“But about midnight, as Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the [other] prisoners were listening to them…” Acts 16:25 In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were locked in Prison for casting out a demon from a slave girl. They did a good thing, […]
“Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the LORD… I rejoice in Your salvation.”’ 1 Samuel 2:1 “Let go of your concerns! Then you will know that I am God. I rule the nations. I rule the earth.” Psalm 46:10. When have you really wanted something? We all know […]
“My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths;” Daniel 6:22 Here are some more situations when God might send an angel to help you. 1. When doing the right thing gets you into trouble. Doing God’s will put Daniel in the lions’ den, but God brought him out […]
“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them.” Psalm 34:7 Some other situations when God might send an angel to help you- 1. To get you out of trouble. Lot was living in Sodom, a city about to be destroyed because of its extreme […]
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Hebrews 1:14 God can come to you in varied forms. When Jesus appeared to His disciples and stilled the storm, they thought He was a ghost. The Bible says angels are ‘ministering spirits sent to serve […]
“He will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:11 In what situation might God send an angel to help you? 1. When those you depend on have disappointed you. Imagine how Hagar felt, when, in a joint decision with his wife, Sarah, Abraham got Hagar pregnant […]
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behaviour. Instead, be kind to each other, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:31-32. Are you struggling to forgive someone? Here is a prayer: ‘Lord, […]
I have seen that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot. For who can bring him to see what will come after him?” Ecclesiastes 3:22 Solomon writes: ‘Nothing is better than that a man should rejoice in his own works.’ […]
“And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.” 1 Chronicles 12:32 “Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be […]
“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.” 1 Peter 4:7 Have you ever heard of the Valley of Elah? It’s the valley near Bet Shemesh where David defeated Goliath, yet this historic battlefield is virtually untouched in Israel, and it […]
“The day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief.” 2 Peter 3:10. When the founder of a major church denomination predicted in print the date of Christ’s second coming, his successors faced the embarrassment of having to publicly acknowledge that they were wrong. Do you remember the […]
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God.” Philippians 3:14. To fulfil God’s will for your life, you must do these: 1. Move to a higher level of faith Romans 1:17. Before David killed Goliath, he first had to kill a lion and a […]
“Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.” Psalm 3:8 In Luke 5:4-11, Jesus told His disciples to go into the deep waters and let down their nets for fish. When they did, their nets were filled up with fish to the point of breaking. Being fishermen […]
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you.” John 15:11. Why did Jesus say, ‘These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full’? He did because if you let it, stress will […]
“He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And broke their chains in pieces.” Psalm 107:14 When the Israelites cried to the LORD, he saved them. He brought them out of darkness and broke their chains. Psalm 107:13-14. The Lord can set you free from whatever is […]