John 21:3 Peter told them, “I’m going fishing.” And they all replied, “We’ll go with you.” “God sees our heart and hears our conversations” The resurrected Saviour, Jesus, heard the frustration, fear and desperation in the conversation of the disciples. They chose to go back to their previous profession and lifestyle. Their vision to change the world and their ambition to overthrow the Romans regime was dissipated when Jesus died on the cross. Not knowing how to handle the disappointment, they chose to keep themselves busy. Jesus met the disciples who had gone back to fishing and reinstalled them to...
13 June 202513 June 2025
13 June 2025 – Convictions and Conversations – Part 3
Malachi 3:16 Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name. “God sees our heart and hears our conversations” The casual chats and conversation of those who walk in the reverential fear of the Lord are recorded in a “scroll of remembrance”. Every time we talk about the goodness of God, testify about His faithfulness or share our divine victories, the scroll of remembrance is opened. I believe it is digitized and stored in the...
12 June 202512 June 2025
12 June 2025 – Convictions and Conversations – Part 2
Numbers 12:1-2 Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushite wife, for he had married a Cushite. “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?” they asked. “Hasn’t he also spoken through us?” And the Lord heard this. “God sees our heart and hears our conversations” Don’t be quick to judge and condemn. But let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger (James 1:19). One of the most difficult commandments to obey is to control our mind and mouth. Before we realize our mind judges and mouth blurts out unkind comments. Controlling our...
11 June 202511 June 2025
11 June 2025 – Convictions and Conversations – Part 1
1 Samuel 17:26b Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” “God sees our heart and hears our conversations” Living with the awareness that the Sovereign Lord is watching and listening to us 24/7 will change the way we think and talk. Many are under the illusion that God hears and notices us only when we pray. The eyes of the Lord are fixated on us. He hears our silly thoughts, unnecessary remarks and judgemental discourse as much as He gives attention to our earnest prayers. Our casual conversation has the same effect...
10 June 202510 June 2025
10 June 2025 – The Faith Bubble – Part 7
1 Corinthians 16:13: “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong”. “Faith believes that God will do what He says He will.” Firm Faith is steadfast, courageous and strong. Come hell or high water, the bubble of faith will keep us buoyant above the circumstances. We will never be below the crisis but will walk over it. However, for the fragile seed of faith to grow into firm faith, it must go through tests and be proven trustworthy. The trials of life do not come our way to traumatize us but to make us tenacious....
9 June 20259 June 2025
09 June 2025 – The Faith Bubble – Part 6
Jude 1:20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit. “Faith believes that God will do what He says He will.” Feed your faith and starve your fears. Feed your faith with the Word of God. Light, water and nutrients are essential for plant growth. Seeds planted in fertile soil with an abundant supply of sunlight and water will germinate and grow. Metaphorically, to build our faith our soul must be spiritually nourished. God’s Word is the food to our soul. The light of the Holy Spirit converts the...
8 June 20258 June 2025
08 June 2025 – The Faith Bubble – Part 5
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him. “Faith believes that God will do what He says He will.” The effects of faith are calm-confidence, courage and clarity through the crisis and calamity. Faith is not the hidden treasure of the heart; it is the crown on our head. The results that faith produces in the soul will be displayed in our words, deeds and conduct. Faith develops character and godliness. Faith builds its...
7 June 20257 June 2025
07 June 2025 – The Faith Bubble – Part 4
Deuteronomy 32:51 This is because both of you broke faith with me in the presence of the Israelites at the waters of Meribah Kadesh in the Desert of Zin and because you did not uphold my holiness among the Israelites. “Faith believes that God will do what He says He will.” Faith is not a feeling but a commitment. If we are not committed to hold on to our faith tenaciously, we will break in challenging circumstances and crucible conditions. Moses broke faith under intense pressure and stress. During the journey in the Desert of Zin there was no water so the people complained and...
6 June 20256 June 2025
06 June 2025 – The Faith Bubble – Part 3
Jude 3 Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. “Faith believes that God will do what He says He will.” Faith is a journey. “The Faith Journey” will have seasons. There will be bright summer days and beautiful spring seasons but there will also be dull autumn days and cold winter seasons. During the tough and rough seasons we must fight for our faith. Faith is a contentious journey that develops...
5 June 20255 June 2025
05 June 2025 – The Faith Bubble – Part 2
James 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. “Faith believes that God will do what He says He will.” Faith is an action. Faith is not an adjective that describes a feeling but it is a verb and an action. Faith is not a theory that sits on the bookshelf but a conduit that ignites action. Idle faith is dead. Actions must be reflected in our actions. Persistent faith makes us faithful. Faith and action are inseparable. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith...