*1.* “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.” *2* “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” *3* “And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the…
Have you not heard that you need to gain great confidence before God? Yes, before God in prayer, you need great faith in God and His will to be at the level God purposed for you each day of your life. Here it is: “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.” (Psalm 5:3, KJV). In waiting before God in prayer, you gain the faith you…
Yes, in search of the winning heart! Have you not heard that your searching for the heart of God gives you the winning’s heart? Here it is: “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven…
*1.* “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” *2* “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” *3* “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are…
What makes God’s will your best is the prevailing determination of God Himself! The Lord may not show you the exact details of His will for you the moment you pray, but His decision will keep you praying till you harvest with joy and rejoicing. Indeed, as you reflect over a week, month, or year of your life, you will see how God led you, even when you weren’t too sure you were on the right path at the time….
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…