“And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson’s wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father’s house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so?” Judges 14:15 Your relationships shape…
“Do all things without murmurings and disputings.” Philippians 2:14 Murmuring is an expression of dissatisfaction that often leads to disunity and hindered progress. Imagine assigning a task to someone, only for them to carry it out grudgingly—how disappointing that would feel! This is how God views our attitudes when we serve Him or others with…
“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgement; that ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.” Philippians 1:9-10 The word of God reminds us today of the vital role love plays…
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” John 14:1 One of the strengths of children is their fearlessness. They easily trust their parents and anyone who shows them care. Their innocence keeps doubt far from their hearts, and their faith in their caregivers remains unwavering. However, as they…
“And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.” John 16:22 As a teenager in secondary school, I spent six years in a boarding school—far away from home and my loved ones. The emotional pain of being apart from…
“Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations.” Ezekiel 14:6 We serve a kind and merciful God who does not want anyone to perish. That is why He continually sends us messages to repent and…
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.” John 14:6 Haven’t you noticed that most places have multiple entrances? For instance, when heading to a marketplace, you’ll likely find several ways in. Similarly, meeting influential figures often requires knowing people in…
“Then the king Ahasuerus said unto Esther the queen and to Mordecai the Jew, Behold, I have given Esther the house of Haman, and him they have hanged upon the gallows because he laid his hand upon the Jews.” Esther 8:7 Many times in life, we’re in situations where it seems like God is quiet…
“The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD’s wrath; but the whole land shall be…