Tag: In His Presence
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Replace your fear with faith (1)
Romans 12:3 says “God has dealt to each one of us a measure of faith. This is so because we need faith to live out our Christian faith, victoriously. Indeed, there are several scriptures that highlight the importance of faith in our walk with God. Hebrews 11:1 says, “faith is the substance of things hoped…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: You give them something to eat
They came from the towns and followed Jesus wherever He went. He taught them and healed the sick, but a problem arose when evening came. The crowd had not eaten all day and they were in a remote place. Jesus’ disciples felt they had the perfect solution, so they said, “send the crowd away, so…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Defeating your Goliath
I believe so much in the power of stories because they inspire us into action. Stories are liberating; they teach valuable lessons and fire our emotions. There are numerous lessons from the story of David and Goliath that can help you overcome the challenges that life throws at you.
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: In the beginning
There may be times in your life of faith when you feel a dark cloud hovering over you. You may feel empty, lacking clarity and totally unsure of what next to do. Life may even seem meaningless and bleak. What do you do during such times?
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Prepare for the new
To receive the new, you must get rid of the old. Before God announced to the nation of Israel that He would do a new thing, He first instructed them to forget the former things and not consider it at all. You cannot open a new chapter of your life if you keep reliving the…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: How spiritually whole are you?
How spiritually whole are you? 2 Corinthians 13:5 says examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. But what does a spiritually whole life look like? A spiritually whole life is:
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: The arm of flesh will fail
This is what the bible has to say about those who put their trust in people because they are wealthy, powerful, or connected; “Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them” (Psalm…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: What footprints are you leaving in the sands of time?
Jephthah the Gileadite, was one of Israel’s judges and a mighty man of valour. Today’s reading gives an account of how he led Israel to victory against the people of Ammon and Ephraim. He judged Israel for six years before he died.
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Keep your eyes on the finish line
Several years ago, I participated in a parent’s race during the annual sports event of my children’s school. About five mothers came out to the starting point to participate. The whistle went off and we began the race as our children cheered us on. I gave it my all and soon I was right ahead…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Everything will be alright in the end
Our understanding of things as humans is very limited; only God understands and knows everything. We are therefore prone to false attributions, faulty assumptions, wrong decisions, and incorrect conclusions. We may also misinterpret the things that happen to us in life because we are concluding based on our limited understanding or on just the evidence…