“From this day on I will bless you.” (Haggai 2:19) The year 2018 is the Year of God’s Blessings. God wants to bless His people and it is His desire to see that we stay blessed. God blesses all men with physical and material blessings, irrespective of whether he is a sinner or a saint. However, spiritual blessings are reserved only …
Good News of Great Joy For All
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) Dearly beloved in Christ, The year 2017 is swiftly coming to a close and the world is preparing to celebrate another Christmas by exchanging …
Submitting to God’s will
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who said “I have come down from heaven not to do my own will but to do the will of my Father.” (John 6:38) Jesus, who was at the bosom of His Father, left His heavenly glory and came down to the earth to do His Father’s will. He …
This Suffering Is But For A While
“For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5) Dear brethren, Greetings in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who promised His unfailing presence with us! We are indeed grateful to God that by His grace we can enter …
A man reaps what he sows
“Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” (James 3:18) Dearly beloved in Christ, Our life on this earth is a life of sowing and reaping. The principle is that “a man reaps what he sows.” (Gal. 6:7) The Bible says we can either sow in the flesh or in the Spirit. If we sow in the flesh, …
Looking Forward to Eternal Things
“But whatever to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.”(Phil. 3:8) Dearly beloved in Christ, People boast about their wealth, position, job, ability, children, etc. etc. Do we have anything boast about? Do we boast about our possessions or positions, name or fame? Everything we claim to have and boast about is temporary. The Pharisees boasted …
Year of Restoration
“I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings.” (Jer.30:18) Dearly beloved in Christ, Greetings in Jesus name! God has promised to restore the fortunes of His people. When God promises this in His word, He will surely bring it to completion. We are God’s people and are very precious to Him. Though He allows …
Do Not Judge
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” (Matt. 7:1) Dearly beloved in Christ, “Do not judge” is a command from our Lord Jesus. How often do we break this command? What does it really mean when Jesus said “Do not judge”? Christians and non-Christians alike quote the Lord’s statement in an attempt to silence their critics. Jesus does …
Christian Suffering: A Privilege, A Blessing
“This is my gospel for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.” (2 Tim.2:9) Dearly beloved in Christ, Suffering is a part of life. But if one suffers as a Christian it is a great privilege and a blessing. A true Christian cannot escape persecution. “In fact, …
Reflecting on God’s Goodness
“I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name forever and ever.” Psalm 145:1 Dearly beloved in Christ, I am grateful to God for His faithfulness, His goodness and all the wonderful blessings! We entered the year 2013 with great hope and expectations. The Word of God urged us to “Get rid of the old yeast …