Author: Anna

  • Numbers 18:21

    “Behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work which they perform, the work of the tabernacle of the LORD.” – Numbers 18:21

    Many today question or even mock the practice of tithing, not realizing where it began or why God commanded it. From the start, tithing had a divine purpose.

    The Levites were chosen for the highest calling: to serve God in His temple. Their duty was to care for and manage the temple, to offer sacrifices exactly as God instructed, and to teach His Word to Israel. Unlike the other tribes, they received no inheritance of land; their inheritance was God Himself. They didn’t go to battle, but they carried the Ark of the Covenant, showing the people that the real power and victory came from the presence of God.

    Because of their sacred calling, God provided for them through the tithes of the other tribes. This support gave them food, shelter, and clothing so they could focus fully on their spiritual duties. Without this provision, their service to God would have been hindered.

    This principle didn’t end in the Old Testament. In the book of Acts, the early church supported the apostles and disciples so they could devote themselves to prayer, teaching, and spreading the gospel. Even when the apostles sometimes chose not to use this authority, Apostles paul once says, “when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ without charge, that I may not abuse my authority in the gospel“. It was never because the principle was wrong, it was to remove any possible accusation against the ministry.

    When we tithe or give offerings, we are obeying God’s command, not men.
    When we tithe or give offerings, we fund the work of God through the ministers He has ordained to accomplish His purposes.
    When we tithe or give offerings, God opens the windows of heaven over our lives.
    When we tithe or give offerings, we declare that we trust Him more than ourselves to provide.
    Every time we give, we give to God, not to men. And remember this: we can never outgive God.

  • Galatians 6:9

    “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” – Galatians 6:9

    Have you ever felt exhausted while serving?

    Felt burned out, even when you’re doing good?

    I have.

    But weariness is not new.

    Moses was overwhelmed and cried, “I cannot carry this burden alone.”

    Jeremiah felt crushed by rejection and persecution and cursed the day he was born.

    Elijah did great wonders, yet hid in fear and wanted to die.

    Even Jesus sighed deeply and said, “How long shall I bear with you?”

    Yet every one of them finished the work God gave them.

    How? Because they did not shift their focus from God.

    Their focus was on pleasing Him above anyone else.

    Their focus was on faithfully carrying out His will, not on a platform, not on recognition, not on results.

    And when emotions, thoughts, or problems overwhelmed them, they didn’t run away from God, they ran to Him.

    They prayed instead of complaining.

    We too must keep faithfully loving, serving, and teaching, even when we face rejection, criticism, or mocking, because that’s we are called to do.

    Yes, they grew weary, but they never lost heart.

    Why? Because God was their portion.

    God was their strength.

    God was their inheritance.

    He was the One who kept them going.

    So don’t give in to weariness.

    Don’t let your emotions or thoughts be poisoned by the enemy.

    Remember, God chose you for this.

    He appointed you for this.

    And He has supplied you with wisdom, knowledge, strength, courage—and His grace is sufficient.

    Don’t quit.

    Turn to Jesus.

  • Galatians 5:15

    “But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another.” – Galatians 5:15

    Moses’ first opposition wasn’t from the Egyptians, but from his own brethren. Most of the prophets weren’t only resisted by foreign nations, but were rejected by their own people. Jesus Himself was betrayed by one who walked with Him, learned from Him, and shared life with Him. Even Paul’s greatest opposition came from false brethren.

    And even now, the strongest resistance often comes from fellow Christians. What do they all have in common? Their god is their own belly. Their intellect, desires, motives, and intentions matter more to them than God’s Word. Unknowingly, they become tools of satan to stir up gossip, judgment, offense, and division within the very church Jesus purchased with His blood.

    satan doesn’t need to destroy a divided church or home. he just sits back and watches us do it to ourselves. That’s why we must STOP THE BITING! STOP THE DEVOURING!. Division is one of the things God hates most, and it is the opposite of what Jesus taught us.

    We are called to love God above all even above ourselves and to love our neighbor as ourselves. And it is by this love that the world will know we are truly His disciples.

    So what should I do?
    First, hold fast to the Word of God. Use a King James Version especially if you are new believer, which is closest to the original text, and let it be the root and foundation of your life. Above all, build an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. He must be your greatest Teacher, the One who guides and leads you not merely the opinions of men over a single verse.

    Be careful, because without realizing it, you could be used by Satan while thinking you are doing God’s service.

  • Galatians 1:10

    “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.” – Galatians 1:10

    The Galatians were drifting away from the grace of God, trying to fulfill righteousness by the law because of the persuasion of false believers. And isn’t that what happens to many of us today? We start strong in grace, but along the way, we let voices, culture, or even people around us influence us more than the Word of God.

    How is your walk with God today? Is it about pleasing people, or is it about pleasing Him? When you share the gospel, are you leaning on your own talents and persuasion, or are you moved by compassion, knowing the lost are heading toward eternal separation from God?

    There are moments when we get discouraged because we don’t see the fruit we expect. There are times we want recognition, respect, or validation from others. These are real feelings, but they should never become hurdles that stop us from doing what God has called us to do. Serving the Lord is not always easy. Walking with Him may bring discomfort, challenges, and even opposition but it is always pleasing in the sight of God.

    Paul makes it clear, if our focus is pleasing people, we are not true bondservants of Christ.

    In Roman times, a bondservant or slave was someone in a permanent position of servitude. Under Roman law, they were considered the owner’s property, with no rights, not even the right to their own life.

    And yet, throughout the New Testament, Paul, James, Peter, and Jude all boldly call themselves “bondservants of Christ.” Why? Because they understood that to belong fully to Jesus was not shameful but honorable.

    A bondservant of Jesus means our life is no longer our own. Our existence is not about doing what we want or pleasing people in man’s eyes. It means living faithfully, willingly, and completely devoted to the Lord’s purpose, to accomplish His will above all else.

    In the world, servanthood meant weakness. But in God’s Kingdom, being His servant carries humble nobility. To serve the One who has all authority is the highest position of honor we can ever hold. It is privilege.

    We are called to serve Him alone, not our own desires, not the will of others, but His will. That is what it means to be a true bondservant of Christ.

    So today, Are you living to persuade men, or to honor God?

    Are you seeking approval from people, or faithfulness to Christ?

  • Deuteronomy 4:39

    “Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.” – Deuteronomy 4:39

    Do you know Rahab unknowingly quoted these very words when she spoke to the spies in Jericho? She had only heard about the mighty works of the God of Israel. Yet, without seeing the plagues in Egypt, without standing at the Red Sea, she believed in her heart that the Lord is the one true God and there is none like Him.

    Moses told Israel to consider it in their heart, to keep it, to meditate on it. When he said, “the Lord Himself is God in heaven above,” he meant there is no one higher than Him. Heaven is His throne, the place of ultimate authority. That is why Lucifer tried to usurp His throne.

    And when Moses said, “and on the earth beneath; there is no other,” he reminded us that although the earth was entrusted to mankind, people turned to worship created things such as animals, the sun, the moon, even other humans. But all these are creations. Only God is the Creator, and He alone is worthy of worship.

    Rahab, like many of us, never saw God’s wonders with her own eyes, yet she believed. She did not trust in Jericho’s fortified walls, but in the God who redeems. Because of her faith, her entire household was saved.

    I hope you, too, will consider this in your heart: The Lord Jesus is God, and there is none like Him.

    Nothing in this world can redeem you from sin. Wealth, success, and fame cannot save you.

    Nothing can give you true peace that keeps you unshakable even when everything around you falls apart.

    Nothing in this world can give you love that is unconditional, joy that is everlasting, or purpose that satisfies the emptiness of your soul.

    Only Jesus can. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. Through Jesus, we will receive redemption, love, joy, and peace that nothing in this world can ever compare to.

    Today, consider Him in your heart.

  • Deuteronomy 7:21

    “You shall not be terrified of them; for the LORD your God, the great and awesome God, is among you.” – Deuteronomy 7:21

    Israel wasn’t yet in the land, but God was already preparing them before bringing them into promise land. Through Moses teaching, the people weren’t just instructed about commandments and instructions of God, they were also reminded of who God is.

    The law is important in our lives because it teaches us how to live righteously, not in the sight of the world, but in the sight of God. The law is like a mirror: it guides us, exposes where we fall short, and reminds us that we have sinned. Yet the law cannot take us into the Promised Land. It testifies that the wages of sin is death. But knowing God makes all the difference in our walk with Him.

    When we know this great God is among us, not against us. Who can stand against us?

    When we know this awesome God is among us, not against us, We understand that nothing is too hard for Him.

    When we know this faithful God is among us, not against us. We have hope, because even when our heart and flesh fail, He cannot deny Himself.

    When we know this merciful God is among us, not against us. We realize that though the law judges, His grace still gives us opportunities to repent and make things right.

    When we know this God who declares the end from the beginning is among us, not against us. We are secure, because He prepares us for what is to come.

    When we know this God who is not bound by time or space is among us, not against us. We rest, because He is in control of everything.

    When we know this God who never lies is among us, not against us. We trust, because His promises will never fail.

    When we know this God who is the Owner of all things is among us, not against us. We understand nothing is too difficult for Him to provide.

    When we know this God who is our Maker is among us, not against us. We realize only He can heal our bodies and reveal our true purpose.

    When we know this God who has never left His throne is among us, not against us. We have confidence, because He still has the final word over our lives.

    And when we know this awesome God who died for us is among us, not against us. We understand His love is beyond measure, because He gave His life so we could be with Him.

    If He did not withhold His own life for us on the cross. What else would He withhold?

    I ask you today, it is still not too late to know Jesus. He loves you deeply, and even now He is knocking at the door of your heart, inviting you to open it, to dine with Him, and to walk in His promises.

  • Deuteronomy 9:1-2

    “Hear, O Israel: You are to cross over the Jordan today, and go in to dispossess nations greater and mightier than yourself, cities great and fortified up to heaven, a people great and tall, the descendants of the Anakim, whom you know, and of whom you heard it said, ‘Who can stand before the descendants of Anak?’”– Deuteronomy 9:1-2

    Do you want to understand the reasons behind God’s command for the Israelites to annihilate all the people living in Canaan? Here, Moses is instructing the Israelites on how to go in and possess the Promised Land.

    Have you ever wondered why the Israelites had to fight and possess the land? Couldn’t they just enter without trouble? That would have been ideal if Adam hadn’t handed the earth to satan. But God’s instruction was clear: to dispossess these nations “to take over the land”. This was a land where the descendants of giants lived.

    God gave the earth to the children of men, not the descendants of fallen angels. These giants had no rightful claim to the land. Moreover, their presence would influence and corrupt God’s people. They could not be allowed to live among the chosen people of God, where Christ would come. God’s people had to inherit the land free from corruption and fully under His will.

    This is where we understand God’s intentions when He created us. He saves us from our sins, sends His Spirit to empower us, and guides us into all truth, helping us understand our heavenly calling.

    Do you know that we are still in a war with these giants today? Just as the Israelites were not alone in fighting their battles, we are not alone either. God is within us, equipping us and giving us all authority to dispossess them. We face a battle in our flesh, against the deceptions and wickedness of the evil forces in the air. Just like the Israelites were commanded to dispossess these giants, we too must dispossess all evil spirits. They have no rightful place in our lives, our minds, or our spiritual inheritance.

  • Luke 7:30

    “But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.” – Luke 7:30

    Have you ever wondered why so many religious and knowledgeable people struggle to accept Jesus? Why do they resist God’s ordinances like baptism and hesitate to receive the gospel?

    Baptism is not something new. Even in the Old Testament, when people were unclean, God instructed them to wash their bodies and clothing before entering the camp (Numbers 19:7-8; Leviticus 15:5-8). It was always meant to be a sign of cleansing and obedience.

    Yet religious people often believe they are already “good enough.” They create their own rules and standards, convincing themselves they are righteous, while rejecting God’s way. On the other hand, lawyers, educated, professional, successful, wealthy. They trust in their own wisdom and achievements. But Scripture warns: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord” (Jeremiah 17:5). Both groups lean on themselves instead of yielding to God, and in the end, that path leads to destruction the eternal lake of fire unless they repent and surrender to His will.

    The Scriptures remind us that “the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). The gospel is God’s hidden wisdom revealed. If Satan had known that Jesus’ death on the cross would bring salvation, “he would not have crucified the Lord of glory” . But in what looked like weakness, God triumphed.

    Friend, “today is the day of salvation”. Humble yourself. Accept God’s way, not your own. Remember, “the kingdom is the Lord’s, and He rules over the nations”. Don’t harden your heart . Don’t lean on your own understanding . Don’t resist or grieve the Holy Spirit.

    Instead, receive the will of God, and you will find life, freedom, and everlasting joy in the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Hosea 13:6

    “When they had pasture, they were filled; They were filled and their heart was exalted; Therefore they forgot Me.” – Hosea 13:6

    When life gets better, we begin to accumulate wealth. Wealth brings comfort and independence but it can slowly shift our reliance from God to money. Without even realizing it, money becomes our master. That’s why Jesus said it’s harder for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God.

    It’s not about how much wealth you have, it’s about the heart that clings to it. When our trust shifts from God to money, we are in danger. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

    If wealth becomes our main goal, we fall into temptation, harmful desires, and destruction. Even Satan tempted Jesus with the riches and power of this world and he tempts us the same way. We cannot serve both God and mammon.

    Proverbs says: “Give me neither poverty nor riches, but only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’”

    And Paul reminded Timothy: “Command those who are rich not to be arrogant, nor put their hope in wealth, but to put their hope in God.”

    God made Abraham wealthy. But his heart never left God.

    Wealth should be use to expand God’s Kingdom and to enjoy His blessings righteously. And Jesus reminds us: “Life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Because in the end, wealth fails when the wrath of God comes.

    The real question is: Does your wealth serve God, or has it replaced Him?

  • Hosea 6:6

    “For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” – Hosea 6:6

    Jesus often used this verse to respond to the Pharisees’ criticism, whether it was for eating with tax collectors or allowing a weeping woman to anoint His feet.

    The Pharisees and scribes were teachers of the Law, often teaching in the synagogues. They were known for their strict observance of purity laws, tithing, and Sabbath rules. But they were not the same as the priests. Priests came from the tribe of Levi, chosen by God to perform priestly duties in the Temple. Pharisees, however, came mostly from non-priestly classes. Anyone could become one, like the Apostle Paul from the tribe of Benjamin.

    Over time, the Pharisees became bound to legalism; believing that being right with God came through keeping their own rituals and traditions. But this missed the pupose of the Law. God gave His commandments out of mercy, to teach us how to live before Him and love one another. Sacrifices and offerings were meant to be expressions of love for God and a way to reconcile with Him.

    That’s why church attendance, good works, or being raised in a Christian home doesn’t guarantee salvation. If our focus is on our own standards rather than what Jesus accomplished on the cross, we fall away from God’s grace.

    Because God, rich in mercy, sent Jesus as the propitiation for our sins, to satisfy His wrath and bring us back to Him.

    So today, lay down empty religion or your own standard how to be receive salvation. Come to Jesus with a repentant heart. Receive His grace. Pursue knowing Him personally and build a relationship with Jesus. Because He doesn’t just want your works. He wants your heart!