Life's Inanities and Ironies

 Today, we turn our hearts to the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-8, a passage that calls us to a life of unwavering trust in our Lord: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones. ” This is God’s Word, and it cuts straight to the core of what it means to live as His faithful people. Let’s unpack this truth together and see how it challenges us to walk humbly and obediently before our Creator. 1. Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart The first command is clear: trust in the Lord with all your heart. Not half your heart, not part of it, but all. This is a call to surrender every corner of your life to God. In a world that tempts us to trust in money, power, or our own cleverness, this verse reminds us that true security lies only in the One who made us, redeemed us...

Beloved in Christ, have you ever been so moved by a hymn that your heart swelled with joy or tears filled your eyes? Music has a profound way of touching our souls, lifting us closer to God. Today, we turn to the Holy Scriptures, to Isaiah 12:5, where the prophet declares, "Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth". This verse calls us to lift our voices in praise, not just as a ritual, but as a heartfelt expression of worship. Let us explore how singing glorifies God, strengthens our faith, and proclaims His marvelous deeds to the world. Understanding Isaiah 12:5 Isaiah 12 is a song of praise, born out of God’s promise to deliver His people. In verse 5, the prophet urges us to sing because of God’s "excellent things"—His mighty works that reveal His sovereign power and grace. For us, as believers in Jesus Christ, these works include the creation of all things, where "He spake, and it was done" (Psalm 33:9, KJV)...

Today's scripture text Colossians 3:14-17 Today, we gather to reflect on the words of the Apostle Paul in Colossians 3:14-17, a passage that calls us to live in the transformative power of God’s love and Word. Let us hear the Scripture anew: “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” This passage is a blueprint for Christian living, a call to let the Word of God not just visit us but dwell among us—taking root in our hearts, shaping our lives, and guiding our community. Let us unpack what this means for us as faithful follow...

Today, we turn to John 4:23-24, where Jesus declares to the Samaritan woman, “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” From a fundamentalist Christian perspective, this passage is a clarion call to abandon worldly distractions and embrace a pure, biblical form of worship that honors God alone. First, let us understand the context. Jesus speaks to a Samaritan, a people despised by the Jews for their mixed heritage and false worship. Yet, He reveals a profound truth: the time of true worship has arrived through Him. As fundamentalists, we believe Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 5:17), and His words here establish a new covenant where external rituals—whether on Mount Gerizim or in Jerusalem—are secondary to the heart’s devotion. “Worship in spirit” means our wo...