Devotions

The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent ( Exodus 14:14 – ESV) Psalm 39:1-4 Here, King David was under tremendous pressure, yet he was conscious not to sin by his words and instead chose to be silent. To remain silent under oppression is tough, and in such situations, David…

Acts 4:29 When a great persecution arose against the disciples of Jesus Christ, they prayed. Interestingly, they didn’t pray that the persecution may stop or persecutors be judged, punished, or destroyed. Instead, they prayed for boldness to continue being the carriers of the Gospel. Often, when we face opposition or persecution, we are perplexed and…

Ezra 4: 4-5 The adversary is always on the job to increase the troubles for God’s people. Here, Zerubbabel’s and his associates’ efforts to restore the temple were met with stiff opposition and false accusations. Then God uses his prophet- Zechariah, to remind that it is not by might, not by power, but by His…

What is fullness of joy? Before we understand God’s point of view about joy, let’s understand the difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is usually a fleeting emotion and is often dependent on circumstances that can change. Joy, on the other hand, is found only when there is a relationship with Jesus Christ. As God’s…

II Thessalonians 3:3 The Lord is faithful, and that was enough for Paul because he knew that he could not trust humankind. Yes, a man may be faithless and false, but God is faithful despite our inconsistencies, and He expands this promise of grace even further —the Lord pledged to strengthen and establish His children…

Revelation 1:17 Jesus Christ introduced Himself as the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Throughout the Bible, God often reminds His people that He alone is the first, and the last and it means all things begin from Him and ends from Him. When we believe this truth that He is first…

Philippians 4:6 God wants us to live without fear, worry, and anxiety because He knows that these emotions are the weapons that Satan uses to paralyze us and distracts us from our relationship with Him. The people of the world may not know how to live a worry/fear/anxiety-free life, but we know the truth as…

Zephaniah 3:17 God’s mercies are new every day. He never changes but can change everything around us for our good. He is never far from us, even though we perceive that He seems to be far away from us. He loves and cares for us. It is essential that we train ourselves to see Him…

Exodus: 15:26 We need God’s healing in our life. When He says —I’ am your healer, it implies healing all areas of our life. Our God never leaves us bankrupt in one area while blessing us in another area. He alone can give us spiritual, physical, emotional, financial, and every other healing that we need,…

When we trust God with an unwavering heart, be assured that our God will keep us in perfect peace. We could experience a delay in the manifestation of His promises, but tarry because when He takes time, it makes us stronger and teaches us to be dependent on Him. Remember that every situation —good or…

Luke 19:9 During Jesus’ time, tax collectors were much hated because they served the Romans at the expense of their own countrymen. Zacchaeus, a Jew, was the chief and corrupt tax collector. Though he earned wealth, he could not gain goodwill amongst his brethren. However, Jesus was concerned about him. He neither cared for his…

Exodus 3:6 Have you ever wondered why God introduces Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob? As the God of Abraham, He meant that He is the God who calls and chooses. He chose Abraham and promised to make him the father of many nations, which was impossible at the moment. It means…