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 […]
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Psalm 103:1-2 NIV The original Hebrew text enriches our understanding of this passage. The term “inmost being” refers to the inner regions, hidden recesses, and inward parts of ourselves. The word […]
For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love. Lamentations 3:31-32 NIV In the midst of suffering and trials, it’s easy to feel as though we have been abandoned or that our pain will never end. Yet, even when life […]
Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God. Isaiah 50:10 NIV Struggles and challenges are a part of every believer’s life. Acknowledging Christ as Lord and […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
“Love the Lord, all His faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to Him, but the proud He pays back in full.” Psalm 31:23 Fear usually dispositions us from everything that’s right and in tune. But there is a kind of fear that is a predisposition for life’s blessings, healing, and empowerment. This […]
Isaiah 49:15“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” A mother is considered the most compassionate and loving person in one’s life. She protects the tiny form growing in her womb for nine long months. […]
Psalm 57:5 “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Your glory be above all the earth.” David wrote Psalm 57 when he fled from Saul into the cave. Psalm 57 talks about David’s distress and precarious situation, yet David expresses his faith and confidence in God. Amid his adversaries, David praises and glorifies God […]
Daniel 7:27 “His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey Him.” We follow the news daily, and social media constantly updates us on what is happening around us. Changes in political powers, restructuring at work, and weak relationships with everything around us are constant changes. Due to this, a […]