Being Prepared
Read: Proverbs 21:5 The very example of lack of preparedness is explained in the parable of the ten virgins. Five of them had prepared extra oil for their lamps, whereas…
The Indwelling Spirit
Read: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 The Apostles’ Creed has the statement, “I believe in the Holy Spirit.” Sometimes we forget that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force. The Bible…
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…
Relying on God’s Strength
Read: Judges 7:1-8 The Midianite soldiers were ruthless and tough, and they attacked their enemies with brute force. They were also very proud and relied on their strength to defeat…
God’s Will
Read: Genesis 39:1-6, 20-23 In our prayers, we have the habit of praying, “May everything happen according to Your will.” We acknowledge that events will turn out best when God’s…