Be still is the habit of withdrawing to be alone and getting quiet with God. It is the spiritual disciplines of solitude and silence.

Jesus set us the example during His time on earth. In Scripture, we see Jesus in crowded places where He taught and healed. On the other hand, He also took time to retreat to be alone in prayer.

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1 Corinthians 13:13 (NLT) tells us “Three things will last forever – faith, hope, and love.”

Hope according to one dictionary is an optimistic state of mind that is based on a desire or an expectation for positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one’s life, or the world at large.  This is not what the Bible means by hope.  In Scripture, hope is the confident expectation, and firm assurance, of what God has promised.  The strength of this hope is in God’s faithfulness.

Biblical hope is not wishful thinking.  It is never based on what is possible with man.  Biblical hope looks away from man to the promises and character of God.  And when it does, it expects great things from God. Read more…

A testimony is defined as a declaration, a firsthand authentication of a fact, evidence, an outward sign, an open acknowledgment or a public profession of what is true.

Testimonies play an important role in Christian faith.  It provides a glimpse of the mighty power of God at work in someone’s life.  Going through life, we face challenges and trials.  We are often in need.  When we shape our concerns into prayers and God hears us, and delivers us from these difficult situations, or grants us what we were praying for, telling someone about it, is testifying of God’s goodness, mercy and faithfulness. Read more…

One dictionary definition of rest is to cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep or recover strength.  The Bible speaks of different levels or deepness of rest.  From physical and mental rest, the outer level, to the deeper level of rest in God.  So, what does the Word of God teach us about rest?  Read more…

Often today people use the term ‘favour of God’ as a means to gain material, emotional, spiritual and other tangible blessings from God.

The dictionary defines favour as goodwill, held in esteem, act of kindness, good turn, in support of, give preference to, meet with approval, help, aid, assist, promote, benefit, receive a gift.
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What is audacious prayer?

Audacious means daring, big, bold, brave, fearless or courageous. Audacious prayer is a prayer for rain to stop and start (Elijah), sun to stand still (Joshua), life to be restored (Elisha), sick to be healed (Peter), show me your glory (Moses), defend the weak and the fatherless upholding the cause of the poor and the oppressed (Asaph), a child to be born (Hannah), bless me (Jabez), etc. Read more…

Appointed time

Psalm 102:13 (GW) “You will rise and have compassion on Zion, because it is time to grant a favour to it. Indeed, the appointed time has come.”

According to the Collins dictionary “If something happens at the appointed time, it happens at the time that was decided in advance.” Read more…

Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) “… for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

The original Hebrew for joy in Nehemiah 8:10 is “chedvah,” meaning joy or gladness. The root word for joy in this context means to rejoice or to make glad. Strength in the same verse is a Hebrew word meaning a place or means of safety, protection refuge, or stronghold. The root word of strength means to be strong, prevail; to make firm, strengthen. Read more…

Inner garden

In the beginning God created the Garden of Eden.  He placed man and woman in the garden and in the cool of the day He moved among the trees of the garden (Genesis 3:8).  Our inner life with God is like the Garden of Eden.  It is our inner garden.  A place where the Spirit of the God lives and we can ‘meet’ continually. Read more…