“Escape”- We all run too far from handling things that weigh us down, from those struggles, those relationships and those negativities that arise without warning. We run by saying, “it’s okay. They shouldn’t have done this to me. I am never going to forgive them. It’s no big deal. Everyone feels this way. My expectations … Continue reading Take a break from Escaping
Waiting
THE MOUNTAINTOP – Jewel Savio Johnson
In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and peoples will stream to it. - Micah 4:1 Does God mean that at the peak of our troubles, He become tangible for us? We know that Jesus used … Continue reading THE MOUNTAINTOP – Jewel Savio Johnson
THE WARDROBE OF OUR HEART
Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him – 2 Corinthians 5: 9 Imagine, you do so much to clear the mess in your wardrobe. Kept it in order, and one fine day, in a rush takes something … Continue reading THE WARDROBE OF OUR HEART
FAITH = FAITHFULNESS
I was confessing the specific promises that God had been speaking so clearly and constantly; through His Word. As I began, I was very excited. I knew that I knew that I knew, it was God. But, after sometime, I felt anxiety creep in like never before. Have you been there? Where, you have received … Continue reading FAITH = FAITHFULNESS
The Prophets’ Widow – (Part 1)
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)
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
