sep

God alone deserves our praise

Psalm 118:28 NIV “You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, and I will exalt You.” Motivational speakers and others commonly use the term ‘affirmation’ to refer to a personal declaration. Today’s verse is one such affirmation where the psalmist proclaims that the Lord is his God, highlighting his personal […]

28
Sep

Our peace is found in God alone!

Psalm 37:37 NKJV “Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace.“ In Psalm 37:37, David talks about how God will protect and provide for those who walk in His will. It explains the striking difference between the lives of the wicked and the righteous. In due time, […]

02
Sep

Belief in Christ, Belief in God

John 12:44-45 He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me. And he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me. In these verses, Jesus emphasizes the union between Himself and God the Father. To believe in Christ is to believe in God, and to see Christ is to […]

29
Jul

Blessed Are Those

“Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.” Deuteronomy 28:3 Blessedness is a condition of joy, contentment, and delight in God. We usually label anybody blessed when they’ve achieved anything that’s materially satisfying, but that is not the true meaning of blessedness.  ‘But seek ye first the kingdom […]

28
Jul

Remaining Steadfast

“My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise.”  Psalm 57:7 Surrounded by lions, darkness, rocky stones, stinking clothes, and an empty stomach with starvation, what will your heart’s response be? Will words of gratitude come out of your mouth or words of complaint?  Yet, when you look […]

27
Jul

You Will Prosper

“Then all peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they shall be afraid of you.”  Deuteronomy 28:10 This is a renowned promise from the God of Israel – if the Israelites would obey Him, He will bless and prosper them. But there is a precondition […]