“Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.” Nehemiah 13:14 Nehemiah’s heart was deeply stirred for God’s house. Even after the walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt, he continued to labour tirelessly to restore true…
“So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.” Nehemiah 4:6 When Nehemiah set out to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, the task seemed impossible. The people were weary, the ruins were overwhelming, and opposition was fierce. Yet, in the midst of…
“And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen.” Esther 7:6 Sometimes, the attack from the enemies will not come by visible weapons; instead, it will come by smiles. In Queen Esther’s time, Haman moved freely in the king’s palace, wielding influence, power,…
“For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.” Isaiah 25:4 When life’s fiercest moments come and our strength fails, our God steps…
“Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires…” Isaiah 24:15a In the midst of uncertainty and gross darkness, our response should glorify God. Job’s suffering as recorded in the Scriptures was a test of faith and he faithfully walked with God through it to victory. Whenever we experience the other side of life, who do…
“Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.” Isaiah 12:5 Today’s verse is a call to worship and proclamation. It reminds us that God’s works are so marvellous that they deserve to be sung about and shared globally. Thanking God for His power, mercy and…
“Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.” Isaiah 12:3 God is the fountain of living waters and every child of God should joyously draw from Him. But it is a matter of concern to note that most people are not thirsty. Are you thirsty? Water is foundational to life….
“And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the…
“Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.” Isaiah 8:18 As God’s children, we have been chosen by Him to show forth His signs and wonders here on earth. Through Bible studies, we read…