SELF CONTROL Proverbs 25:28 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) Self-control helps us to resist temptation and avoid conforming to the things
OFFENCE Luke 17:1-4 One of the signs of the last days, according to what Jesus said, is that many will be offended and will betray one another and will hate one another. These days, people get offended for no good reason.
BLESSED ARE THE HUNGRY JOSHUA 1:5-8 Jesus himself combats the temptations of Satan even amidst his very real, physical hunger by saying “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matt.
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL Hosea 6:1-6; Psalm 85: 4-13 In the gospel of Matthew, the Lord said: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” The concept of mercy connotes being kind, amiable, or philanthropic toward other. As much as
ALONE WITH GOD Genesis 32:22-30 Without doubt, you are familiar with the story of Jacob and his brother, Esau. Early in their lives, Jacob and his mother had formed a plan to secure the blessing that Isaac was going to give
CHOOSING TO SERVE Joshua 24:11-16 In the closing chapter of Joshua, we are presented with a profound challenge. As Joshua gathers the people for a final address, he reflects on the incredible journey Israel has undertaken—God’s deliverance from Egypt, the victories
STAYING FAITHFUL Joshua 23:1-6 “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left.” — Joshua 23:6 We witness a poignant scene
UNDERSTANDING GOD’S PROVISION Joshua 21:1-8 The chapter opens with the Levitical clans receiving their inheritance, albeit not in the form of land like the other tribes. Instead, they were given cities scattered throughout the territories of Israel, along with pasturelands to
FINDING REFUGE AND REDEMPTION Joshua 20:1-6 In Joshua 20, we see the establishment of cities of refuge, which stand as powerful symbols of God’s mercy and justice. These designated places provided sanctuary for those who had unintentionally caused harm, offering them
TAKING POSSESSION Joshua 16:1-4 We witness the allocation of land to the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh in Joshua 16, emphasizing a crucial theme: the importance of taking possession of what God has promised. This serves as a powerful reminder that
