After the birth of her first son, Samuel, Hannah took him back to the temple, gave him over to God and prayed, “There is none holy like the Lord: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.” The Lord himself echoed this declaration through the prophet Isaiah saying, “Fear not,… Continue reading The Only Rock
Category: Encouragement
Divine Peace
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 The Lord spoke to His disciples at length on their last evening together before He was taken to be crucified. He had so much… Continue reading Divine Peace
Are You Weighed Down?
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Psalm 68:19 This is a short but wonderful verse. Read it again. Understand this truth – whatever you are facing today, the Lord, your Saviour, is upholding you through it. Proverbs 12 tells us that anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him… Continue reading Are You Weighed Down?
No Small Thing
But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:3 When I think of a battle shield, I envisage a large piece of wood and metal that would have covered a soldier from the chest to the top of his legs. In films, you would often… Continue reading No Small Thing
Growing Strong
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6 Do you remember how it felt on the day you decided to lay everything down at the feet of Jesus and accept… Continue reading Growing Strong
Help From Heaven
Meditate on Truth Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Hebrews 4:14 The God of the universe and designer of life did not have to come down and dwell among his creation, and yet he did. The King… Continue reading Help From Heaven
Walk Fearlessly
The Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. Proverbs 3:26 Have you ever watched someone walk into a room and chat easily with everyone there, or watch as they step onto a platform and talk without any hint of nervousness? The person who isn’t afraid to speak up in… Continue reading Walk Fearlessly
Live Free
You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 This is a promise of Jesus to everyone who follows him, remains in him and stays within his teaching. His word does not merely illuminate truth, it is truth, and that truth brings a freedom that most of us have not… Continue reading Live Free
Enclosed in Safety
I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. John 10:9 This passage in John 10, verses 1 to 19 opens up the imagery of Jesus as Shepherd. To understand it better, we need to appreciate the relationship between shepherd and sheep… Continue reading Enclosed in Safety
The Hidden Treasure
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 Having these resources are vital for our journey, as we navigate our way across the terrain that is daily life. Solomon understood the immense benefits and the value of seeking the wisdom of God. In Proverbs chapter 2, he instructs us… Continue reading The Hidden Treasure
