“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” Ecclesiastes 9:10 Time is one of life’s most precious gifts and one of the easiest to waste. Every new day is a blank page, filled with potential…
“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” Malachi 4:2 There are seasons when pain, sickness, heartbreak, or deep wounds of the soul leave us questioning whether healing will ever come. But…
“And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel.” Ruth 4:14 Naomi had tasted loss, grief, and emptiness. Her journey from Bethlehem to Moab and back was marked by sorrow. Yet in Ruth 4:14, we witness…
“And they straightway left their nets and followed him.” Matthew 4:20 The decision to follow Jesus has been made by many people, and the Kingdom of heaven still rejoices over every soul won. Yet, it is surprising to know that some people suddenly decide again to turn back from following Jesus. Are you like such…
“But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality.” 2 Corinthians 8:14 Mutual support involves a two-way flow of help. It’s not just one person supporting another; rather, it’s a…
“Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.” Micah 7:5 We all make many mistakes as a result of our tongues. A man who cannot control his mouth will sooner or later enter into trouble. For if…
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9 One of the descriptions of Jesus, which was prophesied in the book of Isaiah, is that He is the “Prince of Peace.” Peace is also a fruit of the Holy Spirit. The world is full of everyday chaos and crises,…
“Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.” Haggai 1:5 To give careful thought to our ways means that we are called to self-examine our thoughts and desires before the Lord. We are encouraged through the verse of today to pause and reflect on our lives as well as our choices. Do…
“The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.” Haggai 2:9 Have you encountered loss in any area of life? Are you bothered about past seasons of glory? The children of Israel were…