“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 Unlike other religions, Christianity introduces a God who not only loves us unconditionally but also desires to know us, spend time with us, and offer us grace and love we could never deserve. When we are presented with the concept of purity,…
“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us.” Ephesians 5:2 To walk in love with all men is more than a feeling, it is a result of a daily choice that reflects the heart of God. To walk in love is to embody the compassion Christ demonstrated….
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 Jesus Christ is the Light of the world, and as His followers, we are called to reflect His radiance through our words and actions. We are tasked with spreading His message of love and hope…
“Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.” Psalm 51:12 Challenges and uncertainties of life can attempt to make us lose sight of the joy that comes from the Lord. Yet, the Scripture reminds us that the joy of the Lord is our strength. Therefore, we are encouraged…
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16 Walking in the Spirit is a deliberate posture of the heart and mind. It is a daily invitation to surrender our will to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and to be led by His…
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 There are spiritual battles we must face; however, we cannot face them on our own. God, in His wisdom, has equipped us with everything we need to stand firm against the enemy’s attacks….
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 In the above scripture, the Psalmist paints a powerful picture of God as our Shepherd. The word ‘Shepherd’ means to care, provide, and guide—all of which are qualities that God extends to every one of us. Therefore, when we say, “The Lord is my…
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 Beloved, be fully assured that you are not wasting time calling upon the Lord as you wait on Him. We wait on the Lord for different reasons, which vary with the seasons of…
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 A fresh start simply means to begin anew. An instant and sincere decision to follow Christ till the end can be termed “A new way of living.” A…