…For a multitude of the people…had not cleansed themselves, yet they ate the Passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, “The good Lord pardon everyone who prepareth his heart to seek God, the Lord God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary.” And the Lord hearkened to HezekiahContinue reading “How is Your Heart?”
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Switch Your Thoughts!
Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [centre your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. PhilippiansContinue reading “Switch Your Thoughts!”
Sarah (Part 2)
One night, after a long discussion with Abraham, I convinced him to sleep with one of my maidservants—Hagar. She was young, beautiful and at the time, obedient. But that backfired because immediately she realised she was pregnant, she became insubordinate and forgot her place. That I couldn’t stand and I was determined to show herContinue reading “Sarah (Part 2)”
Sarah (Part 1)
Hello, my name is Sarah, that’s strange I’m getting used to my new name. I was named Sarai at birth then one day my husband Abram – well, he is now Abraham – said his God changed our names. He said his God has got big plans for us. Anyway, the days have always startedContinue reading “Sarah (Part 1)”
A Masterpiece!
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in His own image; in the image of God HeContinue reading “A Masterpiece!”
What is Love?
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 NKJV The word love can mean different things to different people. People will expressContinue reading “What is Love?”
Seasons and Reasons
After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. Luke 2:17(NLT) The first time this title came to mind, it was at the beginning of the first national lockdown in the country and the world was reeling from the effect of the pandemic.Continue reading “Seasons and Reasons”
Be Swift to Hear
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20 (NKJV) Be swift to hear what? What have you been hearing lately? Where are you getting your information from? Who and what areContinue reading “Be Swift to Hear”
Don’t Wait!
Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring. Proverbs 27:1 (NLT) While watching the first episode of the Crown’s new season, I was struck by an incident that happened. An argument occurred between Prince Charles and his uncle – Lord Mountbatten over the phone. On ending the conversation, even thoughContinue reading “Don’t Wait!”
Look For Me
For God has not destined us to [incur His] wrath [that is, He did not select us to condemn us], but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died [willingly] for us, so that whether we are awake (alive) or asleep (dead) [at Christ’s appearing], we will live together with Him [sharing eternal life].Continue reading “Look For Me”