Someone raised a question of what best can one receive from God? The best could be anything God gives from heaven, “John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it have been given him from heaven.” (John 3:27, ASV). A preacher once said, “God is best at giving His will.” Would it be possible to pray for what is good or best? Whatever that means, pray for God’s will in your life; it is far better and, of…
*1.* “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” *2* “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” *3* “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called…
Jesus authorised the breaking to bring blessing. Yes, it is the Lord who brings peace through miraculous feeding. That’s breaking brings peace. Here it is: “Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave the bread to the disciples, who distributed it to the people.” (Matthew 14:19, NLT). When Jesus was about to feed a multitude of thousands of people, “He broke the loaves,” and the…
Here it is, the life of a Christian is a life full of peace that “surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:7). Why is peace so comforting in Christians’ life and teaching? Reading Psalm 23 devotionally, you will discover that the Psalm is one of the most touching and moving passages in the Bible. Yes, we find it so comforting because of the picture of peace and comfort it presents. Psalm 23 is from the perspective of a sheep with a loving,…
*1.* “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” *2* “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” *3* “For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” *4* “He…
You have to train whatever you need to for your thoughts to start helping you. Your reviews of what is coming from your heart must stop hurting you. Here it is, “A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart.” (Luke 6:45, NLT). Your thought must be strong enough to defeat all the negatives surrounding your plains and contours to achieve victory. Reflect on your thoughts daily – Are you thinking defeated thoughts such as, “I’ll…
Here it is, my friend: “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” (Proverbs 4:23, NCV). I invite you to realise that your life follows your thoughts. You can’t be thinking of defeat and expect to have victory. There are dynamics to have victory. When your thinking accommodates weak ideas, having the strength to enjoy victory will be a matter of struggle or not-able-to and accomplishing your visions. Instead of unproductive thinking to invalidate your thoughts, start…
*1.* “Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.” *2* “And this is eternal life, that they know you…
God’s will alone does it! Here it is: “Everything God says is pure; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.” (Proverbs 30:5, ISA). Whatever that is, believers should want only God’s will; that is what God wants at all times. Does that sound frightening? Not if you make it a practice to do the first thing: Sit at His feet and know Him as He wants you to know Him. That’s it!!!
Here it is, the one thing that is needful: “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10, NASB 1995). Have you not heard that sitting at Jesus’ feet and listening to His Word is a choice? Yes, some things will not get done; some people will not understand. But Jesus said it was the one needful thing, the one thing which could never be…