Acts 4:36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus The apostle assigned an extra name Barnabas to Joseph which meant son of encouragement. Joseph’s mouth was full of consolation .He also gave liberally towards the relief of the poor, parting with…
THE RISING STAR
Matthew 2:[2]and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” The Wise Men from The East came to Jerusalem inquiring about the birth of the New Born King that they may worship Him. This triggered insecurity within…
THE PIERCING WORD OF GOD.
Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. The word of God is living and active. It is dynamic, miraculous…
GOD’S PACE
Isa 52:12 But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the Lord will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard. When God spoke of restoration, redemption and freedom for Zion from captivity ,He cautioned them that it wasn’t to be a quick fix occurrence but a…
HE CAME TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE.
Luk 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, Luk 4:19 “to preach…
THE BEST AHEAD OF THE REST
Deu 28:13 “And the LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them. The Title above is an extract from a rear bumper of…
THE TRAGEDY OF UNBELIEF
Num 20:12 Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.” Which offence did Moses commit to warrant his exclusion from the promised land?…
THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD.
Isa 43:1 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. We have many people in the society who we know but unfortunately , they don’t even have a…
A DESPERATE WAIT
Psa 130:5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. Psa 130:6 My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning — I say, more than those who watch for the morning. Working the night shift is wearisome. Its usually long, dark, dreary,…
WHEN THE SUPERNATURAL SUPERSEDES THE NATURAL
Jos 10:13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the people had revenge upon their enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and did not hasten to go down for about a whole day. Adoni-Zedek, the king of Jerusalem…