Author: Matts
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When Little Becomes Much in God’s Eyes!
Mark (12:41–44) and Luke (21:1–4). One day, Jesus was sitting opposite the temple treasury, watching people put their offerings into it. He saw many rich people throwing in large amounts of money. At the same time, He noticed a poor widow who placed two lepta—the smallest coins in circulation in Judea at the time. Made…
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“…but because of your mercy”
“Give ear, our God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name. We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.” Daniel 9:18(NIV) Daniel and Nehemiah held high-ranking administrative positions in the empires of Babylon and Persia during exile from…
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Unshaken Faith in a Foreign Land
Daniel was brought to Babylon as a captive from the kingdom of Judah, along with many others from Israel. Scholars generally estimate that he was in his mid-teens (around 14–17 years old) when taken to Babylon in 605 BC. Daniel 1:3–6 (NIV)3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into…
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“You are highly esteemed”
Human beings naturally long for appreciation and recognition from others. Yet the recognition we receive from people is limited, shaped by human understanding. In contrast, the most genuine and lasting recognition comes from God. His approval is perfect and real. Today, I want to reflect on one man who received such recognition from heaven. He…
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An exciting journey of Jacob
Traveling is full of ups and downs — sometimes it’s all excitement and adventure, other times it’s tough or uncertain. For Jacob — an old man who had traveled extensively through life’s valleys and storms — but this journey was different. This time, he traveled with joy, hope, peace, and a heart full of anticipation.…
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Jacob: A man of resilience!
Jacob’s life wasn’t a bed of roses. It was a journey marked by anxiety, fear, deception, family conflict, separation, and heartbreak. Yet through every trial, Jacob remained steadfast — a man of resilience shaped by adversity and sustained by faith. He was an industrious man who worked hard, even when exploited. His father-in-law, Laban, cheated…
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Jacob’s testimony:”God who has been my shepherd”
As Jacob approached the end of his life, he reflected on a journey marked by struggle, transformation, and unwavering divine faithfulness. In one of his final acts, he blessed Joseph’s sons — Ephraim and Manasseh — and spoke a profound truth: “The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has…
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Egypt’s Loss
Pharaoh subjected the Israelites to harsh slavery, burdening them with relentless labor and oppression. In their suffering, they cried out to God for deliverance — and God heard their cry. He called Moses and commissioned him to go to Egypt and confront Pharaoh, with the mission of leading His people to the Promised Land. Moses…
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An Ignorant Pharaoh
Egypt was a flourishing nation during the time of Joseph, and its prosperity continued until the Israelites eventually departed. After interpreting Pharaoh’s dream about the coming years of abundance followed by famine, Joseph was elevated to a high-ranking position — essentially serving as Egypt’s prime minister. When famine struck the land, Joseph’s brothers came to…
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Peace with God
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —Romans 5:1 One of the beautiful fruits of justification by grace through faith, as taught by the Apostle Paul, is this: We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Before we were justified by God…