DEVOTIONALS

“May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:24-27 The term “to bless” gives the meaning of joy, or experiencing peaceful moments. A sense of humbling ourselves in recognition of God's blessedness and when receiving a gift or a favor from someone. It could be multiplication of favor - an abundance in every part of life: relationships, work of your hands and secur

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Gratitude is like a password we use to enter into the presence of God. When we choose to give thanks to the Lord, we build a habit pattern. If we consciously and consistently choose to express gratitude in ordinary situations, it becomes easier io thank God for the difficult, painful and even traumatic times, simply because he is always in it with us. When we ex

If you watch the leaves during the Fall season, they simply fall dancing in the wind before touching the earth! They simply follow the flow as they fall. We are invited to simply be present in the moment! We may not be able to control our worries but we can trust God in us to help us through them His way! A month ago, the leaves were, lovely, attractive, green and served the purpose for that season. In as much as they are still changing color at the moment and really looking

For everything there is a season, and a time for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Depending on the situation, we can define change in different ways; it could be shifting habits, moving to a new place, or experiencing a change of heart. It is simply the act, process or result of becoming different. In business it could be restructuring, environmentally it could be change of seasons which affects everyone. We may necessarily not want to read the above verse bec

In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory. Isaiah 61:3 (b) The oak tree begins small and has humble beginnings. The acorn holds the seed of an oak tree, a small smooth nut. It eventually grows into an oak tree! One thing about the oak trees is that they all have one common feature, being massive, mighty, large and strong. Built strong with a tough, rough surface, the branches reach high. You can sit on the branches withou

“But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!” Matthew 14:17 The disciples saw five thousand hungry people, a very challenging problem. Jesus saw five thousand people ready to be fed. 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 symbolizes abundance, divine provision, trust and compassion is always in God. Have you ever been faced with