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“For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. I will bring them out from the nations and gather them from the countries, and I will bring them into their own land. I will pasture them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines and in all the settlements in the land. I will tend them in a good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in good grazing land, and there they will feed in a rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. I myself will tend my sheep and have them lie down, declares the Sovereign LORD.” — Ezekiel 34:11–15 (NIV) All through the Bible, God is described as a good shepherd. That word— shepherd —captures so much of His heart and character. A shepherd’s role is to tend ...

"My people will dwell in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and quiet resting places." – Isaiah 32:18 (NKJV) A quiet dwelling is not just a house or a beautiful remote resort by the mountainside, although it can be. However, the quiet resting place that gives lasting peace is in God's presence . Our true place of rest comes from knowing and connecting with our Maker. The world can be noisy and filled with distractions that alarm and unsettle us, often leading to fear and anxiety . While a quiet resort or mountaintop may temporarily relieve the noise, only the peace of God can offer the lasting rest we truly need.   The Source of True Rest This peace comes from understanding that God works everything out for our good , despite all the wrongs we encounter. Even if we must walk through the fire, we are not alone. We can't place our hope in the things we see, as they will ultimately fade. Just go back in his...

  Sitting in the window seat on a flight back home, I gazed out at the picturesque view of the sunset. The fiery orange hues slowly dissolved into a greyish-blue skyline. This beautiful sight filled me with peace and an overwhelming sense of love. My soul soared as I thought, "I am loved." And not just by anyone, but by the Creator of all. God’s love is constant, unchanging, and always present, even in the smallest details of life. God’s presence in nature is displayed all around us. The stunning canvas of the evening sky or the snow-covered landscape from the top of a mountain serves as a reminder of the intricate effort the Creator has put into showing His children daily how much He loves us. Just as Bible verses about love remind us of His promises, the beauty of creation speaks of His faithfulness. Every good and perfect gift is from above (James 1:17), and one of those gifts is the ability to see His hand in all things. Like any parent, God loves His crea...

As humans, we all experience moments of fear—when we feel like letting go and trusting God is not an option. In those moments, God calls us to a higher place, a place of faith, courage, and trust. When our faith gets tested, God wants to help us dig in and trust Him wholeheartedly. Anyone who has had such moments can agree with me; it's a terrifying thing to do. Let go, hold on, or take that leap of faith at times when the stakes are high, and you don't know how the story will end. At those critical times, God invites us to do one thing and one thing only - trust Him.    Let's reflect on a story in the book of 2 Chronicles 20; here we see King Jehoshaphat facing an impossible battle that he knows may not end well, but God send him a word of reassurance: "He said: "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's....

  The story of Christmas is as uplifting as the season itself. It’s filled with joy and hope amid the busyness of closing the year and spending time with family and friends. But at the heart of it all stands a central truth: Christmas represents an undeniable gift of love and redemption—grace freely offered to all.   While the celebration of Jesus’ birth is a joyful occasion, it also serves as a call to reflect on its deeper meaning. It reminds us of God’s boundless love and the hope we have through the birth of Jesus. However, we must remember that the gift of Christmas foreshadows a greater sacrifice to come. The virgin-born baby would one day lay down His life as an atonement for the sins of all humanity. It’s a beautiful story of love and grace, but a solemn caution lies between the gift and the sacrifice.   In Romans 6:23 (NIV), we find a warning worth heeding, even during this festive season: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of...

When I write, I often weave messages through narratives, but today I feel led to share a profound truth that the Holy Spirit revealed to me during one of my quiet moments with God. When life’s storms swirl around me, I seek refuge in the pages of Scripture, which is where I discovered a simple yet transformative promise for those who choose to trust in God’s faithfulness. "Afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will rebuild you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with lapis lazuli. I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones." —Isaiah 54:11-12 (NIV)   Early one morning, as I sat at my kitchen table, basking in the stillness before the busyness of the day, I found myself drawn to this passage from the book of Isaiah. Isaiah is one of my favorite prophets, and chapter 54 holds promises that have always resonated deeply with me. But this time, verses 11 and 12 stood out like nev...