What does it mean to be obedient and respond to God with “Here I am” when He calls? Obedience often poses challenges for many Christians due to our sinful nature. Prior to the Lord saving me, I resisted involvement with the church, fearing that accepting Jesus Christ would require giving up all the things I enjoyed. However, those who have wholeheartedly embraced Jesus know that instead of sacrificing anything, they gain so much more. God’s call for us is to be obedient and love Him with all our hearts, soul, and mind. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (ESV Matthew 22:37). To be obedient, as God calls us, is to commence on a fascinating expedition of the soul. In this quest, we surrender ourselves to His guidance wholeheartedly and entirely, just as Abraham did in Genesis. We can observe Abraham’s unwavering trust in God through his response during the test. When God called out his name, Abraham … [Read more...] about Here I Am: Embracing Obedience and Loving God with All Your Heart
Divine Renewal: Embracing God’s Majesty in Our Worries
In our busy, fast-paced lives, it’s easy to get consumed by our problems and anxieties. We tend to lose sight of how vast and mighty God truly is. However, amidst our worries, there is a divine renewal waiting for us. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the awe-inspiring nature of our Creator and delve into His majestic qualities. God’s Majesty shines brightly, encompassing the universe and everything within it. His patience knows no bounds, and His control over storms reminds us of His power. As we journey through this short midweek encouraging blog post, let’s remember the words from Exodus 34:14, where it states, “For you shall not worship any other god because the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God” (ESV eXODUS 34:14). By shifting our focus from our worries to the magnificence of God, we can find encouragement and strength to face whatever challenges come our way. Let us embrace divine renewal, allowing the mightiness of God’s Majesty to overshadow our concerns. … [Read more...] about Divine Renewal: Embracing God’s Majesty in Our Worries
Eagle’s Wings: Soaring to New Heights with Grace & Precision
Eagle’s wings, soaring to new heights, grace, and precision come together in this verse: “Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted, but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint” (ESV Isaiah 40:30–31). Discover why God chose the eagle as a symbol and its significance in this context. Isaiah’s original readers hoped that the LORD would be restored. For those in captivity, Isaiah spoke of a future release and return to their land. The LORD would help them endure and soar like eagles, bringing emotional and spiritual upliftment. The first thing we need to do is learn a few things about eagles to fully understand why the Lord used an eagle instead of, let’s say, a bear or lion. We need to learn how they can fly or soar without hardly flapping their wings. I am going to list a few things I discovered about … [Read more...] about Eagle’s Wings: Soaring to New Heights with Grace & Precision