Tag: bible
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Daily Reflection: Faith That Draws Near to Jesus
Scripture Focus: Luke 8 As I read Gospel of Luke chapter 8, one central theme stands out: how we position our hearts toward Jesus determines what we receive from Him. The chapter begins by mentioning women who supported Jesus and His ministry “out of their own means” (Luke 8:3). They were not preaching to the…
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Daily Reflection: God’s Work of Preparation
As I meditate on Luke chapter 1, I realize that this chapter is not simply a collection of separate stories about Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and John the Baptist. It is one unified picture of how God prepares hearts for His divine purpose. God begins His work in ordinary people through seasons of waiting, testing, and…
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A Season of Preparation and Transformation
As today marks the beginning of Lent for Catholics, I found myself meditating on the meaning of Lent and what it represents spiritually. Lent is a season set aside for preparation, repentance, and spiritual discipline, inspired by the forty days Jesus spent fasting and praying in the wilderness. This reflection is not about following a…
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Led by the Spirit: The Call to Obedience and Transformation
“Then the Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go up and join this chariot.’” — Acts 8:29 One of the most powerful aspects of walking with God is being led by the Holy Spirit. In Acts 8, we see a remarkable example of this through Philip. He was actively ministering when the Spirit directed him to a…
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The Path of Presence: From Identity to Authority
Scripture Reading: Acts 5-7 The early church was marked by extraordinary signs, wonders, and unwavering faith in the face of persecution. As we read Acts 5, we are struck by the authority that the apostles carried. This authority was not self-appointed but was birthed through their identity in Christ, their humility before God, and their…
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Guarding Our Hearts for the Holy Spirit
Proverbs 4:23: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” In Proverbs 4:23, we are called to guard our hearts because everything we do flows from the condition of our inner life. This is not a call to self-improvement, but to a Spirit-filled life. When we guard our hearts by…
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Building Altars in Our Hearts: A Life of Worship and Sacrifice
In the Old Testament, altars were more than just physical structures; they were sacred markers of places where God met His people. These altars symbolized encounters with the Divine, moments of deep connection, transformation, and a profound sense of God’s presence. They served as memorials, reminding the people of God’s faithfulness and grace, offering a…
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There is a price to pay
In Luke 19:1-10, the Bible tells us about a publican, a tax collector named Zacchaeus. He was a rich man. He therefore had a certain position in society. We are not going to dwell here on the fact that he also had a bad reputation. Having learned that Jesus was going to pass, Zacchaeus went…
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Cultivate A Strong Prayer Life
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 1:17 In the previous blog post, Great Exploits, we saw that we all want to perform great exploits but we also saw that the…
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