“So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her.” GENESIS 29: 20 The love that Jacob had for Rachel was so intense that his labor of seven years, for her, passed by like few days. Before, when my son fell sick, … Continue reading It seems like few days
The Goodness of His Sovereignty
We can never understand the sovereignty of God. Even when we question it, the answer wouldn’t satisfy our aching heart or logical minds. But, this Sovereign God, who allows the storms; silences it; who tells you to wait; redeems your time, who allows the loss; shows up as a restorer. He is GOOD, FAITHFUL, PERFECT, … Continue reading The Goodness of His Sovereignty
The fall of an OAK TREE
“To grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called OAKS of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.” (Isaiah 61: 3) For an oak tree … Continue reading The fall of an OAK TREE
Breakfast on the Shore
“Jesus said to them, "Children, do you have any fish?" They answered him, "No." When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread.” John 21:5, 9 After the resurrection, Jesus repeated the miracle (Luke 5: 1-11). It became difficult for them to haul … Continue reading Breakfast on the Shore
Close One Eye
When a bowman aims the arrow at his target, before its release, he closes one eye. Why would he do that when vision is the best with two eyes? The bowman does it so that, any other visible things shouldn’t distract him from his target. “He closes one eye to focus”. Even when everything is … Continue reading Close One Eye
Humility comes after Casting
“Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you, Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you … Continue reading Humility comes after Casting
What is Evil? Where did it come from?
The allowance of evil is perfectly under the sovereignty of a Good God. Why? What? The Origin of Evil is still unknown. But, it’s defined on the basis of the existence of Good. Darkness doesn’t have an identity of its own, it’s the absence of LIGHT. If good doesn’t exist, then evil cannot be termed … Continue reading What is Evil? Where did it come from?
Time to Wash the Spit
“…He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing.” – John 9: 6-7 When Jesus justified … Continue reading Time to Wash the Spit
Love God?
If anyone says, " I love God,” and hates (dislike, dishonour, ignore or criticise) his brother, he is a LIAR; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen – 1 John 4: 20 How in the world can you call a child of … Continue reading Love God?
Holiness – Like a Hug
Every time my son hugs me I am filled with an awe unexplainable. His gestures of love is totally breathtaking and immensely valuable. Any parent would agree how wonderful it’s when their children express love toward them. Before hitting the bed, sometime I reflect through the day; I get reminded of his love. And, then … Continue reading Holiness – Like a Hug
