Looking for God’s purpose
... we want that we miss the big picture. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and ...
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An ambassador for Christ
... Jesus said: let your good deeds shine out for all to see so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father (Matthew 5:16).
We should never let the devil deceive us into thinking that we are work in ...
Embracing the extra mile
... neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (NIV) Matthew 5:41-44
Kindness is an act that every Christian must be willing to perform even in ...
What do you have?
... Kings 4:1-7: The widow who came to Elisha had only a small jar of oil that became her massive business capital.
4. Matthew 14:13-21: The crowd with Jesus had only five loaves and two fishes that fed ...
Selah!
... By His word, we learn that indeed, He made all things (Hebrews 11:3), He is the center of all things (Colossians 1:17), and surely, He is in control of our every way (Matthew 6:34). The Lord Jesus pressed ...
My gift to others
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as you have done unto one of the least of these brethren, you have done it unto me." (NKJV) Matthew 25:40
We want to satisfy ...
It was Your Gift and Still is Your Gift
... Matthew 27:3-5. However, this belief is not true, and the devil is a liar. We can break loose and make a change even if our past is filled with sins we think can never be forgiven.
Joseph (Gen. 37-47) ...
The Father's wil
... of life in accordance with God's will. That will of God would not have been executed if Hezekiah had not demanded it.
Matthew 26:39 says: “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and ...
Seeing through the dark
... with much (see Matthew 25:14-30).
May God help you through any form of difficulty you may be going through. May His face shine on you and put back that smile on your face. God bless you.
Fasting ...
Fasting along prayer
... for resolution with God (Matthew 17:21).
Therefore, let us embrace fasting and prayer as essential disciplines. As we draw near to God in fasting and prayer, may we encounter His presence in new and ...
Are you spending time with God?
Bible reading: Psalm 73
Life can be frustrating at times, especially during those times when we see other people prosper while not giving one thought about the Lord nor spiritual things. Their lives ...
The valid worry: Investing in Christ
"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."(NIV) Matthew 6:33
As dearly beloved Children of God, we have been commanded not to worry about ...
Prayer list
... about seeking His guidance, wisdom, and provision in all things, knowing that He is faithful to answer according to His perfect timing and purposes (Matthew 6:8). As we embrace the practice of prayer ...
Even death succumbs
... Matthew 27:52-53
A rare (and seemingly less discussed) occurrence during Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, shook the very foundations of death itself: numerous holy people who had died were raised ...
Paradox of Prayer
... prayers. Jesus, in His anguish, pleaded three times for the cup of suffering to pass from Him (Matthew 26:39), while Paul beseeched God to remove the thorn in his flesh, yet found it remained (2 Corinthians ...
And now about prayer!
Matthew 6:5-13
When the disciples asked Jesus for directions on how to pray, our Master took the effort to teach them some basic principles that constitute an effective prayer life. These principles ...
The blessing of prayer
... on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” (NIV) Matthew 6:5-8
When we think ...
Don’t worry, the "how" belongs to Go
... …” (NIV) Matthew 6:25-34
Just imagine four young men who had honoured God with their lives led into captivity for no fault of theirs. There were no ordinary young men. They were from the “royal family ...
Trusting in God’s Control
... 7-8 and 15-18 (compare with the events recorded in Matthew 27 and John 19). In addition to the amazing prophetic accuracy of this Psalm, there is something else that I find very powerful and applicable ...
God in the changing world
... permanency in marriage. The only cause whereby innocent victims can divorce and remarry is marital unfaithfulness (Matthew 19:9). However, the divorce rate is around 50%. Many now marry with no commitment. ...