Clothes to Put Off and Clothes to Put On What we wear often defines who we are – our culture, values, status, our mood, and even who or what we represent. In Colossians 3:12, Paul exhorts God’s chosen and risen people to shed the old garments of fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, anger, wrath, malice, …
I am against you As a believer, I have often used the verse Rom 8:31, ‘If God is for us, who can be against us?’ because I believed that God can never be against His people. But the same God asks Ezekiel to prophesy against Israel, saying, ‘I am against you,’ in Ezekiel 21. This …
Be Still Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” We often recite and sing these words, but do we truly embrace their meaning? “Be still” isn’t merely a call for silence; it’s an invitation to let go, …
Have you come to inquire? In Ezekiel 20:3b, God poses a rhetorical question when some elders seek His counsel through the prophet Ezekiel. His response is unequivocal, “I will not be inquired of by you.” This echoes a similar encounter in Ezekiel 14:3 when God responded with a solemn oath, “As I live.” In both …
Wells of Salvation In every community, the establishment around water bodies is vital for thriving, and wells hold a significant role in the Bible. Isaiah 12:3 provides encouragement to draw water—essential for life—from the wells of salvation. God’s grace has made salvation possible for us. To truly thrive, we require the waters from the wells …
Woe There is a deep cry of anguish, anger, and agony pronounced by the LORD in Isaiah 5. The LORD was pained to see the actions of His people and expresses His pain. It was not the nations around, but His own chosen people who were wallowing in the mentioned sins. As we go through …
Proverbs 6:16-19 outlines seven things that the Lord finds detestable and hates: Haughty eyes Lying tongue Hands that shed innocent blood Heart that devises wicked schemes Feet that are quick to rush into evil False witness Stirring conflict in the community As people devoted to God, if these actions displease Him, we must strive to: …
We all believe and proclaim, confess, claim, and declare that the Lord heals—both in our lives and the lives of those we wish to see healed. Often, we attribute afflictions to the enemy as the source of our wounds. Yet, Deuteronomy 32:39 reminds us: “See now that I, I am He, and there is no …
Psalm 127 commences with the notion of “unless the LORD.” This psalm beautifully illustrates God’s blessings in the life of someone who has partnered with Him across every facet of existence. When constructing a home, reliance on God becomes paramount; He should be our priority, and His word, our foundation. Our security finds its roots …
Psalm 121 – The Lord watches appears 5 times in this Psalm which has 8 verses. He is “El Roi “, The Lord who saw me and watches over me. It brings great comfort that the Lord of the universe, the Creator, watches over every step I take!! He does not sleep nor slumber, His …