“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…
“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 The story of Mordecai and…
“And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:24 The Bible recounts a tale of Jesus and a young rich man who sought a way to enter heaven by…
“For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.“ Ezekiel 18:32 Are you a parent? Then you probably understand that feeling of wanting to do everything possible to protect your child. You understand exactly what it means to bear the pain of others…
“So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?“ John 13:12 Have you ever found yourself in a situation where, despite your relative affluence or age, you were asked to serve others? How did that…