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 […]
GOD IS ALWAYS WORKING. “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you” Genesis 28:15 Ponder. When we go through persecution, trials, and difficult times, we may sometimes feel […]
PERSECUTION RELIEF PRAYER UPDATE: Persecution Relief Advocate Sabu Thomas visited Pastor Jose Pulluvellil and his wife Elamma in Khalilabad Jail in Uttar Pradesh. Let us Praise God that they both are doing absolutely fine and rejoicing in the Lord that they are able to use their imprisonment as an opportunity to serve the inmates and […]
“Not against people following Christianity but oppose cow slaughtering, religious conversion”: Chhattisgarh CM Sai Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Clarifying stance, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that he is not against people following Christianity as their religious faith adding that his concerns revolve around specific actions like the “slaughtering of cows and […]
“India a secular country”: Tripura High Court slams Chakma committees for boycott of Christian converts “India is a secular country and everybody has the fundamental right to choose his own religion,” the Court said while reprimanding certain Chakma committees for encouraging a boycott of the Christian converts. Justice Arindam Lodh and Tripura High Court Ratna […]