HABAKKUK 1:2–11 She experienced infertility after marrying, expecting immediate childbirth. Questioning God’s ability to change her circumstances, she wondered how long it would last. Are you waiting for justice, a cure for sickness, or God’s intervention for a financial challenge? In the seventh century BC, the prophet Habakkuk expressed his frustration with the Lord for allowing injustice … [Read more…]
1 CHRONICLES 17:1–15 As an adolescent, Janet would find a gift that delighted her mother with her little budget during her birthday. On her birthday, her mother would present a gift that outshines her own, demonstrating her generosity from her resources. Janet’s desire to give to her mother reminds me of David’s desire to build a temple … [Read more…]
DEUTERONOMY 32:7–12 Joy’s daughter returned home from an overseas trip feeling unwell. After her pain worsened, Joy and her husband took her to the hospital. After a few hours, a nurse assured Joy that her daughter would be okay. Joy felt peace and love, remembering that the Lord is the perfect parent who nurtures and … [Read more…]
DEUTERONOMY 24:19–22; PROVERBS 12:11; PSALM 23 Someone once said, “Squirrels work hard before winter to bury their nuts in a location that is both secure and easily accessible.” “You may find their commotion amusing. Each squirrel sounds like an intruder, but a group of deer may cross your backyard without a sound.” What a striking difference! Deers … [Read more…]
LUKE 18:35–43 Interruptions, whether at work or home, consume a significant amount of time each day. While many dislike disruptions, Jesus exhibited a different approach. He stopped his actions to help those in need, demonstrating that interruptions can be a blessing in our lives. This demonstrates the importance of addressing interruptions in our lives. Jesus, on … [Read more…]
JEREMIAH 17:5–8 Some friends planted a tree near their fence, anticipating it to blossom after five years. After two decades, it died—or so they thought—due to neighbours pouring weed killer, which seeped into its roots. To their amazement, the following year some shoots came through the ground. The prophet Jeremiah compares the image of trees flourishing … [Read more…]
PSALM 57 Mark recalls a childhood moment when his father called the family to pray for help after their car broke down and they were running out of money. Today, God’s help arrives in unexpected ways, such as a friend fixing his car, a cheque, and food. Psalm 57 is a powerful hymn that inspires worship. … [Read more…]
DEUTERONOMY 1:21–33 A couple considered divorce before surrendering to Christ. After committing to love and obeying God, they sought counsel and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Despite their twenty-fifth anniversary, they sometimes forget God’s grace and struggle with fear of the unknown. In Deuteronomy 1, Moses reassured the Israelites of the Lord’s reliability, but they questioned the … [Read more…]
ROMANS 8:31–34 Hearing a loved one pray for you with compassion and God-given insight is beautiful, resembling heaven touching earth. Jesus taught His followers to pray and not give up (Luke 18:1), as He is at the right hand of God and intercedes for us (Romans 8:34). Jesus is always there for us, hearing our prayers and … [Read more…]
PSALM 119:97–104 A comic strip made an appearance in a book about youth ministry. “I think I have made one of the first steps towards unravelling the mysteries of the Old Testament,” the young man is shown saying on the phone to a friend while holding a Bible. Psalm 119 expresses the writer’s desire to understand … [Read more…]
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