“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways” (Psalms 91:11) – Angels are “ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation (Heb 1:14). How awesome is that? God’s desire is for His angels to serve your needs and to guard you in all your ways. So,… Continue reading Psa 91:11 – Angel protection
“The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” (John 6:29) It’s the big question posed by many religions – What work does God require of me? In answer to the question Jesus doesn’t give a list of good deeds we should do, rather he gives a simple answer –… Continue reading Joh 6:29 – Work of God
“Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.” (Proverbs 11:28) – It’s not trust that is the problem, it’s what we trust in. We all trust something or someone. Those who put their trust in worldly possessions will eventually be disappointed, for in time these will… Continue reading Pro 11:28 – Green Leaf
“God’s Way is not a matter of mere talk; it’s an empowered life.” (1 Corinthians 4:20) – It’s fairly easy to look holy, or talk holy. It’s fairly easy to say right sounding things, to smile and nod, and “Amen” at the right times. However, God’s Kingdom life is far more than this. It is… Continue reading 1Co 4:20 – Kingdom is power
“Those who trust God’s action in them find that God’s Spirit is in them—living and breathing God!” (Romans 8:5) To experience God’s abundant life requires us to put our complete trust in God’s power to work in us. To trust God with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding. When we do… Continue reading Rom 8:5 – Trust God
“I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.(Isaiah 22:22) – At university graduations a golden mace is carried on the shoulder by the chancellor. This symbolizes his authority to open the ceremony and confer degrees.… Continue reading Isa 22:22 – The key
“God’s Word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set between emeralds. You’ll like it better than strawberries in spring, better than red, ripe strawberries.” (Psalms 19:10) – A diamond ring is given to celebrate love forever. Delicious food is given to celebrate life and joy. Yet, God says His Word is better… Continue reading Psa 19:10 – Better than diamonds
“To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.” (Colossians 1:29) I have had the pleasure (many might say displeasure) of running multiple 90km Comrades marathons. It required strenuous physical and mental effort to complete the race. I am sure you too have experienced the strenuous effort required… Continue reading Col 1:29 – Strenuously contend
What is it the Lord has done this very day? To start with He has given you life. He has given you another day to hear Him. But it is more than this, as we read in the verses before. “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the LORD has done this, and… Continue reading Psa 118:24- Rejoice today
“Do everything in love” (1Cor 16:14) is a simple instruction but one that is nearly impossible to follow. Love is easy when it’s for people we like or when it’s convenient. But love is nearly impossible when it’s for those who “don’t deserve it” or it is not convenient. Jesus dying on the cross to… Continue reading 1Co 16:14 – Do it in love