FIX YOUR GAZE. “Let your eyes look straight ahead, and your eyelids look right before you.” Proverbs 4:25 Ponder. Right when we were little children, while learning to ride bicycles, the first thing we learned was not to look down, left, or right, but straight ahead. The same thing is mentioned here by the wisest king […]
I KNOW! “I know your works, your labor, your patience…” Revelations 2:2 Ponder. The letters to the seven churches, written in the book of revelations, have some phrases repeated all seven times. One of these words is ‘I KNOW. Here at the church in Ephesus, the angel of the Lord writes, I know the good works […]
HOPE FOR THE LORD “The LORD is my portion, says my soul, therefore, I hope in him.” Lamentations 3.24 Ponder. In this fast-paced world, everything is available to us instantaneously. But our Christian life is entirely different. We bring a need in prayer for a change in our circumstances, but it may remain the same. We […]
JESUS: OUR CO-TRAVELLER. “Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” Mathew. 8.25 Ponder. Christian life is not trouble-free but a tough journey, and our greatest comfort is that Jesus is our companion. When Jesus called the disciples and declared that they would be kingdom builders, they were overjoyed that […]
YOU ARE CALLED TO BE BLESSED! “Then Herod, with his men of war, treated Him with contempt and mocked Him, arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him back to Pilate.” Luke 23:11 Ponder. Though there was no fault found in Jesus, Herod, along with his soldiers, treated Jesus with contempt. Jesus did not repay […]
WHAT IS YOUR AIM IN LIFE? “I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24 Ponder. It is indeed pleasing to hear what Paul’s aim in life was. He just aimed at finishing the task […]
NARROW PATH IS THE RIGHT PATH! “Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:14 Ponder. Today, if you are going through difficult situations because you chose God, don’t be disheartened. Does God want his children to suffer without reward? Definitely […]
GRACE WILL LEAD US HOME! “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians.12:9 Ponder. This verse is one of the most powerful and endearing promises in the Word of God. While toiling for the faith and being physically and mentally tortured at different places, Paul experiences a tormenting […]
WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT? LIFE OR CHRIST? “Nor do I count my life dear to myself.” Acts 20:24. Ponder. Life in this world is temporary, and we are working to help many reach their eternal home along with us. While facing persecution, Paul says, ‘However, I consider my life worth nothing to me’. His mind […]
I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS. WHAT ABOUT YOU? “Except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me.” Acts 20:23 Ponder. Apostle Paul was well prepared to face any chains or sufferings for Christ. God strengthened Him and filled Him with the Holy Spirit, enabling him to even […]
LORD IS IN CONTROL! “It is in my power to do you harm, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, ‘Be careful that you speak to Jacob neither good nor bad.” Genesis 31:29 Ponder. Laban, in human terms, has the power to do anything against Jacob. But one thing Laban realised […]
THE LORD IS ALWAYS WITH US. “And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and indeed it was not favorable toward him as before. Then the Lord said to Jacob, return to the land of your fathers and to your family, and I will be with you.” Genesis 31:2-3 Ponder. When we experience unfavourable responses and resistance […]