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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…
Keep reading“…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…
Keep readingUnshaken 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…
Keep reading“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…
Keep readingAn 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…
Keep readingJacob: 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…
Keep readingJacob’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…
Keep readingEgypt’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…
Keep readingAn 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.…
Keep readingPeace 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…
Keep readingFor this very reason, you must make every effort to…
2 Peter 1:3–9 3 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so…
Keep readingThe Risk That Changed History (Esther: 4)
After Haman issued the decree to annihilate the Jewish community, he and the king sat down to drink. But the city of Shushan was thrown into confusion and grief (Esther 3:15b). Mordecai, devastated by the news, put on sackcloth and went to the city square, weeping…
Keep readingWhen a delayed reward became a timely reward!
Ironically, Haman’s promotion to a high-ranking position in the Persian Empire was the result of Mordecai’s loyal service. Esther 2 :v 21 – Ch3:1 21 During the time Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthana[b] and Teresh, two of the king’s officers who guarded the…
Keep readingHaman’s Ego: The Beginning of His Downfall
Esther Chapter 3. Haman was a high-ranking official in the Persian Empire under King Ahasuerus. He was a descendant of Agag, the king of the Amalekites—an ancient enemy of the Jewish people. Mordecai, a Jew, served at the palace gate—likely as a gatekeeper or someone responsible…
Keep readingWhen a malicious plan backfired.
Daniel was a foreigner in Babylon, yet he found favor in the eyes of its kings. His unwavering devotion to God, marked by deep faith and reverence, set him apart. Because of his integrity and wisdom, Daniel was appointed as one of the three top administrators…
Keep readingA call to resilience
“Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive?” — Jeremiah 12:1 These piercing questions were raised by the prophet Jeremiah as he wrestled with the injustice he saw around him. Interestingly, the psalmist Asaph echoed similar concerns in Psalm…
Keep readingGod’s question to be remembered
Will you even put me in the wrong?Will you condemn me that you may be in the right? Job 40:v8 I believe this is one of the most profound questions God asked Job among the many in the final chapters of the book. Though directed specifically…
Keep reading“We would rely not on ourselves but…”
2 Corinthians 1:v 8-10 – We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of the affliction we experienced in Asia; for we were so utterly, unbearably crushed that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death so…
Keep readingGod is able, more than able!
God is omnipotent. His power knows no limits, and He is able to do far more than we can ask or imagine. Scripture affirms this truth in many ways, and here are two powerful examples: 1). God Is Able to Bless Us Abundantly“And God is able…
Keep reading“I have set the Lord always before me;”
I have set the Lord always before me;because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Psalm 16:v 8 Psalm 16 was penned by David, though the exact background remains uncertain. However, a few verses offer clues as to why he may have…
Keep reading” we have corrupted no one…”
2 Corinthians 7: 2-3 ” Make room in your hearts for us; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one. I do not say this to condemn you, for I said before that you are in our…
Keep reading“as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way”
2 Corinthians 6: 3-8 Apostle Paul set a powerful example for many Christian workers. He labored tirelessly for the kingdom of God, never settling into a comfort zone during his ministry. He preached the gospel and ministered to churches not from a place of ease, but…
Keep readingReflections from Psalm 3: David’s faith in crisis
Psalm 3 was penned by David during one of the most agonizing chapters of his life—while fleeing from his own son, Absalom, who had rebelled against him. This wasn’t just political upheaval; it was deeply personal pain. To make matters worse, David’s trusted counsellor, Ahithophel, betrayed…
Keep readingJob’s major concern and responsibility: Raising godly children
Job 1:7-12 Job was a God-fearing man who loved and worshipped the Lord, living an exemplary life on earth. One of his most notable traits was his desire to raise his children—seven sons and three daughters—in godliness. It was customary for his sons to hold feasts…
Keep readingDid Job fear God for his wealth and health?
Satan believed that Job feared and worshipped God only because of his wealth and health. He assumed that if Job were stripped of everything, he would stop revering God. Job 1: 7-12 The Lord said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the Lord…
Keep reading“My mouth will not transgress”: A heartfelt decision
Psalm 17:3c: “I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.” Taming the tongue was one of the key life decisions David made. In Psalm 17, he speaks not only of a tested heart, but of a deliberate commitment to speak no evil. He chose restraint,…
Keep readingDavid passed God’s test-“Heart test”: Psalm 17:3
Modern technology allows medical science to scan and analyze the human body with astonishing precision. Yet, no instrument can truly read a person’s heart or mind. These remain hidden from human insight—but not from God.Scripture affirms this truth:🧠 Jeremiah 17:9–10 “The heart is deceitful above all…
Keep readingFinding comfort in psalms during trials: Psalm 17
David wrote this psalm during a time when he was surrounded by enemies. Deeply distressed and grieved by their cruelty, he cried out to God. Describing one of his enemies in verse 12, David writes: “He is like a lion eager to tear, like a young…
Keep readingPeter’s miraculous escape – Acts 12
Prayer Is Powerful Against High-Security Imprisonment James and Peter were key leaders of the early church. During this time, King Herod arrested James and had him killed. When Herod realized that this act pleased the Jewish people, he sought to gain further favor by arresting Peter…
Keep readingThe Power of Earnest Prayer in the Early Church (Acts 12)
Herod Agrippa was persecuting the church and violently targeted some of its members. He beheaded James, the brother of John, and when he saw that this act pleased the Jews, he sought to please them further by arresting Peter. He imprisoned Peter, placing him under the…
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