DEVOTIONALS

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 To the world today, and to the world of every age, the message of the cross is indeed foolish to those who don’t believe.  In Paul’s day, the cross was used by the Romans as a means of public execution!  A symbol of shameful crimes and powerlessness.  The greatest miracle of all, the most powerful event was when Christ was crucified.

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 A vine is a symbol of life, interconnected and abundance in the agricultural context. In the New Testament, it signifies Jesus as the "true vine," highlighting the necessity of staying connected to him as the source for spiritual vitality. It signifies Jesus as the "true vine," highlighting the necessity of connectedness as

But while I am here in the world, I am the Light of the world.” John 9:5 The natural light plays an important role in our daily lives such as improving our productivity, and focus, helping our body clock keep time, giving us a clear view and generally enabling our wellbeing and many other benefits. Jesus, the greatest Light in John 8:12 said “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

“But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!” Matthew 14:17 The disciples saw the problem with regard to the crowd and had a quick solution – send them away to get food for themselves. But they were rather surprised when Jesus told them “you feed them.” He had the solution.  This highlights that small, surrendered offerings can become abundant through God's power.  Jesus provides for His people regardless of the situation. This symbolises abundance, divine provision,

Truth is a “Person” Jesus, as Blackaby reminds us in the story of the disciples who were faced with a fierce storm - Matthew 8:25 “And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” If you’d have asked the disciples in the terrifying storm, “What is the truth of this situation?” They actually said we are perishing”. They were panicking! They forgot that, Truth was asleep in the back of the boat! Such a great reminder to us that Jesus is always present in o

Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. Romans 8:17 Have you ever asked this question: Who am I? Perhaps you were assigned a task beyond your ability or asked to do something out of your comfort zone. Well, Moses asked God the same question. God had seen the misery of the Israelites in Egypt and decided to deliver them. He chose Moses as the best candida

When we wait in anticipation unlike passive waiting, we are in a state of readiness and eagerness for what is to yet to come. While on a journey, by plane, ship, car or any other means of transportation there is that excitement of arriving at your destination. We see God’s greatness in nature and in His Word. He created the world and is intimately familiar with every part and everything in the universe that humans will never discover. His Word is flawless and able to protect

“This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.” 1 Corinthians 1:25 Who needs to hear the gospel? Is it those who do not know Christ? Believing the gospel is not only the means by which we become Christians, it is also the means by which we are delivered in our Christian lives from all causes of disagreements, factions, dissensions and pressure etc. Wisdom is valuable and it’s is better tha

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 Sheep are best known for their strong flocking and following instinct. They will run from what frightens them and band together in large groups for protection. This is the only protection they have from predators. We face a lot of noise today.  Noise from so many different sources. This emphasizes the intimate relationship where believers recognize, know, and actively follow Jesus, receiving eternal life

“We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the Champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” Hebrews 12:2 Athletes train hard for a perishable crown; Christians discipline themselves for an eternal one, keeping their eyes on Jesus.  Our Christian walk has far greater value, we are reminded that in order to run the race successfully we need to keep our eyes on Jesus. He is the Champion who has already run the race and completed successfully!  The priests in the Old Testament

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3: 5-6 Can you imagine going on the road without a google map or any other familiarity to assist with the road ahead of you?  Well, soon or later you’ll reach a point where you have no sense of direction! Those who have experienced this before have found that it can be frustrating and a waste of time! We know that techn

For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Psalm 32:7 Where do you turn when things go wrong?  You get a surprise that the company you work for is closing down. You probably will reach out to contacts in your industry, brush up your resume or start browsing job websites. Or perhaps you just found out there is a particular illness in your family, where would you go for help? If we are honest, the immediate response to illne

Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name. Because of his great power and incomparable strength,    not a single one is missing. Isaiah 40:26 At the beginning of the year, we all engage in self-reflection, journaling about the past year's lessons, and clarifying priorities and intentions for the future. But not before long we alter our opinions, break promises, modify plans, and procrastin

“Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.” Psalm 119:37 The moment we walk into a restaurant, a mall, or grocery store our senses tend to easily get bombarded with various images or cultures even if we don’t willingly participate in these things.  It is so easy to fill our minds with meaningless worldly distractions. The sights, sounds and worldly messages can easily cluster our minds and undermine our ability to be focused on the Lord. David re

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17

“Rather, cling tightly to the Lord your God as you have done until now.” Joshua 23:8 Have you ever played the sport “tug of war” that puts two teams against each other in a test of strength. The teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, with the goal being to bring the rope a to certain distance in one direction against the force of the opposing team's pull. The team that holds on tightly and doesn’t let go wins! It is almost the same thing when we face challenges as believers. 

There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42 On Martha’s “to do List” perhaps the “turkey” was probably all done waiting to be served! Almost everything was completed and now she was getting worked up about what in the world Mary was doing? An outer focus lets us navigate the larger world like Martha. On the other hand, Mary was all absorbed, listening, learning and meditating on Jesus’ words;

Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. John 15:4 Fruits are known to be nutritious and provide essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. They also have a range of beneficial compounds. Eating a variety of fruits is recommended for overall health. One day a friend invited me to go and pick some pears from her pear tree that had gone crazy by produ

"You surround me with songs of victory". We can fully trust God’s protection in difficult times.  Just as a bird protects it’s young, God nurtures and defense his people.  David’s story is a great example that still remains significant today!  When you wear someone else’s gear, you will certainly feel uncomfortable or even awkward because it isn’t made to fit you! David walked in faith with confidence knowing who was in charge! He was under God’s covering.  What an encouragem