Text: Psalm 33:1-22This Psalm does not directly talk about distress and anxiety, but it does teach us to trust in the LORD, Yahweh. The writer reminds us that Yahweh created everything simply by speaking things into existence (v.6), He controls the mighty waters (v.7), and He has ultimate control over nations (v.10). Therefore, kings are[…]
Text: Psalm 3:1-8In the introduction before verse 1 (which is verse 1 in the Hebrew language), King David tells us that he wrote this Psalm about the time when he was being chased by his son, Absalom, who was trying to steal the throne. Absalom had gathered an army against his father, chased him out[…]
Text: Joshua 1:1-18When Moses died, Joshua became the leader of Israel. Three times in this passage Yahweh tells Joshua to be strong and courageous, and He says, do not be frightened or dismayed. Why would God say these things? It is because Joshua was afraid. He is taking over from Moses, the great leader. He[…]
Text: Genesis 3:1-16This chapter might be the saddest in the whole Bible. When Adam and Eve were first created, they used to spend time each day with their Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ. It was a sweet, blessed relationship. On the day they sinned (disobeyed God’s law), all the problems of humanity set in. When[…]
Text: 3 John 1-15It gives great joy to hear that one’s children are walking in the truth (v.4).Then you realize that your labour was not in vain. That God has honoured you by having children of faith. It takes labour, time, supervision, close watch and prayer to achieve this. Always take time to pray for[…]
Text: Titus 2:1-5To raise children of faith, young mothers should be taught how to do so (v.4). Many mothers do not know how to raise children of faith. To make matters worse, some mothers are not available as they go out to pursue their careers and come back to their respective homes late, with much[…]
Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-17Your integrity with the Word of God will lead many to be children of faith (v.14). Timothy is being encouraged; “…continue in what you have learned…knowing from whom you learned it” (v.14, ESV). People will learn from you basing on your integrity and walk with the Lord. Therefore, mind what you say[…]
Text: 1 Timothy 5: 1-7Raising children of faith honours the Lord and therefore, a parent who raises such children should be honoured (v.4). It is a good return on the family that raised a child of faith, a child that shows godliness. A widow, much as she faces difficulties in raising children as a single[…]
Text: 1 Timothy 4: 1-16Do not despise children of faith just because they are young (v.12). They need to be encouraged and strengthened to remain in the faith. Equally they should not accept to be looked down upon, instead they should live as an example, trusting God for every detail of their lives. Meditate on[…]
Text: Ephesians 6: 1-9Parents exist for children; therefore they should nurture and guide their children into godly living (v.4). Parents should live exemplary lives to their children, lives that will cause their children to love God and His people. Parents should discipline and give clear instructions to their children so that a generation that trusts[…]