The Character of Jesus Christ
Modern Day Forms of Clinging to Worthless Idols
I hate those who cling to worthless idols; as for me, I trust in the LORD (Psalm 31:6) David knew that God alone is worthy of our trust and loving God the way he did, he found it deplorable that people could look to and give glory to idols. Because of this, he honestly expressed [...]
My Struggle with the Story of the Canaanite Woman
Matthew 15:21-28 The incident with the Canaanite woman was one of the hardest things for me to read and grasp in the Gospel accounts. Jesus‘ response to this woman was, from my perspective, completely out of character. I searched many commentaries to gain a better understanding. But the unrest in my heart was not pacified. [...]
Don’t Depend on Lazy People
As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them. (Proverbs 10:26) Applying vinegar to an abscessed tooth will produce unbearable pain and smoke in the eyes results in irritation and may impair your vision. This essence of this proverb is this: Unless you don’t mind the excruciating [...]
A Dire Vision of the Fall of Sin
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 21:2 A dire vision has been shown to me: The traitor betrays, the looter takes loot. Elam, attack! Media, lay siege! I will bring an end to all the groaning she has caused. The vision about the tremendous fall of Babylon evoked a violent agitation in the heart of Isaiah. He had [...]
Prayer of a Person in Distress
Scripture Reference: Psalm 31:1-5 Psalm 31 inspires us to keep trusting God when we are in distress. Difficult circumstances have a way of distracting us from the true source of our help. This prayer by David brings across the importance of taking everything to God in prayer. Prayer is an expression of our faith in [...]
Be Merciful to Those who Doubt
Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:22-36 Few Christians can claim they never experienced doubt. Since there are so many misconceptions around doubt, the associated anxiety is often hidden in silent suffering. One of the major misconceptions of doubt is that it is the opposite of faith. It is not. Unbelief is the opposite of faith. Doubt comes [...]
Humility is the Power to Restrain your Power
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2) Certain laws in this universe cannot be broken. For instance, if I jump off a building, I’m going down; not up. The proverb, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace…” reflects a spiritual law. As it is certain that I’m going down when [...]
The Resurrection of Jesus brings Uncountable Blessings
Scripture Reference: Isaiah 54 Isaiah 53 speaks in detail of the future suffering and death of the Servant of the Lord. The next chapter bursts through the darkness of death with the glory of the light of life: “Sing, barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy…” (Isaiah 54:1) [...]
Jesus’ Arrest: A Kiss, A Sword and Perfection
Scripture Reference: Matthew 26:47-56 Looking at the scene of Jesus’ arrest, it quickly becomes clear that He had more to deal with than just the arrival of an armed crowd. One of His friends betrayed Him with a kiss and the other one decided He needed a violent rescue. Yet, through all this, Jesus portrayed [...]
Weeping will make way for Joy Everlasting
Scripture Reference: Psalm 30:4-5 David characteristically encourages the Lord’s children to sing to Him: Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name. The reason? His anger towards our disobedience and unbelief lasts a short while compared to the favour He shows us, which lasts for all eternity. Through reconciliation and redemption by [...]
