So they went and called out to the city gatekeepers and told them, “We went into the Aramean camp and no one was there—not a sound of anyone—only tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents left just as they were.” 2 Kings 7:10 NIV This verse teaches a crucial lesson about the importance of acting promptly when we have valuable information to share. The lepers, upon realizing the good news,...
But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. Job 32:8 NKJV This profound truth reminds us that true wisdom, knowledge, and understanding – the cornerstones of success in life – flow from a divine source. These are divine gifts, bestowed upon us by God Himself. The breath of the Almighty is essential not only in spiritual realms but also in our everyday...
Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, associations) corrupt and deprave good manners and morals and character. 1 Corinthians 15:33 AMPC What kind of ‘ships’ are you in? Are they helping you grow or dragging you down? The Bible warns us: “How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong? That’s not partnership; that’s war.” (2 Corinthians 6:14 MSG). So, whether it is friendship, partnership,...
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight! The way of the wicked is an abomination, extremely disgusting and shamefully vile to the Lord, but He loves him who pursues righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). Proverbs 15:8-9 AMPC Have you ever considered the impact of your intentions when you...
There is no one wise enough to make a plan that can succeed if the Lord is against it. Proverbs 21:30 ERV You would agree with me that planning is a good thing to do. In fact, there’s a popular saying that says “failure to plan is a plan to fail”. However, as the bible says that: “…The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn’t...
A little sleep, a little rest, folding your arms, and taking a nap—these things will make you poor very quickly. Soon you will have nothing, as if a thief broke in and took everything away. Proverbs 24:33-34 ERV Have you ever wondered why great men and women sometimes fall into the trap of complacency and missed opportunities? Looking back again on the testimony that God gave about David at the...
After God took Saul away, God made David their king. This is what God said about David: ‘David, the son of Jesse, is the kind of person who does what pleases me. He will do everything I want him to do.’ Acts 13:22 ERV In Acts 13:22, the Scriptures highlight David’s unique relationship with God, describing him as “the kind of person who does what pleases me.” So, as we...
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18 NIV Life presents moments that prompt deep self-reflection and action. In Isaiah 1:18, we encounter such a moment as God invites us, saying, “Come now, let us settle the matter”. This entreaty beckons us...
And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.” But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ Luke 12:19-20 NIV In the pursuit of wisdom, we encounter the cautionary verse, Proverbs 27:1, which advises against boastful attitudes...
Never boast about tomorrow. You don’t know what will happen between now and then. Proverbs 27:1 GNT The wisdom of Proverbs 27:1 warns us not to boast about tomorrow, as life’s uncertainties are beyond our control. Procrastination, a timeless vice, often leads to ruin in various aspects of life. Presuming arrogantly on the future is dangerous; action should not be postponed. The Bible’s message cautions against this arrogance, reminding us...