Posts with the tag “faithfulness”

"I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice." - Jonah 2:2   In the depths of despair, Jonah found himself inside a fish, a place most would consider a nightmare. Yet, it was in this dark and desperate situation that Jonah turned his heart back to God. From the belly of that fish, he prayed a powerful prayer of repenta...  Read More

“The fear of mankind lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.” - Proverbs 29:25   Fear can be a powerful force. It often holds us back from stepping into our true calling. When faced with intimidating situations, like the ones Daniel encountered, it’s easy to let the fear of people overshadow our faith in God.  In both Daniel chapters 2 and 5, he found himself in precarious positions,...  Read More

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” - Galatians 5:22-23    When I was a child, I found it odd that the Bible refers to the qualities produced by the Holy Spirit as “fruit.” But the choice of this metaphor makes perfect sense. Fruit has a unique way of revealing the truth about a tree, just as the fruit of the ...  Read More

“Jesus replied, ‘Truly I tell you, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’” - John 3:3   Do you realize that your salvation involves more than just a ticket to Heaven? Many of us grew up with the belief that once we invited Jesus into our hearts, our main reward was the promise of eternal life.  While that’s true, there’s so much more to it. In God’s view, eternal life sta...  Read More

"We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God." – Romans 8:28  When you’re facing trials or navigating through difficult times, it’s natural to question why things are happening the way they are. In those moments of uncertainty, remember the promise in Romans 8:28: “We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God.” This verse isn’t just a comfor...  Read More

“Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.” - Revelation 2:10   Polycarp, a disciple of the apostle John, stood as a shining example of unwavering faithfulness to Christ amidst severe persecution. His story echoes through history, challenging believers to consider their own commitment to Jesus in the face of adversity. Sentenced to death for refusing...  Read More

“I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victo...  Read More

"He said, 'Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.'" - Genesis 22:12   As we dive deeper into the story of Abraham and Isaac, let's consider a crucial question: What are we withholding from God? Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac reveals a profound truth about surrender and...  Read More

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” – Deuteronomy 6:5 If you ever stand before the door of an orthodox Jewish home, you’ll encounter a small yet significant reminder of their faith—a Mezuzah. This container, marked with the word ‘Shaddai,’ holds a piece of parchment inscribed with the foundational Scripture from Deuteronomy ...  Read More