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