Life's Inanities and Ironies

 Dear readers, today we turn to the timeless truth of God’s Holy Word to explore a vital lesson: the difference between "faith the size of a mustard seed" and " oh ye of little faith." These phrases, spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, are not mere words—they are a divine call to examine our hearts and align our lives with the unchanging standards of Scripture. In a world drifting from biblical values, Christians must hold fast to the truth that even the smallest faith, when rooted in God’s promises, can accomplish great things. Yet, we are also warned against a faith weakened by doubt. Let us reflect on this today: do we trust God fully, or do we falter when the storms of life arise?   What Scripture Teaches About Faith The Bible, God’s inspired and inerrant Word, reveals the power of true faith. In Matthew 17:20, Jesus says , "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will b...

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 28:7-20 Today we turn to a sobering passage in God’s Word—1 Samuel 28:7-20—where we see King Saul, once chosen by God, spiral into desperation and disobedience. In his fear and rebellion, he seeks out a medium to contact the dead, turning from the living God to the powers of darkness. This passage is a stark warning for us today: when we reject God’s guidance and turn to forbidden paths, we invite judgment and despair. Let’s dive into this text and let the Holy Spirit teach us how to walk in obedience and trust in God alone. Saul’s Rebellion: Turning from God’s Word In 1 Samuel 28, we find Saul at the end of his rope. The Philistines are gathering for war, and Saul’s heart is gripped with fear (v. 5). He inquires of the Lord, but God is silent—no answer through prophets, dreams, or the Urim (v. 6). Why? Because Saul had long been disobedient. He failed to fully obey God’s command to destroy the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15), and he rejected the word of the Lord t...

 Scripture Readings: Revelation 7:1-8, Revelation 14:1-5, Matthew 24:14 Today we turn our hearts to a powerful and urgent truth from God’s Word—the 144,000 sealed servants of God in the Book of Revelation. In these last days, as the world grows darker and the signs of Christ’s return draw near, the Bible reveals a special group chosen by God to shine His light amidst the chaos of the tribulation. Who are these 144,000, and what can we learn from their mission? Let us dive into Scripture and prepare our hearts for the work God calls us to, even now.   The Identity of the 144,000: God’s Chosen Remnant In Revelation 7, we see a pause in the unfolding judgments of the tribulation—a moment where God’s mercy shines through. The angel declares, “ Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads” (Revelation 7:3). These servants are 144,000, with 12,000 from each of the twelve tribes of Israel—Judah, Reuben, Gad, and so on. ...

Delivered with fervent conviction and anchored in the unchanging Word of God, reflecting on recent headlines of the Israel-Iran conflict  We stand today at a pivotal moment in history, a time when the world seems to teeter on the brink of chaos and eternity. Open your newspapers, scroll your screens, or turn on the news—what do you see? War. Missiles blazing through the night sky. Nations clashing with unrelenting fury. Just this week, we witnessed Israel’s decisive and blistering strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and military strongholds, taking out top generals and scientists in a bold act of self-defense. Iran, in retaliation, unleashed a barrage of ballistic missiles aimed at Israeli homes, schools, and hospitals. A 6-day-old infant was miraculously pulled from the rubble in central Israel, a fragile life spared amidst the  destruction. Yet, tragedy struck elsewhere as an Israeli-Arab family in Tamra perished under the impact of an Iranian missile. The Middle East is a...

Today, we hear a sobering message from the Book of Revelation, chapter 3, verses 1 to 6, where Christ speaks to the church in Sardis: “I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God.” These words cut deep, don’t they? They’re not just for Sardis long ago—they’re for us, here, now. The warning is stark: “Your church WILL die…” unless it awakens to the life God calls it to live. Imagine a church bustling with activity—services packed, programs running, a name known in the community. Sardis had that reputation. They looked alive. But Christ saw the truth: their faith was a hollow shell. They were going through the motions, but their hearts were far from God. Their works were incomplete, lacking the fire of true devotion. Does that sound familiar? How often do we, as a church, settle for looking alive while neglecting the deeper call to l...