12 Aug 2020
May the Lord keep us safe for we take refuge in Him. May we not chase after other gods. May we enjoy that which the Lord has assigned us and what He has secured for us and the delightful inheritance He has assured us. May we always give Him prominence and stand firm in Him. May we enjoy rest in Him and be glad. May we get to know the path of life He has set forth for us and be filled with joy in His presence and have eternal pleasures He provides. Amen. Psalms 16.
11 Aug 2020
Acts 2:25-28 quotes parts of Psalm 16 written by David. The theme of that Psalm is the joys and benefits of a life lived in companionship with God. Please take time and read and meditate on that Psalm. Be encouraged and purpose to be God’s companion on this journey of life.
10 Aug 2020
There are some things that remain constant, no matter what happens around us. One such thing is mentioned in Acts 2:25-28. It is the unchanging love of God. We may be uncertain about when schools will reopen, work, etc. But God remains the same. We can be assured of that. I choose to remain hopeful and focused on Him and His unchanging nature.
07 Aug 2020
Paul’s attitude in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 is encouraging. He surrenders his weakness to the Lord, trusting that God will take control in that area and show Himself strong on Paul’s behalf. He talks about this problem with others. That would have made it possible for him to be held accountable. How are you dealing with your thorn?
06 Aug 2020
Do you have a thorn that the Lord has allowed in your life? Why has He allowed it? Paul knew what His thorn was. He had prayed asking God to remove it, but to no avail. He knew why God had placed it in him. What about you? 2 Corinthians 12:7-9a.
05 Aug 2020
May we also look at our situation and realise that we have a role to play in moving to the next level, even as we trust Him to guide us. He will use what He has uniquely placed in us to accomplish the tasks He wants us to do. He may also use challenges we face to help us accomplish the task. 2 Corinthians 12:7-9a.
04 Aug 2020
As we seek to walk closer to God going forward, may we desire His presence more than ever before. The apparent uncertainty should create this desire in us so that we have this privilege. Psalm 89:15-18 mentions some of the benefits of being in His presence. May He have mercy on us and grant us that privilege.
03 Aug 2020
Many of us started 2020 on a very positive. We had very high expectations and many plans. Little did we know what the days ahead would turn out to be. Despite the unprecedented events that unfolded, we have just begun month 8, and there is reason to be grateful for life, health and sustenance. We may not be where we had planned, but we are alive and the Lord sees the bigger picture. Psalm 47.
30 Jul 2020
With the understanding that we can be justified as a result of our faith in God, we should therefore know that that can lead to peace and joy no matter what we may be going through. We may be mere mortals, but faith in God and in His sacrifice for us should give us access to His grace that causes us to experience peace and joy. Romans 5:1-2.
29 Jul 2020
Romans 4:23-24 mentions one of the most important roles of the bible. It states that Abraham’s account was written for us, to encourage and motivate us. His great faith made him righteous before God. More than any material gain could, may our faith during such difficult times touch the Lord like in Abraham’s case, that He credits it to us as righteousness.