“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 A.W. Tozer had an interesting commentary on this verse. He said: “Faith is seeing the invisible, but not the nonexistent.” We live in a world today that seems out of control – yet […]
“And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.’ Romans 8:27 Since we sometimes pray outside of God’s will, part of the Holy Spirit’s job is to change our minds, not convince God […]
“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” Philippians 1:6 Has God called you to do something you don’t feel capable of doing? Maybe you can even think of a dozen others better suited for the job? It doesn’t matter what you think, God […]
“Come and drink the Water of Life.” Revelation 22:17 The Babylonians encircled Jerusalem and cut off its food supply. The question was, how long could they hold out? That’s what the Babylonians kept wondering. But a month passed, then two, then an entire year, and still they held out. The […]
“The Lord asked, “Elijah, why are you here?”’ 1 Kings 19:9 At some point in his life, Elijah was frustrated. He was so depressed he wished to die, and then, after being restored through proper food and rest, he travelled for forty days. Thereafter, he went into a cave and […]
“The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness.” Romans 8:26 The twin pillars of a believer’s daily life should be prayer and Scripture! But, while praying may be simple, it is not always easy. Many times, we lack the motivation to pray, and then we are easily distracted, and we […]
“I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever.” John 14:16 Jesus says, ‘I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever.’ The Greek source for the word ‘Comforter’ is parakletos, and it means ‘one who comes alongside’ to strengthen, […]
“It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.” John 16:7 Even as the disciples’ hearts ached about Jesus’ departure, He assured them it was to their advantage because it would bring them Help and usher […]
“He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever.” John 14:16 Do you remember those days when we visit with friends without the distractions of mobile phones, voice notes, text and Whatsapp messages, Instagram, Twitter and Tiktoks? Friends and family enjoy each other’s company, uninterrupted by […]
“Even in darkness light dawns for the upright.” Psalm 112:4 Someone said, “Faith is like a film because it is developed in the dark.” Truly, dark days make you lean on God. The truth is, if your faith was never tested, you wouldn’t be motivated to draw closer to Him. […]
“Praise be to the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses.” 1 Kings 8:56 In giving treatments, medical professionals usually recommend tests after conversing with the patient and […]
“I have not seen the righteous forsaken.” Psalm 37:25 If you’re worried about making ends meet, start leaning on God: ‘The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord […]
“Abraham believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.” Genesis 15:6 Hebrews 11 says, “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing where he was going…” By […]
“Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and Your servant loves them.” Psalm 119:140 God always keep His promise. He is not like us. Most of the time, when we don’t keep our promises, it is not even necessarily intentional. We may forget or are just unable to do what it […]
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 We were all created to worship and we all worship someone or something whether we know it or not. Worship is whatever we put first. Some worship celebrities, friends, careers, relationships etc. It is […]