Tag: Life

February 17, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Reward of Humility and Fear of the Lord

Opening Verse

“By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.”
— Proverbs 22:4 (KJV)

Introduction

The world tells us that success comes from ambition, self-promotion, and power. But God’s Word teaches the opposite. True blessings—riches, honor, and life—come not from pride, but from humility and a deep reverence for the Lord. Many seek after wealth but neglect the very things that bring lasting joy and fulfillment. Are you living with humility before God, or are you chasing after temporary rewards?

Devotional Story

A wealthy businessman stood at the peak of his career. He had everything—money, status, power. Yet, in the quiet of his soul, he felt empty. Despite all his success, peace eluded him.

One evening, he met an old friend who had once struggled in life but now radiated joy and contentment. “What changed?” the businessman asked.

The friend smiled and said, “I stopped chasing the world and started fearing the Lord. I humbled myself and gave my life to Him. That’s when I truly found riches, honor, and life.”

The businessman scoffed at first but couldn’t shake the words. He had spent his life seeking earthly riches but had no peace. That night, he knelt in prayer, humbling himself before God. For the first time, he felt a peace that money could never buy.

What This Means

God’s blessings don’t come through pride, self-reliance, or worldly ambition. They come through a heart surrendered to Him in humility and reverence. When we acknowledge that all we have comes from Him and live to please Him rather than the world, He grants us true riches—peace, contentment, and eternal rewards.

Think About This

  • Are you chasing after the world’s definition of success or God’s?
  • Do you fear the Lord and acknowledge Him in all your ways?
  • Are you willing to humble yourself before Him and trust in His provision?

Prayer

Lord, I humble myself before You today. Teach me to fear You and walk in Your ways. Let me not chase after temporary riches but seek the true blessings that come from knowing You. Grant me a heart that honors You in all things. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
— James 4:10 (KJV)

January 11, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

Life’s Greatest Gift

Opening Verse:

“Children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” – Psalms 127:3

 

Introduction:

Life, in its most pure and innocent form, is a divine gift. The miracle of birth is not just a biological phenomenon but a profound manifestation of God’s love and blessings.

Devotional Insight:

The act of bringing a child into the world is a sacred journey filled with love, hope, and faith. It’s a choice that embraces life in its fullest expression, acknowledging that every breath is a whisper of the divine. When we choose life, we become co-creators with God, participating in the miracle of creation. This choice is a testament to our trust in His plan and His timing.

 

In the delicate dance of life, each child is a unique melody composed by the divine, a living testament to the endless possibilities God envisages for us. They are not just extensions of our own lives, but individual souls entrusted to us, teaching us about unconditional love, patience, and the joy of selfless giving.

What This Means:

Acknowledging children as gifts from God elevates our understanding of parenthood and life itself. It reminds us to cherish and nurture these young lives, guiding them with love and humility, as they unfold their own divine purpose.

Think About This:

Contemplate the children in your life or those you long for. See them as the greatest gifts, embodiments of God’s trust in you and His boundless love.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the precious gift of life and the profound responsibility of parenthood. Help us to cherish and nurture these blessings with love, understanding, and patience, following Your divine guidance. Amen.

Closing Verse:

 “And Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 19:14