Matthew 6:11 Give us today our daily bread. Jesus teaches that we pray for the glory of the name of God and pray for the kingdom of God first, then we should pray for our daily bread, this kind of teaching is very honest and upright. The daily bread symbolizes the money, the material needs. The… Continue reading Give Us Today Our Daily Bread
Our Father in Heaven
This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…” Matthew 6:9 We don’t know how to pray. This is our sorrow and limitation. The Lord is here to teach us to pray. Meditate on the meaning of this Lord’s Prayer a hundred times and look at it from all angles.… Continue reading Our Father in Heaven
There is power in the name of Jesus
In walking the road to freedom, adversity is guaranteed to come. Personally, I have let myself be devastated by affliction in the past. Now, when troubles rear their ugly head and I feel overwhelmed, sometimes all I can muster up is “Jesus!” There is power in the name of Jesus. The Bible says that in… Continue reading There is power in the name of Jesus
The Spirit As A Helper
“But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.” John 15:26 In our day-to-day life, we all need a helper in the different aspects. We need guidance in the path we take, wisdom in ever decisions we… Continue reading The Spirit As A Helper
Follow Jesus Till The End
In many nations in the world today; In parts of Asia and the Middle East, It’s considered a crime to follow Jesus; Christians cannot live in peace. Some communists, Hindus, and Muslims Hate the Christian Way. They don’t want Christians in their land; A sad state of the world… Continue reading Follow Jesus Till The End
What Does The Bible Say About Encouraging Others?
When we listen to someone’s difficult situation, we may also feel burdened. It’s difficult to encourage others with our own power. When the Holy Spirit is with us, we can encourage others. We shouldn’t have a mindset of indifference even if we cannot provide any help or solution. Have the heart of listening and understanding… Continue reading What Does The Bible Say About Encouraging Others?
A Parent’s Prayer
Dear God, You’ve chosen me to cherish and nurture these precious children of Yours. You’ve entrusted them to my care. It is an unspeakable blessing and fearful responsibility to bring them up in Your love and teach them to know Your ways. I want to be a good parent, but I need Your help. Give… Continue reading A Parent’s Prayer
God’s Standard of Judgment
Matthew 25: 31-46 This is the last parable about judgment. Judgment is inevitable to come. Are we living our daily life with the awareness of it? Judgment is like a shepherd separating his sheep from goats. This is a parable based on an agricultural background that Israelites could readily understand. Sheep and goats differ… Continue reading God’s Standard of Judgment
What Does The Bible Say About Bearing False Witness?
When confronted by power, visible profit and love, people sometimes commit a sin and stand for falsity. In the Bible, bearing ‘false witness’ is included among the seven things that God detests. When small lies add up , we become less sensitive and numb to sin, and this results in greater sin. We must not be dull toward… Continue reading What Does The Bible Say About Bearing False Witness?
Prayer for the Sick
Dear Heavenly Father, Your faithful Word (James 5:15) says the prayer of faith shall heal the sick. We ask you today to heal us from every sickness, disease and illness. Please touch us with Your healing hand and give us the comfort and peace to get through. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By Bible Portal Staff… Continue reading Prayer for the Sick