Popularity of Jesus
Read: John 6:60-69 Popularity is unpredictable. Check a politician. Many of them watch their ratings to see how their constituents view their policies. They may start with a high rating,…
Deadly Strategy
Read: Nehemiah 4:1-10 Muhammad Ali, the great boxing legend, used several tactics to defeat his opponents. One was taunting. In his match with George Foreman in 1974, Ali taunted Foreman,…
Walking By Faith
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1 is that “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The very first…
Wonderful Counsellor
Read: Hebrews 4:15-16 Jesus is our wonderful Counsellor (Isa. 9:6), who counsels us when we are in need of help. He gives us advice and cares for us. Jesus said,…
Perfect Peace
Read: Isaiah 26:3-4 Perfect peace is translated from the Hebrew shalom, which means “fulfilment, abundance, well-being, security.” The phrase whose mind is stayed on You comes from two Hebrew words: the first meaning…
The Protection of God
Read: Job 1 No true child of God can escape the eye of the enemy. The devil and his army are always seeking to harm us as we walk the…
Standing Firm in Your Faith
Read: 1 Corinthians 16:13 The world can be a place filled with temptations of greed, pride, jealousy, hatred, etc. If you are not guarded, it is easy to fall into…
Purpose of Suffering
Read: Matt. 5:1-12 Jesus taught that the world seen from God’s perspective is biased in favour of the oppressed. This emerges in the Sermon on the Mount and other statements…
Avoiding A Bitter Attitude
Read: Deuteronomy 32:44-52 Many people give great importance on living longer and better. Advances in medical science are making it possible for more people in this generation to have a…
Being Happy
Read: Proverbs 15:13 Everyone loves to be in the company of those who are cheerful because their happiness radiates to others also. A joyful heart is a good medicine, but…