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The Christian life is not one that can be lived as the result of a bare acknowledgement of God’s existence.
Rather, it is believing God and His Word.
REFLECTIONS
Your daily word of wisdom from the Bible, encouragement for your life path with Jesus.
02.02.2026
BE STILL
When you have difficult situations to handle or are trying to find solutions to a problem, take it to Jesus. He is the Shadow on your right hand, and He will undertake and deliver you from your problem! Trust in Him and be still before Him. JMK
Exodus 14:14
‘The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.’
- God is actively involved in delivering His people.
- Sometimes we can mess it up by trying to solve it ourselves.
- God Himself will intervene on your behalf.
- Do not react out of fear or panic but rest in His ability to help you.
Lord, how great it is to know that You will be with me, You will stand beside me, and You will fight for me. I choose to trust in the work that You are doing, and so I leave matters in Your hands because You can handle them for me.
Amen.
30.01.2026
TEMPTATIONS
We are living in times of temptations at every level of our lives! Sometimes it feels as though we cannot bear the burden thereof and doubt the reason for being alive! When that happens, you need to go to the Creator of all things! Jesus! He will never allow you to be tempted beyond what you can endure! He will lead you to escape temptations and provide a way for you! That is His promise to those who belong to Him! Trust Him only! JMK
1 Corinthians 10:13
‘God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.’
- The Lord will not let go of you.
- He will not forsake you, and He will not let you down.
- He will provide the ‘way of escape.’
- He will not leave you or abandon you because He is faithful.
Lord, thank You that You are my faithful Father. You will hold me firmly in Your grasp, and You will help me to overcome because You are the One Who provides the way of escape.
Amen.
29.01.2026
EARTHLY TRAVEL
We all make plans in our daily walk! Sometimes the plans just do not work out, and we become upset! The reality is that your life does not belong to you; it belongs to God! He breathed into you the breath of life! Everything we do is subject to the will of God! Every inch of our earthly travel is according to His master plan for each of His children! If things do not work out the way we want, remember all things are according to His will! Trust Him in all things and do not act according to your own understanding! JMK
Proverbs 16:9
‘A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.’
- The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD.
- The Lord delights in every detail of your life.
- Let God be involved in the day-to-day decisions and direction you take.
- The ‘steps’ imply not just the destination but also the journey.
Lord, thank You for the visions, dreams, and hopes that You have planted in my heart. I realize that I cannot achieve things without Your help and guidance. Lead me and guide me, I pray.
Amen.
28.01.2026
TRUST
Commit your ways to the Lord; trust Him in all your plans, no matter how big or small. He shall lead you on the paths that you should follow! He will direct your ways! Trust Him with all your heart and all your understanding, for He cares for those who belong to Him! JMK
Psalm 37:5 NLT
‘Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust Him, and He will help you.’
- It is so important to entrust our lives and our decisions to God.
- The course of life is not always smooth and for that reason we need God.
- Give Him your burdens and commit your plans to Him.
- He will help you, and He will see you through.
Lord, today I take this moment to roll my cares and concerns onto You. I submit my plans into Your almighty hands, and I will trust You. Help me, just as You have promised.
Amen.
27.01.2026
COURAGE
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you," is a promise from Isaiah 43:2 in the Bible. We can rest assured that He will give us the courage to carry on, even within the most dreadful situation, because He is God, and nothing will happen to you that escapes His awareness. You can rest assured that He will be there in the midst of your trouble, and He will see you through. Lean on Him! JMK
Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, ‘Take courage!’
- In times of uncertainty and difficulty, you can know that He is with you.
- The Lord wants to personally comfort you.
- Rely on the divine support that He offers you.
- Don’t take your eyes off the goal and be courageous.
Lord, thank You for the personal encouragement that You bring into my heart and life. Help me to have confidence in Your sovereign plan and give me the strength to do what You need me to do.
Amen.
26.01.2026
STRENGTH
When the journey leads you to places of trials and tribulations, maybe it is the sickbed or the graveside of a beloved; know this: “ He gives you strength.” All you need to do is ask and believe! He will not leave you ever! Trust in Him with all your might, and you will feel the presence of the Power of God in your life! He will strengthen you and give you hope! JMK
2 Timothy 4:17
‘But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength…’
- ‘I will stand with you!’ says the Lord your God.
- Don’t underestimate the presence and power of God in your life.
- He is the Shepherd who is always with His people.
- You can find your strength in Him, no matter what you are facing.
Lord, thank You that You come and stand by my side. You never abandon or fail me. You are always there with me, and you give me the strength that I need.
Amen.
23.01.2026
NOT FORSAKEN
He will not forsake you, even when you feel alone without the will to carry on. Remember, He made a covenant with His children that He will never leave you or forsake you...ever...so hold on to that! He is in control of all things, and He holds your life in His hands! JMK
Deuteronomy 7:
‘Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God Who keeps His covenant…’
- Remember that the LORD is the one true God.
- You are privileged to have a very unique relationship with Him.
- Part of that relationship is the promise of His faithfulness.
- God initiates and maintains His covenant with us, despite our failings.
Lord, how great it is to know that I can live with the knowledge that You are God and You are my God. Thank You for Your faithfulness and for the fact that You are a promise-keeping God.
Amen.
It is of no use to hope that we shall be well-rooted if no rough winds pass over us.
---C.H. Spurgeon
22.01.2026
CHOICES
Life is full of choices, but there is one choice you cannot avoid, and that is to serve Christ! Make it your renewed choice for 2026 and start living a life for Him in every area of your life! JMK
Joshua 24:15
‘Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…’
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Our choices have an effect on every aspect of our lives.
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As we make the right choices, it brings wonderful results into our lives.
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But we have to be determined and make those quality decisions.
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Then we will see the fruit of the choices we have made and enjoy the benefits.
Lord, help me in all I do to do what honors and pleases You. I choose today afresh to follow and serve You. That is my choice and my quality decision. May I see the fruit of my choices in my lifetime, as I serve You and put You first.
Amen.
"Let your words be the genuine picture of your heart."
---John Wesley
21.01.2026
HIDING PLACE
As a child of God, there is a sacred hiding place where He will cover us with His shield and faithfulness! We can bless His Holy Name and rejoice in Him for His faithfulness towards His children. Let us give Him all the glory and honor! JMK
Psalm 5:12
‘For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favour.’
- Those who follow God can anticipate His blessing in their lives.
- This is part of His faithfulness towards you, His child.
- A shield is a picture of safety and security.
- Jesus is the ultimate expression of God's favor and protection for believers.
Lord, what a joy it is to know that You encompass me with Your protection, favor, and provision. I will trust in Your divine protection, and I will hold on to Your promise of blessing and favor. Amen.
"What one generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace."
---John Wesley
20.01.2026
NEW BEGINNINGS
Sometimes we find ourselves consumed by our fears! The unknown future and new unknown situations in our lives! However, God promises that His great love consumes our fears totally by His compassion for us! Entrust unto Him today any fears that you may have and keep your eyes on Him! He will sustain you! JMK
Lamentations 3:
‘Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.’
- God’s love surrounds you, giving you strength for whatever lies ahead.
- His mercy is fresh every morning, ensuring you never run out of His grace.
- New beginnings are safe because they rest on His unchanging faithfulness.
- He will sustain and guide you.
Lord, thank You for Your unfailing love and new mercies each day. Help me not to fear new beginnings but to trust in Your faithfulness.
Amen.
"Condemn no man for not thinking as you think. Let everyone enjoy the full and free liberty of thinking for himself. Let every man use his own judgment, since every man must give an account of himself to God. Abhor every approach, in any kind or degree, to the spirit of persecution; if you cannot reason nor persuade a man into the truth, never attempt to force a man into it. "If love will not compel him to come, leave him to God, the judge of all." ---John Wesley