The world will hate you.

John  15:19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. Jesus was speaking to His disciples on the need to understand that a life as His follower will bring

The God that sees secret prayers

Matthew  6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.  6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy

Be extra vigilant

1 Peter  5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: From the verse above, we are implored to be extra vigilant, to be aware of the spiritual battle that surrounds us daily. The analogy of a roaring lion reminds us of the

Goodness in honour

Proverbs  21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Sometimes we find ourselves in a world  overshadowed by chaos and darkness, the pursuit of goodness can seem impossible. However, Proverbs reassures us that goodness is not only attainable but also intertwined with honor. Let us delve deeper into the meaning

Our strength and shield

Psalms  28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. In the verse above, we are reminded that the Lord is our strength. In times of weakness, uncertainty, or despair, we need not

Believing in God’s promises

Genesis  15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.  15:2 And Abram said, LORD God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?