Proverbs 28:26 ESV “Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.” Proverbs is a book about wisdom, but it isn’t about human wisdom. It holds wisdom that comes from God. Proverbs 28:26 warns us not to rely on what we think or feel because our […]
Isaiah 54:14 In righteousness, you shall be established; you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near you. This verse is a promise of security. Not based on our circumstances but on our standing with God. What does it mean to be established in […]
Psalm 9:2 “I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.“ In Psalm 9, David expresses his gratitude and joy for God’s righteousness in judgment and deliverance. The surrounding verses highlight David’s deep trust in God’s protection and His sovereignty over the nations. Psalm 9:2 is […]
Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.“ Psalm 37:4 offers timeless wisdom that continues to resonate with us even today. The first part of the verse speaks of the importance of a close relationship with God. We should delight ourselves in the Lord, not […]
Matthew 6:20-21 “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Today’s scripture from the Gospel of Matthew, preached by Jesus on the Mount, conveys a profound message about the nature […]
Isaiah 54:4 NIV “Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.” Isaiah gives Israel hope using an anecdote of a barren widow in this scripture passage. He commences with a reminder of […]
Psalm 34:4 “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” None of us is exempt from trouble. Problems can wear us down, causing anxiety, lack of sleep, and even fear. Fear does not come from God and can paralyze us as we don’t know the end result. Think […]
Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. When Jane relocated to a new country, she found a job and quickly managed to settle into her new life. […]
Psalm 18:6 NKJV “In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, and my cry came before Him, even to His ears.” Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that all you could do was desperately cry out to God for relief? Life can […]
Psalm 4:3 NKJV “Know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; the Lord will hear when I call to Him.” Have you ever felt unnoticed or unimportant? The world often measures an individual’s worth by their achievements, status, or popularity. But God sees us differently. If you belong to Him, […]