“To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” Isaiah 61:3 The phrase “garment of praise for…
In the book of Genesis: 26:18-22, we read about how Isaac, the son of Abraham, was determined to succeed despite the obstacles he faced. After the people of Gerar had stopped up the wells his father had dug, Isaac redug them and named them after his father. Many of us know that Isaac was a…
When I purchased our first piece of land just a year after our wedding, I intentionally included my wife’s name along with mine. My mother was aware of it and even accompanied us to check out the land and witness the payment. It was my first ever property purchase, and I am grateful to God…
“But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” Mark 11:26 Imagine not being able to access God because you hold on to the hurt someone caused you, refusing to let it go. Imagine missing out on God’s mercy because you feel it’s foolish to forgive someone who…
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 During a recent conversation, a particular song was mentioned, and upon singing its lyrics, I found myself pausing to reflect on its meaning. The lines, “When peace like a river, attendeth my way; when…
“I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.” John 9:4 What would you classify as the most fulfilling or rewarding work you’ve done or that you envision yourself doing? Is it something that earns you a large sum of money,…
“And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Matthew 8:2 One common mistake we make is assuming that Jesus sees as we do. We might write ourselves off as too weak, too dirty, or too insignificant for the Father. However, this is not…
“Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:3–4 Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wondered when the difficult times would end? A situation that seemed to be dragging on and making…
“The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 We have probably heard the phrase “God is love” a thousand times, but I wonder if we will ever…