One common lesson which I have come across several times from the word and the testimonies of others is that we need God (John 15:5; Philippians 4:19; Philippians 4:13). And one thing I have learnt is that when something is repeated a lot, it’s important. We need to come to that place of realization…
Ezekiel 16 is such an intricate piece of writing which contains so much meaning. When you meditate on it, it stirs the heart to feel a small bit of what God feels when His people are unfaithful to Him. Ezekiel 16:3-5 Thus says the Lord God to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth are of…
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old thing has passed away, and the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17). It’s the end of another year, but this year has been far from normal. I reflect on this, and even though it has been a challenging year, I think of…
I got this phrase from someone who was speaking with God and asking that we be able to trade our minor sorrows for the Lord’s infinite joy. I loved it so much because it reminded me of how much this life is just a small part of the journey that we have to endure,…
Matthew reported that Jesus told the disciples that all authority was his. Jesus told them to go and make disciples, baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit teaching them to observe all that He had commanded (Matthew 28:18-20). So, what did Jesus command? Firstly, what does the…
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour – 1 Peter 5:8 What if we are supposed to see the wrongs in this world as spiritual forces of evil beings? What if we are supposed to see the wicked spirit behind people and not…
Salvation We have been saved by grace through faith. It is not of our own doing, but it is a gift of God (Ephesians 2:8; John 1:12). And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:6). We are now in Christ Jesus (Ephesians…
Behold, thus shall a man be blessed who fears the Lord Psalm 128:4 Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him Psalm 33:8 Fear the Lord The Bible tells us that we should fear the Lord, and it clarifies why we should do so….
The Abundant Life Jesus said that the thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy, but He came so that we may have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). If we have the abundant life, why does it not look abundant (or at least what we think is abundance)? People of God often…
Ephesians 6: 10-20 This scripture is a significant one, informing us of how to prepare for the battle in front of us. A closer look at it reveals so much. Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might This verse reminds us of the strength we have in God. As…