Far from it!
... be measured by the scale of the Lord who knows the secrets of our hearts (Psalms 44:21; Jeremiah 17:10; Daniel 5:27).
In the Jewish religion (in the Old Testament) the acts of good deeds gradually fell ...
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Avoid worldly counsel
... and night.” (NIV) Psalm 1:1-2
Total commitment to God’s kingdom within a sinful world is a difficult but achievable task. Our God is faithful, so He gives us all it takes to commit solely to Him as we ...
Providence found me
... in the universe and withholds nothing good from those that walk with Him and love Him (Psalm 34:10, 84:11). Important to state, that “good things” have mostly been viewed differently by God and man (Isaiah ...
Life, the uncountable gift of God
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” (NIV) 2 Cor 9:15
Since God created man from the soil (Genesis 2:7), the soil’s attraction for man has greatly increased. There is now a perpetual war ...
When meditation burns
“My heart grew hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue. (NIV) Psalm 39:3
Bible reading: Psalm 39
The heart of man is so important and thus requires constant ...
The Power Therein
... Word of God. It might have been dormant for too long.
Psalm 46:4-5 BSB says “There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her; she ...
Where your heart is…
... Psalm 16:8; 11, 16:1-6; Isaiah 26:3).
As you wrap your mind around the questions, let’s see what Isaiah says in 26:3: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust ...
Does He forsake the 99?
... love is vast enough to care for the many and still go after the one.
The ninety-nine were not abandoned. They were secure, known, and provided for. As Psalm 23:1 reminds us: “The Lord is my shepherd, ...
The night the lions fasted
... prey of all kinds (Job 38:39). “But why would ravenous lions spare me whilst they suffer hunger?” (Psalm 34:10). Here is how it all unfolds (in summary):
“I was a very young man when I found myself in ...
He keeps watch over you
... each day even when all we see is dark clouds hanging over our heads. The scriptures in Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:2 are great reminders of those who are prospered by the Lord. It is therefore of no surprise ...
Are You Anxious?
... to be for their contribution to God’s work. Job (Job 6), King David (Psalm 142), Elijah (1Kings 19) and Jesus before his death (Matt. 26) were all in anxious states.
As humans, we get troubled by many ...
What do you desire for?
"One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple." (NKJV) Psalm ...
Receptive Heart
... and carefully listens to God, trembles and readily allows the seed (word of God) to grow in it (Isaiah 66:2). It respects God’s word and listens to others irrespective of their class in society (Psalm ...
The Simple Christian
... constantly. The bible says God enthrones in the praise of His people (Psalm 22:3). This shows how important we are to God and why He loves us so much. It shows what to do to get God to sit at the dinner ...
Why hide among the trees?
... his ever-living word to man’s very existence (Psalm 119:89). Adam was to enjoy the given blessings alongside God’s command. In a matter of time, however, man disobeyed God and the first solution Adam and ...
The valid worry: Investing in Christ
... him for He cares (Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7). This is the foundation of our hope. It is what sustains us as believers.
As Matthew 6: 25-34 encourages us, we must not worry about life issues, instead, ...
What will be your legacy?
... Psalm 112:1-2
When someone dies, the family and friends try to put up tributes based on what they knew about the person. These tributes are based on the positive things of the dead person. These positive ...
When meditation burns
“My heart grew hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue. (NIV) Psalm 39:3
Bible reading: Psalm 39
The heart of man is so important and thus requires constant ...
Living with the Spirit – Part 2
... the blessings will follow (1 John 5:18, Psalm 1:1-3) for “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” So “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step ...
The joy in telling God's unfailing lov
... GOD will never fail you (Psalm 25: 10- The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands). He is the only one who will stand with you in the storms of life. ...