The Reward of Diligence
Opening Verse “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.” – Proverbs 13:4 (KJV) Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to dream big but hard to put those dreams into action. Proverbs 13:4 gives us a powerful contrast between two types of...
The Urgency of Truth
Opening Verse “And her prophets have daubed them with untempered morter, seeing vanity, and divining lies unto them, saying, Thus saith the Lord GOD, when the LORD hath not spoken.” – Ezekiel 22:28 (KJV) Introduction In a world brimming with messages, discerning truth from falsehood has never been more crucial. Ezekiel 22:28 warns us...
The Foundation of Spiritual Harmony
Opening Verse “For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.” – 2 Samuel 7:27 (KJV) Introduction 2 Samuel 7:27 presents a powerful moment of recognition and...
Trust in Divine Guidance
Opening Verse “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) Introduction Life often surprises us with responsibilities or roles we feel unprepared for. The feeling of being thrust into the unknown...
The Measure of Divine Justice
Opening Verse “But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.” – Amos 5:24 (KJV) Introduction In life’s journey, we often face trials and tribulations that seem to weigh us down, leaving us to wonder if there’s any recognition of our struggles. The concept of divine justice speaks directly to...
The Hand in the Glove
Opening Verse “But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.” – 1 Corinthians 12:18 (KJV) Introduction The analogy of a glove and a hand is a simple yet profound way to understand our relationship with God. Just as a glove is designed to...
Running Lightly
Opening Verse “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” (Hebrews 12:1, KJV). Introduction In life, we often find ourselves...
The Patience of Jesus
Opening Verse “And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.” – Mark 1:17 (KJV) Introduction In the journey of faith, it’s easy to look at the disciples of Jesus with a mix of wonder and frustration. These men, who walked with Jesus, witnessed...
Cleaning out the Garage
Opening Verse “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” – James 4:8 (KJV) Introduction Sometimes, life can feel like an overcrowded garage. We pile up things, saying we’ll sort through them later, until the mess becomes overwhelming. This...
Where There Is No Vision
Opening Verse “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” – Proverbs 29:18 (KJV) Introduction In life, having a vision is crucial. It’s not just about having goals or dreams, but a divine insight that guides us towards living a life aligned with God’s will....