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. […]
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 […]