To Sleep or Not to Sleep “…But Jonah had gone below in the ship and had lain down and fallen asleep. So the captain went to him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god. It may be that your god will care about us, and we will not dies.’”…
Stepping Down from the Throne “When the king of Nineveh heard what Jonah was saying, he stepped down from his throne and took off his royal robes. He dressed himself .” Jonah 3:6 (NLT) This passage presents a powerful lesson in humility and leadership. The king of Nineveh, a powerful leader, had the courage and…
Over and Over Again “For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment… For three transgressions of Judah, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment… For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment…” Amos 2:1, 4, 6 (NLT) In…
What Makes Me Think the Lord Can Deliver? “What god of any nation has ever been able to save its people from my power? So what makes you think that the Lord can rescue Jerusalem from me?” Isaiah 36:20 (NLT) Trusting in God’s power is not based on human logic but on His proven faithfulness…
Satisfied and Proud “But when you had eaten and were satisfied, you became proud and forgot me.”Hosea 13:6 (NLT) It is a human reality: during difficult times, we seek God fervently. But when we reach a place of abundance and comfort, it becomes easy to fall into pride and forget the One who sustained us…
God Still Speaks “Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets.” Amos 3:7 (NLT) God is a God who speaks, guides, and reveals His plans to His people. Throughout biblical history, prophets were key instruments in communicating divine purposes, and this truth remains relevant today. God…
Back Home “Like a flock of birds, they will come from Egypt. Trembling like doves, they will return from Assyria. And I will bring them home again,”says the Lord..Hosea 11:11 (NLT) God is a loving Father who is always willing to welcome us back, no matter how far we have strayed. This passage, though originally…
Let Us Fight Bravely for Our City “Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the Lord do what is good in His sight.” God calls us to be courageous and to fight purposefully for the city where He has placed us….
To Bless Our Home “Then all the people departed to their homes, and David returned to bless his household.” 2 Chronicles 16:43 (NKJV) Attending church is not an end in itself; it is an encounter with God that transforms our lives and equips us to be a blessing, especially in our homes. David understood this…
If You Had Only Listened – Part 2 “Oh, that you had heeded My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Isaiah 48:18 (NKJV) Obedience to God’s commandments not only benefits us individually but also transforms our environment and society as a whole….
