Psalms 125:2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore. What’s our outlook when we’re besieged by problems? Do we look at our problems from a worldly perspective and get intimidated? Or do we view the situation from above and see God’s protection over our lives? Shadrack, Meshack […]
Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. When someone is looked at as a ‘devoted husband/wife,’ it means that the person is very focused on their family, their duties towards their family and their role in the family. In this verse, we are called to devote ourselves to prayer. Prayer should not […]
Psalms 146:9 The Lord watches over the strangers; He relieves the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked He turns upside down. The widow of Zarephath had enough flour for what was destined to be her final meal. As she gathered sticks to prepare the meal, Prophet Elijah met her and asked […]
Proverbs 21:21 He who follows righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness and honour. In the journey of life, it is one thing to discover the route to righteousness, but totally another to follow it. People with treasure maps do not uncover treasure chests unless they read the map and follow it! So, it is, with […]
Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Centuries ago, in the province of Babylon, Daniel’s friends – Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego – were decreed to be fatally burned, for refusing to bow down to an image of gold that was set up by the […]
Psalm 63:3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. Daniel’s friends Shadrack, Meshach and Abednego were taken captive when Babylon attacked and plundered Israel. But, God loved these men because of their unwavering praise and loyalty. When they refused to worship the idols of the Babylonians, the king ordered his soldiers to […]
