Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41 The flames at the end of your torch flicker aimlessly into the night sky. The moon does not reveal itself tonight as only traces of its dull presence can be seen behind the...
“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:13 Who does the good work? What is your interpretation of good work? When have you done, prioritised or planned to do His good work? Where do you see God calling you to do...
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 Eyes are watching. Ears are listening. You take a deep breath. Your very next action, be it word or movement, could bring about peace or war...
He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32 My four-year-old daughter had slithered off her high chair onto the restaurant floor. I looked down and she was about to pick a noodle off the...
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25In recent weeks I have gotten into the habit of...
Let us come before Him with thanksgiving. Psalm 95:2 The anger and violence that has embroiled Hong Kong in recent months compounded with the typical challenges of everyday life can be overwhelming and easily cause us (or at least me) to put too much emphasis on the temporal rather...
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 Do you have a regular morning routine before heading off to work, school or otherwise getting the day...
Then the Spirit of the Lord came on Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite and descendant of Asaph, as he stood in the assembly. He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord...
Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours? 2 Chronicles 1:10 Earlier this month I celebrated the birth of my second child. In the midst of adjusting to this newborn phase of life again, I was asked whether being a parent...
I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 The Easter holiday is a great reminder that Jesus’ life, death and resurrection have assured us of victory. Despite that amazing...