So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.2 Corinthians 12:7 Thorns! How they have terrorized me! My memory flashes back to my childhood days. The early morning trekking to … Continue reading Thank God for Thorns
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Joy At Sunrise
“He is not here; He has risen!”Luke 24:6 Somebody asked me, “Mary, ‘why are you up so early” (Jn. 20:1)? How could I sleep when the body of my Master lies in the tomb without proper care? Our leaders did injustice to Him and pressed for His death in the court of the Gentile Governor … Continue reading Joy At Sunrise
The Bully’s Arrow
So Jezebel sent this message to Elijah: “May the gods strike me and even kill me if by this time tomorrow I have not killed you just as you killed them.”1 Kings 19:2 EncouragementThe trickiest part of the Christian life is when you return from the mountaintop experience with the Lord. You are most vulnerable … Continue reading The Bully’s Arrow
The David Example
Then all the people returned to their homes, and David turned and went home to bless his own family1 Chronicles 16:43 What an example in leadership! After blessing the people at the installation ceremony of the ark in Jerusalem, David returned to his house and blessed his family. So bless your family today and pronounce … Continue reading The David Example
Look Who is on Your Side
For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior.He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”Zephaniah 3:17 Your Encouragement --- Recognize the One who is with you through all of this COVID-19 --- --- Take note of His … Continue reading Look Who is on Your Side
Learning from the Master
It is harmful to consider yourself as the only person who is suffering through trials.Hebrews 12:3 For Meditation Why do you think you're the only person who is suffering through trials? Why such discouraging thoughts? Are you not emotionally stressing yourself? Countless number of people have gone through similar or worse situations, and many more … Continue reading Learning from the Master
Jesus and the Wearied Soul
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28 His name was scorned among his people, despite his wealth. As chief tax collector, Zacchaeus made money helping Rome extract heavy taxes from his people and that alienated him from them. His physical stature didn’t help either. His diminutive size … Continue reading Jesus and the Wearied Soul
Lifting Eyes to Him
He answered, “If the Lord doesn’t help you, what can I do? I have neither food from the threshing floor nor wine from the press to give you.”2 Kings 6:27 Exhortation The famine in Samaria became very severe, for the Aramean siege lasted too long. As a result, people were dying. No one came out of the … Continue reading Lifting Eyes to Him
Who Do You Think You Are?
Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?”John 8:53 The Jews asked this question when Jesus claimed that those who keep His word will never see death (Jn. 8:51). They were incensed by His claim to such high authority. Abraham and all the faithful … Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are?
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 