Category: Hope Inspiration

Luke 2:14 (KJV)“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men.” After a heavenly messenger of the Lord appeared and announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds, a choir of angels sang in perfect harmony proclaiming, “Peace on earth and goodwill among men” (Luke 2:14). This scene must have been so moving, so powerful and so glorious all at the same time. But why

John 8:12 (KJV)“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” The effort of many to make their homes, nativity scenes or Christmas trees beautiful with lights and other ornaments is, to say the least, remarkable. Light creates a warm atmosphere, it enriches the beauty that is already there

Matthew 2:2“for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him” On this first Sunday of Advent, as our hearts joyfully prepare to celebrate the nativity and as we begin preparations for the festivities, let us never forget the true beauty behind Christmas: a Saviour is born to us! Hallelujah! God has not sent us some random liberator: a superhero, a president, a conqueror or

Psalms 107:9“For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. ” These verses in this psalm mention the deliverance from Egypt, and perhaps from Babylon, but the circumstances of the travelers in these countries are also indicated. It is scarcely possible to conceive the horrors suffered by the unfortunate traveler, when he crosses the trackless sands, exposed to the burning rays of the sun. The words describe

Job 29:20 (NLT)“New honors are constantly bestowed on me, and my strength is continually renewed.” And another version says: Job 29:20 (NKJV)“My glory is fresh within me, And my bow is renewed in my hand.” Being thus honored and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honor, in a good old age. It´s a good thing, if such a hope is born of a lively faith in the

1 Peter 5:6“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.” Humility protects – preserves – helps for peace and order not only in churches and ministries but also in different groups of people including your families and your personal life. Whereas pride disrupts them. Where God gives the grace to be humble, He gives wisdom, faith and

Judges 15:19“So, God caused water to gush out of a hollow in the ground at Lehi, and Samson was revived as he drank. Then he named that place “The Spring of the One Who Cried Out,” and it is still in Lehi to this day.” Samson had just experienced an unprecedented victory. With a donkey’s jaw, he confronted 3000 Philistines and killed 1000 of them. The victory was obvious, but

Judges 14:6“At that moment the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he ripped the lion’s jaws apart with his bare hands. He did it as easily as if it were a young goat.” Samson was chosen by God when the people of Israel had been under the oppression of the enemy for 40 years. At a young age he was set apart to be part of that

1 Peter 5:6“So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.” Nobody appreciates being humiliated and treated with dishonor by other people. And yet many people do, and maybe you are one of them. The good news is that God who loves you has another plan for you. His plan is to raise you up with honor. The

1 Samuel 2:2 (NKJV)“No one is holy like the LORD, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. ” Hannah, Elkanah’s wife, could not be pregnant. She was so sad and filled with bitterness in her soul because of some injustices and mockery from some people due to her barrenness.  But she knew that there was a God and that He was listening to

2 Kings 3:15“Now bring me someone who can play the harp. While the harp was being played, the power of the LORD came upon Elisha.” Years ago, I have heard people saying several times that in heaven we will be worshipping the Lord, day and night. I didn’t like that concept because I thought it would be boring. But I have discovered then that worship is not just singing a

Exodus 12:36 (NLT)“The LORD made the Egyptians look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave them everything they asked for. So they stripped the Egyptians of their wealth!” The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years. They worked very hard under the oppression of the Egyptians. Because God’s favor was with his people, they brought blessings to the land where they lived. Egypt also became prosperous and very

Proverbs 21:31“The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.” When we talk of Victory, we automatically talk of battle and combat. Indeed, there is no victory without a fight. Just as when we are in the Lord and let him act, there should be no battle without victory. God has given us the intelligence and also the means that are available to

Joshua 6:20“So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.” In order to conquer the promised land, starting with a walled city called

Psalms 42:5“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!” If our soul rests on itself, it will sink. If it clings to the power and promises of God, the head can stay above the waves. And He is our support in the present woes, we can seek comfort in Him. We

Jeremiah 29:11“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” A look at this book shows us that the Jews had no ” thoughts of peace ” but only of ” evil ” (misfortune), because they could not conceive of how deliverance could come to them. Man’s moral illness is

2 Kings 3:16-17“This is what the LORD says: This dry valley will be filled with pools of water! You will see neither wind nor rain, says the LORD, but this valley will be filled with water. You will have plenty for yourselves and your cattle and other animals.” The kings of Israel complained about their distress and the danger they were in. It was he who summoned these kings, but