"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." - Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV I was sitting in church one Wednesday night, overwhelmed with anger. Someone had hurt me, and I felt they weren't acting the way they should. I thought my sins weren't as bad as theirs, so I felt justified. But then, the Lord gently reminded me that I was wrong. I realized I was judging this person, and that was a sin in itself. God is holy, and my behavior was no better than theirs. I felt convicted and was moved to tears. The Holy Spirit whispered to me, "If you really love them, you would pray for their best, regardless of their behavior." That realization hit me hard. I admitted to myself that I didn’t truly love them as I claimed. My actions showed that I wanted them to act a certain way for my benefit. I remembered the verses from Numbers 6 and knew I needed to pray for G...
"Not one of all the good promises that the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass." - Joshua 21:45 (NIV)
By the time this verse was written, Joshua had taken over from Moses to lead the Israelites. With God's help, he guided them into the promised land and made sure each tribe got their share.
God had been very kind and caring throughout their journey—from Egypt, through the desert, and into the promised land. Psalm 105:39-45 tells us about all the wonderful things He did for them during their travels:
“He spread a cloud as a covering, and a fire to give light at night. They asked, and He brought them quail; He filled them with the bread of heaven. He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert. For He remembered His holy promise given to His servant Abraham. He brought out His people with rejoicing, His chosen ones with shouts of joy. He gave them the lands of the nations, and they fell heir to what others had toiled for - that they might keep His precepts and observe His laws. Praise the Lord!”
When we go through tough times, it’s easy to forget the good things God has done for us. My pastor often says that 1 Corinthians 13 is like God’s resume—it shows who He is and how much He loves us. It’s comforting to know His love doesn’t depend on how well we perform. But it also reminds me how much room I have to grow.
During a difficult time in my life, I struggled to stay positive. My career took a sudden downturn, and I faced loss after loss. I asked God to show me His love daily. He did—through beautiful sunrises, conversations with friends, new work opportunities, and unexpected gifts. Each of these was a blessing from God.
If you're going through a hard time, ask God to remind you of His love. Look for His promises in the Bible and ask your friends to pray for you. We all need each other's support.
Prayer of the Day:
Dear Lord, Thank You for knowing about our struggles and preparing us for them. You are always faithful and loving. Even when we struggle with our faith, You remain constant. Remind us that You are always working for our good, even when we can’t see it. Help us to trust and hold onto Your promises every day.
Amen.