“I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me” – Matt. 25:35-36 Sam, … Continue reading Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
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The Groans of the Afflicted
Tamar put ashes on her head and tore the ornate robe she was wearing. She put her hands on her head and went away, weeping aloud as she went – 2 Sam. 13:19 She was an innocent and caring young princess adored by her father. Talk about beauty, Tamar was simply exquisite! Eyes turned wherever she passed. … Continue reading The Groans of the Afflicted
The Heart of a Mother
But the child’s mother said, “As surely as the Lord lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So he got up and followed her. 2 Kings 4:30 “Didn’t I tell you, ‘Don’t raise my hopes’?” (2 Kings 4:28), the Shunammite woman said. She did not ask for any favors when she hosted the prophet … Continue reading The Heart of a Mother
When We Rely on God
The Israelites were subdued on that occasion, and the people of Judah were victorious because they relied on the Lord, the God of their ancestors. 2 Chronicles 13:18 For Meditation Israel and Judah went to war against each other under Jeroboam and Abijah. Israel's army twice outnumbered that of Judah. The result was clear - Judah was … Continue reading When We Rely on God
Prescription for Anxiety
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28 He was scorned by his people. As chief tax collector, Zacchaeus made a lot of money for Rome and himself. He was almost a pigmy and got pushed around in crowds. On this day, something puzzled him. Sin has … Continue reading Prescription for Anxiety
Retraining for Productivity
Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Why do people feel frustrated and lose their drive over a period, after taking up their dream jobs they loved and craved for? Why do they become ineffective or quitters? I had not … Continue reading Retraining for Productivity
Waiting for God’s Time
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His SonGalatians 4:4 Solomon had it right. “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Nothing happens outside God’s set time for it. Knowing this is vital for a peaceful walk with Jesus. It facilitates planning … Continue reading Waiting for God’s Time
Paralysis of Praise
Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him … for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. John 12:41-42 NKJV I know a man who hated the chief of my town with a passion. Craftly, the chief appointed him as one of … Continue reading Paralysis of Praise
Fatal Blunder
The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the man of God, “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” 2 Kings 7:19 He didn't have to speak. His job was to prop the king up when he learned on his hands. But the officer poked his nose where … Continue reading Fatal Blunder
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 