“Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God” - Philippians 4:6 You have no end if you are in Christ. So be encouraged soul. Don’t be carried away or burdened by the “nows”. … Continue reading Mute it
Instead
“Instead of bronze I will bring gold, And instead of iron I will bring silver, And instead of wood, bronze, And instead of stones, iron. And [instead of the tyranny of the present] I will appoint peace as your officers, And righteousness your rulers.” ISAIAH 60:17 As I was reading this I realized that the … Continue reading Instead
From a car to a Home
“Lift up your eyes on high And see who has created these heavenly bodies, The One who brings out their host by number, He calls them all by name; Because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power, Not one is missing.” ISAIAH 40:26 What a powerful God we serve! We … Continue reading From a car to a Home
The Constant Blessing in Seasons
“He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” Psalms 1:3 We, believers in Christ, are like a tree. For a tree to flourish, the seasons HAVE to keep changing. These changing seasons, help … Continue reading The Constant Blessing in Seasons
Good Offender
The prevalent offender of all times, ages and seasons is Jesus. An unshakable trust in this offender with our flesh, mind, will, emotions and beliefs invites us to share in a glory, not worth comparison to this world. He offends the wisdom/logic of this world, He offends the comforts of this world, He offends the … Continue reading Good Offender
Empty Field
When a farmer sees an empty field, he doesn’t go out and wonder/whine why there are no crops. He takes whatever sacks of seeds and starts sowing. “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; THEN your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be … Continue reading Empty Field
It seems like few days
“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