Have you hesitated to try something new because you weren’t sure how it would turn out? I urge you to put your worries and doubts to rest and take that new step in God’s peace. Move with faith because you don’t have to know everything about how it will turn out; instead, trust God’s direction in your life. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path,” declares Psalm 119:105. You can trust that God…
*1.* “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.” *2* “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.” *3* “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in…
It’s a room inside the master bedroom. It was the place where the king changed his clothes, similar to a modern-day large walk-in closet. Therefore, to expand on the illustration, our “prayer closet” as described in Matthew 6:6 will be a location where we will experience change; We go there to shed the filthy rags of this life and become clothed in His righteousness and spiritual armour. We give up the shield of faith for the breastplate of righteousness, the…
Where God meets us. While the traditional King James translation is respected, the majority of contemporary translations no longer employ the word “closet,” but rather “room,” “private room,” or “inner room.” The Greek word for an “inner storage chamber or secret room” is tameion. It might be referred to as a vault or safety deposit box today. It describes the safe haven for one’s most prized possessions and treasures. Therefore, Matthew 6:6 teaches us that we all require a location…
*1.* “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” *2* “For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in. Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” *3* “Be strong and courageous. Do not…
We might think to ourselves. God, where are you? when we are feeling particularly alone. According to Psalm 42:9–10, Why have you forgotten me? I’m under attack, so why do I have to go about my mourning? My foes taunt me throughout the day, asking, “Where is your God?” and causing my bones to bleed to death. This psalm comes from a person who feels forgotten and is mocked by others “all day long” amid their suffering. In addition to…
In our own homes, we might be alone. Some may be kept in a hospital bed, a prison cell, or some other location far from their loved ones. However, isolation is not solely geographic. It is possible to experience extreme loneliness despite being surrounded by friends. With intrusive thoughts, negative emotions, and anxiety, the mind can become its own prison. Who will comprehend the internal conflict? Physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually, we can experience loneliness. You will experience God’s…
*1.* “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” *2* “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will…
There are times when you face opposition because you have greatness within you. Those poor breaks were not accidental. The enemy was planning these attacks. The good news is that he doesn’t decide everything. God continues to work. The triumph is near! That’s it!!!
God is still at work even if you don’t see immediate changes in the circumstances. He is working out something beneficial for you, so be patient when you are in trouble. With the knowledge that you will experience God’s goodness and favour in the future, you can live confidently. That’s it!!!