Tag: Jesus transforms lives

  • Deuteronomy 3:22

    “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.

  • Philippians 1:6 

    “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:6 

    The church in Philippi began through hardship. Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned, yet out of that suffering, God brought forth a faithful and committed church. This church became a source of great joy for Paul, not only because of their faith, but because their good fruits were evident. Their generosity, their support for other churches, and their commitment to Paul’s missionary work spoke loudly of the Holy Spirit’s work among them.

    In our own lives, there are moments when we feel overlooked by church leaders, as if others receive more attention and care. I’ve struggled with that question myself, “Why do they seem to care less about me?” But then someone reminded me: it’s because they see God at work in your life. His presence is evident, and His Spirit is guiding you. We know that God is always with you. Just as Paul saw in the Philippians, leaders sometimes trust God’s hand in us more than we realize. Their confidence is not just in us, but in God’s faithfulness to keep working in and through us.

    Paul didn’t stay in Philippi long, nor did he visit them often. Yet he carried great assurance, because he knew that this church was not built on him, but on God Himself. Their walk with God was genuine, and their lives were pleasing to the Lord. That’s why Paul encouraged them with this truth that the One who began the good work in them “the Holy Spirit” would continue His work until the day of Christ’s return.

    And I share that same confidence with you. Whatever you are struggling with, if you willingly lay it at the feet of Jesus, He will keep working in it until He completes the work He began. We may forsake God at times, but He always remains faithful. Always remember, if He was willing to take our place and die on the cross for us, what good thing would He withhold from us now? So put your confidence not in yourself, not in others, but in God. Because He is the One who is faithfully working in you.

  • Hosea 6:1

    “Come, and let us return to the Lord; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up.” – Hosea 6:1

    God is like our earthly father, disciplining us to correct our wrongs. I see His wrath as beautiful, because when He is angry, He removes us from the things that slowly destroy us.

    Israel was often cast out of the Promised Land—not because God didn’t love them, but because living there didn’t stop them from falling into sin. Sometimes, everything must be taken away for us to truly see who our Lord is, He is loves righteousness and hates sin.

    Have you ever had moments when things were taken away, and at first it hurt, but later you realized those very things were slowly destroying you?

    Sin destroys our lives, tears away our identity, ruins our purpose, and damages our future. But living in righteousness brings joy, peace, and harmony, within us and in our relationships with others.

    The most wonderful thing about God is that despite our rebellion, He is always ready to restore us. He heals our wounds and gives us a chance to live a brand-new life.

    So today, will you come and return to Jesus? Walk with Him, and let His presence slowly heal and restore you once again.

  • Amos 5:14

    “Seek good and not evil, that you may live; so the Lord God of hosts will be with you, as you have spoken.” – Amos 5:14

    Are you tired of the darkness around you? You don’t know how to get out from that darkness? It feels like there’s no way out.

    I am not ashamed of my dark background. My dad was in the cartel. He was selling drugs. I saw how dark our life became because of it. While people around me said it was cool. Because we had money and connections to a darker world.

    But what they didn’t see what I saw. They didn’t see my own father being badly beaten by the police. They didn’t see him living in fear, always hiding, afraid of being caught. They didn’t see how that life left his family in constant uncertainty and darkness.

    There was no peace in that kind of life. Eating, sleeping, even using the bathroom. At any moment, the police could be banging at our door.

    I used to envy families who lived righteously. Parents who chose to live right, They didn’t have much, But they had peace. A quiet life. A life that was safe. That’s the kind of life I wanted.

    My dad chose the path he did because he didn’t know the Lord.
    He didn’t seek good. He didn’t know there was a way out of that dark, unpeaceful life. But today, he is so grateful and blessed knowing that we, his children, are living differently from him.

    That we chose a different path. That we seek good, not evil. That’s where my heart was seeking. And it was there that I and my entire family were found by Jesus.

    Jesus gave us hope. He made us realize that there is a way out. That peaceful life is not far. We can start a brand-new life again.

    If you’re in the same situation, I’m telling you right now: There is a way out. There is an end to that darkness. You have the power to make a different choice, to leave that life behind.

    But you have to take the first step. To seek good means to seek change- a different life. You need to be “willingly” stepping out of that darkness. You are desperate to seek good and Jesus will meet you there. He’s waiting to lead you out of the darkness. And His ready to start a brand new life with you.