Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels from everywhere, from all your neighbors—empty vessels; do not gather just a few. And when you have come in, you shall shut the door behind you and your sons; then pour it into all those vessels, and set aside the full ones. 2 Kings 4:3-4 This story is very … Continue reading The Prophets’ Widow – (Part 1)
Waiting
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
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
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
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
Two Voices
“God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” I Peter 5:5 Pride tells me, “get even with Cold War”; Humility tells me, “keep no record of wrongs”. Pride tells me, “they are not fair”; Humility tells me, “my reward comes from God”. Pride tells me, “rebel against their likes”; Humility tells me, … Continue reading Two Voices
Blissful Soar
In prayer, I was telling God, how unbearable it is when certain people hurt, has a wrong intentions, doesn't respond encouragingly and more than that, will not believe God has something wonderful in store. Sometimes, this strange expectations make you fall deep down and the ache is beyond contain. I, at times, feel someone hammering … Continue reading Blissful Soar
He didn’t come – Part 1
The two most alarming instances for me in the Bible were when Jesus never turned up to see His cousin - John the Baptist who was imprisoned, and when He delayed in coming to Lazarus' home while he was sick. Whenever I read these two cases, I avoid pondering on them; as it hurts deeply … Continue reading He didn’t come – Part 1
