“If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, When men rose up against us, Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their wrath was kindled against us ( Ps 124: 2-3). The chapter is related to the deliverance of Israel from a foreign invader. The enemy’ s anger was kindled…
WHEN WE GATHER TOGETHER, GREAT THINGS HAPPEN.
Mat 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” This is great promise! Wherever Jesus is ,great things happen. He has promised that ” when two of you agree on anything we ask for, it will be done for you by my father…
WAITING PATIENTLY
Psa 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. Joyce Meyer said once that ” Patience is not simply the ability to wait- it’s how we behave while we are waiting” . The moment we hand over our cares to God , we stop minding about the…
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT.
Eph 6:17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit ,which is the word of God Paul was exhorting the Ephesians to put on the full armour of God both for defence and attacking purposes.Its worth noting that in these armours ,only one weapon is illustrated as an attacking weapon -the sword…
THOU SHALL NOT KILL
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat it’s fruit ( Pro 18:21) Our words have the power to hurt and the power to heal, the power to kill and the power to give life . Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned…
LIKE A DREAM
Psa 126:1 When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. This could be an affirmation for a past act or hope for the future act. It contrasts the feeling of being taken into exile and the joy of returning to Judah, Jerusalem and the temple. The experience and…
BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
Eph 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, Have you ever had an experience that was beyond your expectation? Something that was far beyond what you could think or imagine? That is what Paul is saying….
THE BEST A MAN CAN GET.
1Co 2:9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” Paul here quotes Isaiah 64:4. There is something that God has prepared for those who love Him, something that is hidden from…
WHAT DOES GOD REQUIRE OF YOU?
Mic 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Biblical faith affects every aspect of our daily life. Faith is a lifestyle, not just theology or creed. God does not leave…
THE PROMISE KEEPER
Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told ( Acts 27:25) Our heavenly father is a promise keeper. He had assured Paul that despite whatever would happen, he must stand trial before Caesar. Paul encouraged the distressed men who were with him….