Hope
Arise, Shine
As we begin this new month, God calls us to arise and shine. The darkness of Isaiah 59 is replaced by the hope of Isaiah 60: “Your light has come.” That Light is Jesus Christ, who shines into every darkness (John 8:12). Light always overcomes darkness. When Christ enters our lives, fear turns to faith, […]
GOD’S CHOSEN VESSEL
Joseph recognized sin and stayed away. (Genesis 39:9) The real you will be revealed when you’re alone (your thoughts and actions). Daniel is renowned for his wisdom and intelligence. (Daniel 1:20) When God gives you full freedom to choose anything, be wise and unique. God rebuilt Job’s life. (Job 42:12) If there’s a breaking time in […]
Jehovah Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
As we step into this new month, let us remember that Jehovah Jireh—The Lord Will Provide. When God asked Abraham to offer his beloved son Isaac, Abraham chose obedience over his own comfort and emotions. He trusted God completely, even when he could not understand His plan. At the very moment Abraham was ready to […]
MAJESTIC
Rise, brethren! Into the wonder of daybreak. Be a rainbow in the cloud. Be a free bird on the back of the night wind. Shine on, brethren! Walk with joy in your golden feet Over crystal seas And purple mountains. Know that your beauty Is a thunder. And your precious heart, unsaleable. Be brave, brethren! […]
GO QUICKLY
The Sunday morning of 14th July 2008 started like any other Sunday. My husband was invited to preach at one church in Chennai. Suddenly, I received an unexpected phone call saying, “Your husband, Rev. Stanie Charles, is having severe chest pain, so we have brought him to a medical clinic and the doctors have administered […]
Stand in the Gap – Arise Deborah
In Judges 4, we are introduced to Deborah, one of the most remarkable figures in the Bible. For 20 long years, the people of Israel were under the harsh oppression of King Jabin of Canaan and his mighty commander Sisera. The people were discouraged, fearful, and spiritually drifting away from God. At such a time, […]
MY ROPE OF HOPE
When the light in the darkness seemed bright It’s the knight in might I see in the light Thence my soul said to Thine To swirl around this hope of mine! When the colours of spring faded away It’s the dew of new I see along the way Thence my soul said to Thine To […]
With God All things are possible
As we step into this new month, God reminds us that with Him, nothing is impossible(Mat 19:26). When Abraham and Sarah faced a future with no hope of a child, God’s promise stood firm. Sarah’s womb was considered dead, and humanly it was impossible, yet they believed in God. Through faith, life was birthed, and […]
Virtues of Esther (Esther 2:17)
Among all the virgins, Esther found favor and grace in King Ahasuerus’s eyes. Instead of Vashti, he made her his queen. She was crowned queen of 127 nations. We can learn from Esther’s virtues that it is always right to do the right thing, even when the circumstances appear to be opposite. Even though she […]
The Sign of the Covenant
COVENANT was established by God and is administered by God. The Covenant’s fulfillment is Abraham’s obligation. a) EVERLASTING COVENANT Gen. 17:7 – I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. 1. Nation of […]