Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14 What a wonderful invitation! The invitation to drink living water from Jesus. This water brings life into our soul. This water provides us the necessary nutrients to sustain our…
Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9, NIV Do you worship no matter what you feel or what situation you find yourself in? It is hard to keep worshipping God when we feel lost, in pain, sorrow or in a very difficult situation. The Bible, however, is full of stories of people who worshipped the Lord…
"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed - or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42 I used to juggle teaching and leadership role in ministry. There were times that I would go home drained and barely able to stay awake. It came to a point where my time with God started to get affected. I tried to convince…
Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I am not a gym fan, so when I started working out, it took a toll on my muscles. Over time, my body began to adjust, and I could do more. My muscles are now working from…
And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in the peace and be healed of your disease." Mark 5:34, ESV For years, I battled with feelings of insecurity. Just like the woman in today's verse, I, too, have tried to find ways to heal. I've read articles and books to overcome my feelings, but nothing could remove what was boiling inside. As I was leading a ministry, I soon began to realize how unhealthy I had…
I prayed to you, Lord God, and you healed me, saving me from death and the grave. Your faithful people, Lord, will praise you with songs and honor your holy name. Psalm 30:2-4, CEV During a trip to our new church campus, a bus from the opposite direction beat the red light. I thought to myself, if the driver was…
Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, "We have seen remarkable things today." Luke 5:26, NIV Have you ever had those moments, when you were so certain what you were experiencing was made possible by a supernatural being that made it possible? Or are you still waiting to be in one? Our…
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2No one ever likes discomfort. When we find ourselves in difficult situations, we feel vulnerable and get…