Tag: In His Presence
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Pray your way through
Prayer is an intimate two-way communication between you and God. It is you talking to your Father as well as listening to Him speak to you. A key secret to a more fulfilling life, especially as you advance in age, is praying your way through any and every situation. As we get older, life throws…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: The God of processes and order
God had not yet formed man to till the ground, so He did not cause rain to fall on the earth. As a result, no plant or herb had grown on the field. After He caused a mist to water the whole face of the ground, He knew that plants would begin to grow on…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Identify and feed your multitude
A multitude followed Jesus as He went to a deserted place in the city of Bethsaida. When evening came, His disciples came to Him and said, “send the multitude away to the buy food and find where to stay, for we are in a deserted place, but Jesus said to them ‘you give them something…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Life lessons from King David (2)
David was also a great leader. Whilst in the cave of Adullum, people who were broke, discontented, and tired of life came to him. These were the dregs of society; he became captain over them. When these men were mentioned later in the bible, they were referred to as David’s mighty men. He had mentored…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Life lessons from King David (1)
God had chosen David as a replacement for Saul. He had sent Samuel to anoint him as king. However, despite being anointed by God, David went through tough times. Saul continuously sought to end his life and he had to flee on several occasions: dwelling in caves, strongholds, and mountains. Whilst in the stronghold, he…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Pray, believe, visualize and take action
Recently, I had a peculiar challenge that seemed to defy every solution. I took it to God in prayers and desperately asked for His help. As I prayed passionately, I began to visualize the solution. I could literally see what the solution looked like. It was so real; I could almost touch it. After praying,…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: What will you do with today?
Each day represents an opportunity for a fresh start. Lamentations 3:22-23 says, “through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness”.
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Faith like potatoes
I stumbled upon a movie some years back which has made a huge impact on my faith even till this day. The movie “Faith Like Potatoes” is based on the autobiography novel of Farmer turned Evangelist, Angus Buchan. It portrays the inspiring true story of Angus, a local farmer in South Africa who learnt to…
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Break camp and move forward
A camp is a temporary structure typically used by soldiers, refugees or travelling people. It is meant for a specific purpose and for a period. As the children of Israel wandered through the wilderness on their way to the promised land, they lingered on Mount Horeb, and God had to urge them on.
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[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: End with thanksgiving
I came across a quote some time ago and it has stuck with me till date. It read: “when you are always thankful to God, your tank will always be full”. God inhabits the praises of His people and wherever God dwells, blessings are sure to abound.