This devotion begins with humans being called to reflect the rule and reign of God. But people turned away, seeking to build their own Kingdoms. This quickly turned to violence and oppression. Humans lived in rebellion rather than in harmony with God. Amidst this situation, God called Abraham and Sarah. He came into their lives […]
Far From Home
Have you ever looked back over your life and said ‘I’m far from home’? What happened when you realised? In scripture, Naomi had been away from Bethlehem in the land of Judah for a long time. She and her husband had moved to Moab because of a famine, and their sons had grown up there […]
A Beautiful Thing
The woman’s act of anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, was such an important gesture. Jesus called what she did “a beautiful thing” because it flowed from the love in her heart. She came to Jesus unexpectedly and poured perfume on his head. Scripture suggests her deed was also beautiful, because it was costly. The perfume […]
You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet!
Today’s verse is really an encouragement for all of us to raise our level of expectancy! It’s like God is saying to us, “You think you’re blessed? You haven’t seen anything yet!”. I’m sure God has been good to you, but He also has things for your future that, if He told you right now, […]
Think About Your Thinking
In this age of social media influences, millions of people are not enjoying life because of the condition of their minds. They constantly dwell on negative, destructive, harmful thoughts. They don’t realise it, but the root cause of many of their problems is simply the fact that their thought life is out of control and very negative. […]
He Is Alive
Two years had passed since Paul came to the palace prison in Caesarea. Festus is now the governor instead of Felix. Felix thought he would be doing Paul’s accusers a favour by leaving Paul in prison, but they wanted more. Two years is a long time to wait for a decision from the court. Two […]
They often say that a baby is like a blank canvas, ready to be painted with life’s experiences. However, this canvas isn’t entirely blank, as certain factors like illnesses can be passed down from generation to generation. Nevertheless, the idea that a baby is a vessel waiting to be shaped remains compelling. If we consider […]
Faith Move My Mountains
Have you heard the phrase “Faith can move mountains?” Jesus talks about it in his ministry. I’ve always marvelled at that phrase. I’ve spent considerable time in the mountains around the world. I’ve lived near the Rockies, the Sierras, and the mountains of the western United States. The mountains are massive. They are ancient geological […]
Is There Hope
Many of us are experiencing hard times. And during these times we all hope things will get better. Though financial crises, broken relationships, and terminal illnesses each tell a different story, they share the same question: “Is there hope?”. The answer is yes. Through the resurrection of Jesus, the Lord has turned “mourning into gladness” […]
Watch Your Mouth
Have you ever said something you wish you could take back? I’m sure you have. The Bible tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. There’s no neutral ground. We are either sowing seeds of life and productivity with our words, or we are sowing seeds of ruin and destruction. […]
Interpreting the Bible in a literal sense, as some religious traditions do, can lead to the belief that dinosaurs did not exist. While the Bible is a sacred text revered for its spiritual and moral teachings, it is not a comprehensive scientific document. Here are a few arguments from a biblical interpretation perspective: It’s essential […]
It Won’t Last Forever
Breaking news – your troubles will come to an end – Hallelujah! In this life, God warns that we will have trials and tribulations. The good news is that He also promises to deliver us from them all! Although, He doesn’t necessarily say that He will deliver us instantly, or the way we expect, or […]
A Passover Of Deliverance
This morning I’m thinking about The Passover and its defining moment for God’s people. On the eve of their escape from slavery, God’s people were to dab their doorframes with the blood of a lamb, as this brought judgment on all false gods of Egypt. This moment of Passover is to be remembered forever as […]
Experiencing hardship is never easy. In fact, it can be agonizing, exhausting, and depressing. There have been times in my life when I have instantly sensed God’s awesome presence with me during a difficult circumstance. But there have been even more instances when it seemed as though God was nowhere to be found. While Jesus […]
It was a long, unexpected trek through the wilderness, the Israelites were within spitting distance of the promised land. Twelve spies were chosen to scout out the land. They returned describing a land of green pastures and rich fruit and produce. But ten of them said that conquering the land would be impossible, for they […]
God, Take My Breath Away
Have you gone through the year struggling or striving to make something happen? Maybe it’s a breakthrough in your finances, or in a relationship. It’s good to do everything we know to do in the natural, but we have to always remember that victory or breakthrough, doesn’t come by human might nor power but by […]