Scriptures of the Day

“Do not be afraid of them; the Lord your God himself will fight for you.” — Deuteronomy 3:22

The book of Deuteronomy is often called the “second law” or the “re-teaching of the law.” The first generation of Israelites who left Egypt had died in the wilderness because of their disobedience and lack of faith. Now, a new generation stood at the edge of the Promised Land. Many of them had been very young during the Exodus, and some had not even been born yet, so they needed to hear God’s law and covenant promises again. That is why Moses stood before them, reminding them of all the commandments, statutes, and instructions from God. By His mercy, they were now being granted the opportunity to enter the land under the leadership of Joshua.

God told Moses that his time was nearly over and that he would not cross into the land. Instead, Joshua was chosen to lead the people forward, to face the nations who inhabited the land; strong and powerful armies of giants and fortified cities, and cultures steeped in idolatry and witchcraft and to divide the land as their inheritance. The responsibility laid on Joshua was heavy, but Moses reminded him not to be afraid. The same God who had carried Israel out of Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and provided for them in the wilderness would continue to fight their battles.

This assurance we can hear again through Apostle Paul’s words to Timothy: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). Joshua fought physical battles as he led Israel into the Promised Land, and Timothy fought spiritual battles as he led the church in his generation. Both remind us today that when we step onto the battlefield of our own lives, we can do so with confidence, because the outcome rests in God’s hands, not ours. In the same way, we are called to stand with God, to obey His commands, and to trust His plans even when they seem impossible. And again, the burden of the outcome is not ours alone.

Jesus has already fought and won the greatest battle for us. He rescued us, taught us, died for us, rose again for us, and sent His Spirit to dwell within us. That Spirit still strengthens us to resist the flesh and overcome the works of the enemy. And if the Spirit within us is greater than the spirit of the world, then why should we fear? The Lord our God fights for us.

Deuteronomy 29:3–4

“the great trials which your eyes have seen, the signs, and those great wonders. Yet the Lord has not given you a heart to perceive and eyes to see and ears to hear, to this very day.” – Deuteronomy 29:3–4

When Moses renewed the covenant with Israel, he reminded them of all they had witnessed. They witnessed the plagues in Egypt, the death of the firstborn, the parting of the Red Sea, the destruction of the Egyptian armies, and the daily provision of manna from heaven and water from the rock. Israel had experienced miracle after miracle. Yet Moses declared that their hearts still did not perceive, their eyes did not see, and their ears did not truly hear.

The same was true in the time of the LORD Jesus. The disciples and the crowds who followed Him saw wonders even greater. Water was turned into wine. The blind received sight. Lepers were cleansed. The mute spoke. The lame walked. Even the dead were raised to life. And yet, not everyone believed.

This is still true today. Many people chase after signs and wonders as proof of God’s existence or as a condition for their faith. Some even believe that evangelism would be most effective if only more miracles took place. Miracles are the evidence of the hand of God at work, but miracles alone do not change hearts. Isn’t it God who says, “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit” (Zechariah 4:6)?

What we truly need is not just more signs, more wonders, and more miracles, but the Spirit of God! Only the Holy Spirit can open our eyes to see Him, our ears to hear His words, and our hearts to love Him. He is the power given to us to walk in obedience to God’s Word, and He alone is able to reach our hearts and transform them and aligning us with who God created us to be, according to His purpose.

Philippians 4:12

“I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.” – Philippians 4:12

Paul didn’t write these words from a place of comfort. He wrote them from a Roman dungeon. He was waiting on his sentence from the emperor. He was isolated, lonely, and deeply concerned about the condition of the churches he had minister. And still, in the middle of all that, he said: “I’ve learned to be content.”

Content in a dark cell? Content while chained up? Content even when he didn’t know if he’d live or die? Paul wasn’t pretending that life was easy, he had seen both sides of it. He knew what it was like to have more than enough, and he knew what it was like to go without. He had been celebrated, and he had been beaten. He had known abundance, and he had known hunger. And yet, Paul was able to share his great discovery that contentment in life is found in Christ alone.

But here’s what Paul teaches us that contentment doesn’t come from circumstances. It doesn’t come from money, success, relationships, or possessions. True contentment comes only from the LORD Jesus Christ.

And when we don’t learn that, life starts to break down.

We work ourselves into the ground chasing houses, cars, and clothes. Things that look good on the outside but leave us empty inside. Then, Our families fall apart because we as parents are always working, and children grow up barely knowing us.

We put unrealistic expectations on our spouse, hoping they’ll make us feel whole , but no human can fill the gap only God can fill. That kind of pressure leads to resentment, constant fighting, and sometimes even unfaithfulness, when someone starts thinking, “Maybe I’d be happier with someone else.”.

And then our emotional and mental health starts to break down. Anxiety begins to grow. Envy begins to grow. Frustration builds. We become restless. We become bitter. And no matter what we get, it never feels like enough

And if it goes unchecked, that discontent becomes idolatry. Because at the end of the day, whatever your heart chases harder than Christ becomes your god.

But Paul teaches us that contentment is not built on what we have, it’s built on Who we have. And if we have Christ, we already have enough.

Acts 4:12

“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” – Acts 4:12

Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, stood before the priests, elders, scribes, Pharisees, and all the people in the temple. These men thought their heritage as children of Abraham, and their strict keeping of the Law, guaranteed salvation. But Peter confronted this belief head-on that lineage cannot save you. The Law cannot save you. Only Jesus saves!

Now let’s bring this into our times. Just like back then, people today still place their hope in the wrong things. Some trust in religion, thinking church attendance, rituals, or tradition can save them. Others trust in good works, believing that as long as they’re “a good person,” that’s enough. Still others follow the world’s lie that “all religions lead to God”

This is truth that “There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved,” confronts all the devices satan has used in every generation to deceive mankind.

The enemy wants you to believe there are many ways to God, but let me tell you, not Mohammed, not Buddha, not New Age spirituality, not our own goodness, not wealth, not power, not education. Nothing on this earth can save us! Only Jesus Christ can save you and I.

The Word of God is clear that there is only One Way. LORD Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Philippians 3:13

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” – Philippians 3:13

We all know Apostles Paul’s former life. He persecuted the church, creating havoc, beating, and even murdering disciples, both women and men. Those sins grieved his heart deeply, but they also became the fuel for his ministry. He worked with great passion to preach the gospel because he understood the weight of the grace he had received.

Paul knew that the sins he committed were already paid in full on the cross. His past mistakes and failures could not be undone, nor could he pay for them himself. But when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, he received forgiveness and a calling he was determined to finish. And so can we. We can learn from our past, but we are not bound by the things we have done. Because when the Son sets you free, you are free indeed. Instead of being chained by our past mistakes, we can move forward, knowing that we have received Christ’s forgiveness just as Paul did.

That is why Paul used the analogy of a runner in a race. For a runner to win, he cannot look back, because looking back breaks focus. Paul knew that knowing Christ was a lifelong pursuit and that single-minded dedication was required to finish what God called him to do. And James reminds us, “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.”

So if we are to finish our race, we too must lay aside every distraction that is holding us back, whether it be fear, doubt, sin, or the weight of our past, and press on with endurance to complete the task the Lord has given us, knowing that Jesus is both the source of our strength and our ultimate goal

Philippians 3:8

“Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.’” – Philippians 3:8

How much do you really know about Apostle Paul’s background, his credentials, his achievements?

He was circumcised the eighth day, proving his family was faithful and obedient to God’s commandments, following the Law from birth.

He was of the stock of Israel, a true descendant of God’s chosen people.

He was of the tribe of Benjamin, Jacob’s favored son, the tribe that produced Israel’s first king, loyal to Judah’s kingdom, known for warriors, and proud to have kept its lineage when many had lost theirs.

He was a Hebrew of the Hebrews, fully immersed in Israelite heritage and culture.

Concerning the Law, he was a lawyer, trained under Gamaliel, the most respected teacher of the law of his time.

He was a Pharisee, the strictest sect that trained thoroughly in Scripture that able them to lead and teach in the synagogue.

He was blameless telling us that he didn’t commit anything that transgressed the Law. He fully committed his life to pleasing God.

And he was a born Roman citizen, with rights, privileges, and status most Jews could never claim.

And yet Paul says he threw it all away. He counted it as feces, as garbage, as dung “utterly worthless” compared to the excellence of knowing Christ Jesus his Lord.

His single goal was Christ. He gave up everything he had worked so hard to obtain for the sake of the gospel. He gave up freedom and status for chains and suffering. But none of it mattered, because all that mattered to Paul was Jesus Christ. To know Him, to live for Him, to fellowship with Him, to accomplish His will, to suffer for Him, and even to die for Him.

Everything else was not just less valuable. It was utter garbage.

So when will we count our ambitions, our dreams, and the pleasures of this world as garbage? When will we live fully committed to Jesus, the One who loves us and gave His life for us?”

Philippians 2:4

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4

The Apostle Paul is reminding the church in Philippi and us today that the Christian life is not about selfish living, but about selfless serving. We are called to help others, to serve the needs of people around us, and to put their needs before our own.

But notice carefully: Paul doesn’t tell us to neglect ourselves. He says, “not only for your own interests.” If your life, health, or walk with God is in ruins, how can you serve others effectively? It is wise to care for yourself—but stopping there is selfish. The call of Christ is to go further.

And yet, many believers today fall into the trap of tearing each other down through gossip, backbiting, judgment, and criticism rather than building one another up. Instead of serving, we devour. Instead of encouraging, we discourage. Paul calls us to something better:

Not just your own financial affairs, but also those of others.
Not just your own property, but also the needs of your neighbor.
Not just your own family, health, or reputation, but also the wellbeing of those around you.
Not just your own education, success, or happiness, but also the growth and joy of others.

We need to walk in humility and living with the conviction that we owe service to others, not the other way around like what apostle Paul says, “I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. (Romans 1:14 NKJV).

And why should we live this way? Because Christ Himself set the example. He loved us, died for us, forgave us, and accepted us when He owed us nothing. He counted our lives as valuable, even when we weren’t worthy. He said:“For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves.” (Luke 22:27, NKJV).

Now I challenge those who deceive themselves by saying, “I don’t need the church. I can follow Jesus on my own.” But how can you obey Philippians 2:4 in isolation? How can you look out for the interests of others if you separate yourself from the body of Christ? How can you admonish, encourage, or edify anyone if you refuse fellowship?

Who is really Lord of your life? The LORD Jesus Christ, or your own opinions? Which has more authority, what you think, or what God’s Word says?

Philippians 2:21

‘For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.’ – Philippians 2:21

My pastor once said, “It’s easy to be a Christian, but to be a true and deeply committed Christian takes a lot of denying ourselves daily.” Salvation is free, but following Christ comes with a cost. It requires crucifying our own desires and choosing God’s will, even when it clashes completely with ours.

When Paul wrote this letter from prison, he asked some of the believers to visit the church in Philippi and check on their well-being. But they declined. Why? Because the journey was long, the road was dangerous, and the mission was costly. Only Timothy was willing to go. The rest, Paul said, were chasing their own profit, clinging to ease, protecting their safety, indulging in pleasure, and satisfied with comfort, while the work of Christ was ignored and left undone.

And if we’re honest, this sounds a lot like us today. We claim to love Christ, yet most of the time we love ourselves more. We prioritize our comfort over His cross. We choose our schedules over His service. We chase careers and conveniences while neglecting the kingdom. We guard our safety while ignoring souls that are perishing. We pour our strength into what fades, while giving God only what is leftover. Like those believers, we too often seek our own profit, our own pleasure, our own plans and neglect the very things of Christ.

But one day, we will all stand before Jesus and give an account.

He gave you ability, talent, provision, and blessing. And He will ask: What did you do with them? What will you say? That you were not like Timothy? That you were unwilling to deny yourself and go where Christ sent you? That you were too fearful to preach the Gospel boldly? That you clung too tightly to comfort, safety, and self-pursuit?

Friend, true discipleship of Jesus does not seek self, it seeks Jesus Christ, Our LORD. No matter the cost.”

Philippians 1:29–30

“For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, having the same conflict which you saw in me and now hear is in me.” Philippians 1:29–30

Many believers often assume that following Jesus will shield them from pain, trouble, or suffering. But the truth is, even our Lord Himself faced rejection, mocking, criticism, and ultimately the suffering of the cross on our behalf. If Christ suffered, how can we expect to be exempt?

The Apostle Paul reminds us that believing in Christ is no accident. It is intentional, granted by God’s grace. God calls each of us to repentance and faith in the gospel so that we may be with Him in His Kingdom.

The Philippian believers were already experiencing persecution and may have wondered, “Why should we suffer if we are faithfully serving God?” Paul encouraged them with the truth: godliness and suffering often go hand in hand. They had seen Paul and Silas beaten for preaching the gospel (Acts 16), and now Paul himself was imprisoned for the very same reason. To live for Christ in a world that opposes Him will always bring resistance. As Paul also wrote: “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12).

We know that this present world is ruled by darkness, and darkness hates the children of light. When we become disciples of Jesus, He commissions us to do as He did: to proclaim that “the Kingdom of God is at hand.” That message carries both promise and warning. The promise of salvation for those who receive Christ, and the warning of judgment for those who reject Him. Without Jesus reigning in our hearts, no one will escape that judgment.

We are living in a world set against us, but our hope is not here. Our true citizenship is in God’s Kingdom, and our suffering for Christ’s sake is a reminder that we belong to Him and not to this world.

This truth calls us to reflect, if our faith has never led to criticism, mocking, or opposition from the world, are we truly walking with Jesus? The absence of opposition may reveal that we are blending in with the world rather than standing boldly for Christ. As James reminds us: “Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God” (James 4:4).

Philippians 1:21

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” – Philippians 1:21

Would you confidently declare this right now, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” in the presence of God?

Paul wrote these words while sitting in prison, staring at the possibility of death. Yet his heart was anchored in Christ. He knew that no matter what happened, he could not lose. That’s why he summed up his whole life in one sentence: “To live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

He was saying the whole purpose of his life was Jesus. His identity. His mission. His joy. Even his suffering, all of it revolved around Christ. Paul didn’t live for fame, or comfort, or ambition. He lived to know Christ, to serve Christ, and to make Christ known.

And Paul wasn’t terrified of death. Why? Because death is not loss for the believer. Death is the doorway to our true home. To be present in the presence of the Lord. Scripture says, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Death isn’t the end. It’s the beginning.

Yes, the world is enticing. It offers happiness, success, and comfort. But if you live for the world, you slowly lose yourself. You lose your identity. Your purity. Your purpose. And without even realizing it, you drift away from salvation.

But living with Christ is completely different. In Him, you gain what the world can never give. He restores everything you have lost. He gives His presence. He gives His salvation. And He leads you into a meaningful and fruitful life.

That’s why the whole purpose of our life must revolve around Christ.

Our mission is no longer building our own kingdom, but expanding His Kingdom.

Our purpose is no longer chasing our desires but accomplishing His will.

Our goal is no longer pleasing ourselves, but pleasing Him.

We are no longer living for ourselves. Everything is for Jesus.

The days are evil. Redeem the time. Submit your life again to God.

Live to know Christ.

Live to serve Christ.

And live to make Christ known.