“For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.“ Ephesians 5:31 Marriage is beautiful. It was created by an intentional God who does nothing lightly, and as such Christians must strive to understand and honor it. We must…
“Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me forever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.” 1 Samuel 2:30. …
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.“ 1 Corinthians13:1 It’s truly remarkable when you reflect on your achievements, but without genuine love, they fall short of God’s standard. Understanding yourself involves recognising the potential for action without genuine…
“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” Ruth 1:16 Being a God chaser means relentlessly pursuing God’s heart, seeking the Kingdom,…
“When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.” Psalm 126:1 Imagine the astonishment when God liberated Zion from captivity; it felt surreal, like a dream. Walking around in disbelief, saying, “Is this really happening? God is orchestrating blessings and resolutions for us that seem too good to be…
“The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.” Ecclesiastes 7:4 This Bible verse encourages us to think about life after death and our eternal destination, emphasising the wisdom in contemplating these deep questions. In simpler terms, it means that wise people…
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” John 14:12 Our devotional today addresses our life of faith as believers. Indeed, one cannot be considered a believer in God…
“Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” Psalm 100:2 A minister once recounted being reproached by the Lord. In his confusion, he defended himself, saying, “I have done all you said I should do. There hasn’t been a time I have been disobedient.” The divine response was sobering: “You have…
“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of…