Word for the Week

‘“David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. (1 Samuuel 30:6 NIV). David and his men returned to Ziklag to find it destroyed by the Amalekites, who had taken their…

‘“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV). This passage, among many others in the scriptures, provides profound guidance to us…

‘“The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Break camp and advance …”’ (Deuteronomy 1:6-7a NIV). Moses recounts God’s command to the Israelites at Mount Horeb (Sinai) to leave the mountain and advance towards the Promised Land. This shows that the Israelites had spent significant…

“Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.” (1 Thess. 5:12-13 NIV). Paul urges the Thessalonian believers to recognize and…

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 NIV). Matthew 7:12 is often referred to as the Golden Rule. Here, Jesus gives a summary of the spiritual and ethical teachings found throughout the Old Testament. This is…

“Unless the Lord builds the house, its builder's labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” (Psalm 127:1 NIV). This passage draws our attention to the fact that human effort means nothing without God. It emphasizes the absolute dependence on God for success and security in all…