What’s your bag of gold? Matthew 25:14-30
In the ‘Parable of the Bags of Gold’ from Matthew 25:14-30, we see how each servant was given different number of bags of gold. When the master returned from his journey, each servant had to give an account of what he did with the bag of gold that was given to him. The servant who […]
Even the weak can be giants
When we think about men of God in the bible and try to compare ourselves with them, we usually have a sense of intimidation on seeing what many of the great men of God have achieved. These achievements were not done overnight, it was a journey filled with pain, struggle and perseverance. Apostle Paul was […]
Are you trusting God wholeheartedly – all the time?
King Asa did what was right in the eyes of The Lord as King David had done – I Kings 15:11. Asa’s heart was fully committed to The Lord all his life – I Kings 15:14. King Asa loved God and showed his love for God by removing the idols from the whole land and […]
Slimy Pit to Rock
Jonah disobeyed God and did not go to Nineveh, rather he was running away to Tarshish. God did not want to take away his life but wanted to discipline him, because God disciplines the child whom he loves (Hebrews 12:6). We also are being disciplined like Jonah once in a while when we need it. […]
Search your heart for trust! Psalm 4:4
“In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.” Psalm 4:4 The psalmist, King David says these words in a situation of distress. David was a powerful King who could depend on his resources but he always asked God for help, and this is his secret […]
Good after Bad – Ruth Chapter 1
The name Moab brings to mind a couple of not-so-pleasant incidents from Israel’s past; the trouble his descendants caused Israel during their wilderness journey to the Promised Land. Moab was born in the after-effects of Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot fled from Sodom with his family, in effect taking the sin of the city with him […]
Beatitude 1,4 – Matthew 5:3,6
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven Pride goes before destruction (Proverbs 16:18). The rich young man we see in Matt 19 was proud of his spiritual life. He thought his deeds were sufficient to enter the kingdom of Heaven. But it is by His grace we are saved […]
Glorifying God everyday
We may have a lot of plans for our lives, we may also be extra smart and talented to get those plans fulfilled. But without God’s will, we have no certainty of tomorrow. Even in the heights of life let us be humble to say ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and […]
Rules for Holy Living Col 3:1-17
Let us be compassionate, kind, humble, gentle and patient with those at home, our friends, at work and unknown people we meet everyday. If we practice kindness, we will soon become compassionate. Get rid of sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Greed or selfish desires are considered as idolatry. In […]
Hope- A Blessed Assurance
Hope is the blessed assurance of our future glory. Sin separated us from the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and we were no more what He created us to be like (Hebrews 2:6-9). We became powerless and lost the glory. But while we were still powerless, Jesus Christ became man and died on the cross […]