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The Purpose of Government and the Church

If we, as Christians, take the Bible as the foundation for all our morals and decisions, we can see that God did not originally design human government for His people — it arose only as a consequence of men's fall and moral corruption.

In the beginning, God Himself was our supreme Governor. He granted freedom, authority, and responsibility — but also set clear moral limits: “Of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat” (Genesis 2:17). This was divine governance based on relationship and obedience, not coercion.

After the fall, mankind began to establish its own systems of rule apart from God. We see this in Nimrod, the first mighty ruler on earth, and in the Tower of Babel (Genesis 10–11), where humanity united under human ambition rather than divine authority.

Then comes Abraham, through whom God began a covenant with a distinct people — “to be God to you and to your descendants after you” (Genesis 17:7). From that moment, God set apart a nation that would live under His rule within a fallen world — His peculiar people, a light among the nations (Deuteronomy 7:6, Exodus 19:5–6).

When God raised up Moses, this divine order became even clearer. Israel was redeemed out of Egypt not to form another political kingdom, but to live under God’s direct rule. At Mount Sinai, the Lord declared:

“Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you shall be My treasured possession among all peoples... and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” — Exodus 19:5–6

Through Moses, God gave His people laws, governance, and justice — not as human legislation but as divine instruction meant to reflect His character. Their “constitution” was the covenant itself, and God’s presence dwelled among them as their true King (Deuteronomy 33:5). Israel was not to imitate the nations around them; they were to reveal God’s righteousness through obedience and justice.

Yet over time, Israel — like many Christians today — desired to be “like all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). They asked for a human king instead of trusting God as their King. The Lord granted their request but warned through Samuel that human rulers would oppress, tax, and enslave (1 Samuel 8:10–18). This was not God’s ideal but His concession — and judgement — to a rebellious heart.

Thus, earthly government exists primarily as a restraint for the ungodly, not as the ultimate hope of the believers. As Paul later writes:

“For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad... he is God’s servant for your good... an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer.” — Romans 13:3–4

Meanwhile, the Church — the Body and Bride of Christ — exists for a higher purpose: to reveal God’s Kingdom on earth through the Gospel. Jesus said, “My Kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36). The Church is that Kingdom’s living witness, the “salt of the earth” and “light of the world” (Matthew 5:13–14), showing the world what divine rule looks like through faith, righteousness, and love.

Therefore, the true separation of Church and State is not merely political — it is spiritual.

- Government belongs to the sphere of the fallen world, preserving order among sinners. - The Church belongs to the sphere of redemption, proclaiming the Gospel and preparing the Bride for the return of Christ.

Our task is not to become the government, but to speak prophetically to it, calling nations and leaders to repentance and righteousness — just as John the Baptist spoke truth to Herod and as prophets spoke to kings. We live as citizens of heaven among earthly kingdoms, representing the interests of our true King.

“Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Philippians 3:20

So, while the world struggles to govern itself through corrupt systems, we, the Church, remain the remnant — God’s peculiar people, called to proclaim His truth, demonstrate His love, and await His Kingdom. Our primary purpose is not political reform but spiritual renewal — to preach the Gospel until Christ returns to reign as the rightful King over all nations (Revelation 11:15).

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - 1 John 4:18 - Fear and Love

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.Fear and LoveIn one of the sermons in our church, the preacher was talking about love. In this day and age when hate is rampant. This is true not only with the non-believers, but hate has also crept within the church. We easily judge others that do not think the same as we do. You can justify yourselves now and say that I am wrong. But let me be the first to admit that I am most of the time like this. Am I proud of it? Of course not! That is why I always consciously and intentionally choose to place myself in their situation and rationalize what is wrong or different. And most of the time - when dealing with non-believers - the answer to my question is that they do not have the love of Christ. Is it easy? Not a bit, it is always a struggle between the old and new self. Moreover, our pastor said, we have received the love and forgiveness of God. Therefore, our task is to extend it. Let us confuse the hateful world with the overflowing love granted to us by our Heavenly Father through His Son Jesus. May the light that is ignited by the Holy Spirit within us be a source of light for others to see Jesus.PrayerHeavenly Father, you showered us with the greatest love anyone can only imagine receiving, and that is the salvation we receive through Jesus Christ. May the love we receive from Christ be a source of our love to share to others. Grant us, Holy Spirit, to not be selfish in sharing the Salvific work of Christ on the cross to other people. O Lord, give us a courageous heart to share your Good News to others. In Your name we pray. Amen

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Proverbs 3:25 - Fear of Sudden Disaster

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comethFear of Sudden DisasterUncertainty of what will happen to our loved ones in Ukraine due to a sudden disaster - war - that was caused by evil in this world. I am sure that worry and fear are in the hearts of the Ukrainian people, both in and out of the country. Where do we get hope in this time? Let us look no further, but in the Scriptures. Today's fear not verse, reminds us not to be afraid. In verse 26 we are clearly answered, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught (ESV). The wisdom we get from our Lord, Jesus Christ, through His words will make us walk on our way securely, and our foot will not stumble (v. 23 ESV). Therefore, despite the sudden disaster happening around us, let us not fear. Let us turn to God, repent from our sins and ask Jesus to be our Saviour and Shield from the works of the evil ones.PrayerHeavenly Father, our strong rock. We come before you with our feeble and frightened hearts. O Lord, grant protection to our loved ones and the people in Ukraine. May your believers in the country be not faint hearted and use them to minister to others, especially to those who do not know you. Give them courage, Lord, to speak the eternal hope we can find in our Saviour, Jesus Christ. And that despite of this sudden disaster in their lives, they will be comforted knowing that we can trust in your saving grace. We pray these in Jesus' name. Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Job 21:9 - Free from Fear

Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.Free from FearThe wicked do prosper, this was Job's response to his friend Zophar on his second speech. In the previous chapter, Zophar pointed out that the evil dies young, that there is no enjoyment in their life and that they will receive the fury of God. But Job stated the contrary and emphasized that wicked people are free from fear. In verse 9, we read, Their houses are safe from fear, and no rod of God is upon them (ESV). Which is also evident in the world we live in today. Corrupt evil people prosper. They are even more powerful, rich and influential than any believer. They do not fear God or even acknowledge Him. Moreover, they believe in evolution, or a greater force. But never do they recognize the God of the Bible. However, there is some truth in Zophar's talk. First, the wicked die young, but so do believers. Second, the wicked do not enjoy life, and this is more on the spiritual aspect and not the worldly one. Last, the wicked will receive the fury of God. This is the most scary fact that the wicked shoves under the rug. And this is for all who have not repented from their sins and accepted Jesus' gift of salvation. Therefore, let us reflect on the state of our spiritual life. Are we walking with Christ or filling ourselves with worldly desires and happiness? PrayerO Lord Almighty, thank you for all your graces and mercies everyday. We pray that you will continue to guide and reprove us, through your Holy Spirit, every day of our lives. Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for the gift of eternal life despite our sinfulness and filth you clothed us with your righteousness and holiness. Grant us to live free from fear. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Exodus 20:20 - Fear of the Lord

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - 2 Chronicles 20:15 - Great Multitude

And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.Fear of the Great MultitudeI have always admired the bravery of men and women who have enlisted in the military forces. The great multitude they face during their service is something I do not imagine myself being able to bravely face. Take, for example, the armies in Ukraine. They are attacked on three sides but the bravery of the Ukrainian army and its citizens is something to look up to. All of them had one goal and that is to protect their motherland from Russian invaders.The children of Israel, led by Jehosaphat, were also attacked by a great multitude. It is written, After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi) (v. 1-2 ESV). And King Jehosaphat feared the great multitude. But what he did right was not to be overwhelmed by the fear and to seek the God of his fathers. Moreover, he influenced the people to fast and pray with him to ask God for help and deliverance. They humbled themselves, all men, women, children and little ones (v. 13 ESV). There will be times in our lives that we will be faced with a great multitude, whether people who are against us or by circumstances that are difficult to face. But let us remember what Jahaziel said to the Israelites, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God's. (v. 15 ESV). Furthermore, let us keep in mind and in our prayers Ukraine and all nations fighting against a great multitude that is bringing chaos and evil in their lives.PrayerOur mighty father, we bring glory to your Holy Name. We beseech you Lord to strengthen our faint hearts and to face every day with the courage and hope that we get from your Spirit. Grant us, Lord, wisdom and understanding of the difficult challenges we face. When we see despair and suffering may our faith in your Son Jesus Christ not waver. O Holy Spirit, guide us as we continue to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and let our sufferings be a fuel to keep going and not to dishearten us. We pray for Ukraine, Syria, Israel and all other nations that are experiencing war. May you remind them to look up to you for help and salvation. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Psalm 118:6 - To Trust

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.Fear Not To TrustIn this verse, the psalmist asks a simple yet tricky question. What can man do unto me? On an ordinary day you might think, no man can harm you. But looking now at Ukraine and reflecting on the different wars, from different countries, this question becomes relevant and concerning. From being shot, air raids, ballistic missiles and threats to nuclear attacks. These are deeds on how a man can do to another man.Now, consider the first part of the verse, The Lord is on my side (ESV). The Lord is the reason why the psalmist did not fear what man can do. And this is echoed throughout the whole Bible, that we should trust in the Lord. God is our refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1) and our strong fortress (psalm 18:2). God's judgement on the evildoers may not be as prompt as we hoped it would be, but rest assured nothing escapes the justice of God.Hence, let us not fear to trust in God through His Son, Jesus Christ, who saved us from eternal damnation. Let us repent from our sins, trust in His Word and follow Christ. Do not wait for the moment when it will be too late to call on His saving name.PrayerAlmighty Father, you are our protector and we trust in you. Grant your protection on the people of Ukraine and all vulnerable people who are threatened by evildoers. Oh, Holy Spirit, give us a heart of courage to be strong in difficult moments. Comfort the families of the people in Ukraine and give them hope in your Son Jesus Christ. Teach us, oh Lord, to trust in you. We pray these in your mighty name. Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - 1 Peter 5:7 - Fear of Pride

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.Fear to be Prideful“We produce this sense of ownership not only by pride but by confusion. We teach them not to notice the different senses of the possessive pronoun...” excerpt from The Screwtape Letters (C.S. Lewis). Me, myself and I. How often do you use or think of these pronouns? I bet like me, more than we want to acknowledge. The apostle Peter reminds us to cast all our anxieties to God who cares for us. Why tell us this? Because we all have the tendency to have pride and want to control everything in our life. This portion of the letter of St. Peter teaches us to be humble. Humility and not pride are one of the many fruits of the Holy Spirit. The best example of humility is our Lord Jesus. In Philippians we read, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross (v. 6-8 ESV).Therefore, let us confess our sinful pride and practice humility. Let us submit ourselves to the Holy Spirit daily to teach us to walk in humility and submission to the will of our Father in heaven.PrayerOur Father in Heaven, praise be to your holy name. We thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ, who gave us an example of how to be humble. Grant us, Holy Spirit, the humility not to walk in pride but in submission to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. In whose name we pray this. Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Psalm 91:5 - Impending Danger

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;Fear of Impending DangerEastern Europe is in chaos. The war between Russia and Ukraine is growing thick. And it is hard not to worry about how our loved ones, relatives and friends will be during this time. My husband mentioned one day that the type of worry is different when you are in danger compared to when it is your loved ones. And I do agree with him. However, as the verse said, “You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day”. The psalmist, inspired by the Holy Spirit, wants to relay to trust in God’s protection despite the impending danger. Furthermore, the world is always going to have war, chaos and problems because sin and sinners exist. Moreover, the prince of this world loves chaos, corruption and destruction. He wants people to die because we are the image-bearer of God, our Creator.Let us find refuge in our Lord Jesus Christ and remind each other of this when faced with the fear of any impending danger. As it is written, I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, in whatever impending danger or problems we face for He shall deliver us from the snare of the fowler (Psalm 91:3 ESV). Repent from your sins and call on the name of Jesus Christ, for whosoever calls in Him, He will answer, He will be with them in trouble, He will rescue them and honor them (Psalm 91:15 ESV).PrayerHeavenly Father, our Creator and refuge, we ask for your protection on the people of Ukraine. We pray, Lord God, that you will minister unto them. Soften the hearts of the Russian army invading them. May compassion be planted in their hearts and discernment in their minds that what they are asked to do is evil. Let the fear of You be in the hearts of the Ukrainians and not the fear of impending danger. Protect them, O Lord. We ask in Jesus’ saving name. Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Psalm 49:16 - Fear of the Rich

Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased;Fear of the RichRockefeller, Rothschild, Gates, and Musk. Some of the richest and most famous families in the western world. Lots of people want to be in their circle. While others fear these rich people. They can pretty much do anything they want with the amount of money, power and influence they have. Conspiracy theorists can go into detail about it. But that is just the point of what I started, they can do anything they want on earth. Their money does not give them salvation. The last time I check, none of these families believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Same as us, they will have to face God on judgement day. And, unfortunately for them, none of their riches can redeem them from the judgement nor they can carry anything with them when they pass on (v.17). Let us not be afraid of the evil ways of the rich or even any people who walk in darkness. Rather focus on Jesus Christ who can save you from the evil of this world and eternal damnation.PrayerAlmighty Father, hear us your children. We beseech you, to guide us in everything we do. May our walk with your Son, Jesus Christ, bring fruits that please you. Grant us the courage to not fear the rich or people in power doing evil for we know that you are always in control. All these we pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Hebrews 13:6 - Man

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.Fear of ManWe fear a lot of things in the world. When one says he is not afraid of anything he or she is a fool. It is what we do with that fear that defines our character. I, for instance, fear the criticisms of others. Moreover, I am afraid of getting negative feedback from people. And I guess we all have this fear, it differs from how severe it is from person to person. In today’s verse, we read that the Lord is our helper, therefore we should not fear for what man can do to us? It is indeed true. What can a man do to us if we have the Lord on our side? What struck me the most is the first few words of the verse, it is written, we may boldly say. God is not a god of cowardice. The Spirit of God does not inflict faint-heartedness rather He gives us boldness and courage.Let us not fear man nor the criticisms they can throw at us. Repent from your sins and submit your life in serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And be of good cheer and courage for our God is our helper. He will equip us with the things we need to combat our fear. Only fools think they are not afraid of anything.PrayerAlmighty Father, we give honour to your holy name. We thank you for the Holy Spirit and for giving us boldness of heart to speak and stand for your truth. Grant us courage for every day, not to fear man but to direct them to you. We ask all these in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Numbers 21:34 - Defeat

And the LORD said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand, and all his people, and his land; and thou shalt do to him as thou didst unto Sihon king of the Amorites, which dwelt at Heshbon.Fear of DefeatMoses and the Israelites had to win a lot of battles in order to live in the land promised to their forefathers. However, their victories were not based on how mighty the men fought nor how large their numbers were. Their triumphs were solely dependent on the grace of God. Moreover, God gave them instructions to be faithful to Him and in return, He will be faithful to them. When they go against the words of God they were defeated, but when they obeyed His statutes, success was rewarded to them. Under the leadership of Moses, who was obedient to God’s words, the Israelites won almost all their battles against the pagan tribes who inhabited the Promised Land. The battle against King Og was no different. Seeing the multitude of King Og’s army, Moses felt fear, but God assured him when He said, “Do not fear him, for I have given him into your hand, and all his people, and his land (ESV). God had granted them victory over this enemy despite Moses’ fear to be defeated. God had strengthened him and the people to win the battle.Let us be reminded of this verse when faced with hard situations or challenges in life. Moreover, keep in mind that the word and commandment of God do not bring defeat but victory. We should strive every second to be faithful to God through Christ and as His promise goes, He will also be faithful to us.PrayerOur Father, praise and honour to your name. We ask for your forgiveness for the moments when we are unfaithful to you. May the Holy Spirit, reprove our thoughts, speech and actions that will be aligned to God’s statutes. At the moments of defeat may we see God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ and never lose hope in His promises. We pray these in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Genesis 50:19 - Judgement

And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?Fear to be JudgedWhen we changed our residence, I had a fear of meeting new people. But where is this fear coming from? I reflected on it and thought that it is rooted in Satan, the Accuser. Subconsciously, we want people to like us. However, we know that people tend to judge others. And that is the flesh that provokes us to do things contrary to the godly attitudes we should be practicing. We are oftentimes like Joseph’s brothers, we want to please people who we have wronged before or give the best first impressions to those who we have not met yet.In the case of Joseph’s brothers, they were afraid that Joseph will take revenge for what they have done. Moreover, they know that with Joseph’s position they can be easily judged and persecuted for their wrongdoings. However, Joseph did not use his position to take leverage against his brothers. He knew that God is the ultimate judge to enforce justice among men. Furthermore, Joseph acknowledged that his brothers committed an error and said to them ”as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today” (v. 20 ESV). Let this verse remind us not to assume the position of God as a judge to others. But when we give feedback let it be based on the words of our Judge in heaven.PrayerHeavenly Father, holy is your name. We thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, to save us from the wrath of your judgement. O, Lord, we give you thanks for the salvation you have granted unto us. May the Holy Spirit guide us in our walk with you. Use us to share the Good News to others that they too will rejoice in the gift of eternal life. We pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - John 14:27 - Peace

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.Fear for Peace in the WorldPeace be with you. That was the greeting in my previous workplace. From answering the phone to opening meetings or seminars, we greet everyone with the peace of Christ. One of the patron saints of the hospital I worked for before, was the Apostle Paul. And if you have read the New Testament, you will know that Paul always opens his epistle greeting the readers with peace be with you. Although I have not felt the gravity of this greeting until I got saved. The Holy Spirit has taught me what the true meaning of peace is. And it is not how the world portrays it. In a worldly sense, peace is when there is no war; when there is no chaos at home, or even in the workplace.However, the scriptures go beyond that, explaining that true and genuine peace is what we can find when we repent from our sins and submit our lives in serving our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This peace does not go away even when there is war, chaos or tribulations. Moreover, it is a peace that is brought about by grace from our Heavenly Father, through the Holy Spirit.PrayerAlmighty God, holy is your name. We are grateful for the peace you have bestowed upon us through Jesus Christ. Thank you for giving us this peace that the world cannot offer. A peace that gives us hope when situations are hopeless and chaotic. May the Holy Spirit guide us as we journey in life to reach the Celestial City. Looking forward to singing praises and worshiping you for all eternity. These we pray, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - 1 Kings 17:13 - Supply Depletion

And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son.Fear of Supply DepletionMarch 2020 was not only the time when Covid-19 started, and lockdowns happened. But it was also the year when grocery stalls were emptied due to panic buying. It was an evident manifestation that we fear supply depletion. People were scrambling to buy things they need and even those that they do not need.The widow of Zarephath shared the same fear as we have. When the prophet Elijah came up to her and asked for water and cake she answered “As the Lord your God lives, I have nothing baked, only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. And now I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son, that we may eat it and die.” (v.12 ESV). She was hesitant to provide for the prophet and explained that it was their last supply and intended it for her and her son. Furthermore, she thought that after the meal they would soon perish because of hunger.However, God has a different plan. It was not because the widow of Zarephath did well in her life that she and her son were saved from the drought, nor it was due to Elijah. They were spared from dying of hunger because of God’s grace. The widow was used by God to sustain the prophet Elijah as he worked on God’s plan for the children of Israel. And because the widow listened to Elijah, the jar of flour was not spent, neither did the jug of oil become empty, according to the word of the Lord that he spoke by Elijah (v. 16 ESV).PrayerO Lord, you are gracious beyond measure. We pray that you will remind us always that the things we have and enjoy are not by our own means but because of your grace. Thank you most of all for the gift of grace through your Son Jesus Christ, who died in our place. Grant us, Holy Spirit, the attitude to be always thankful for small and great things we have and receive. May we not fear when our worldly supplies get depleted, rather may we put our trust in you that will deliver us in any calamities. We pray in Jesus’ saving name, Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Romans 5:1 - Unjustified

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:Fear of being UnjustifiedThe fifth chapter of Romans is titled Peace with God and it describes how we have peace with God through His Son Jesus Christ. What struck me the most is what is stated in verse 3, Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, (ESV). Oh! How magnificent it is to know that in our tribulations when we are in the depths of fear, we can still rejoice knowing that the God of peace is at work in our lives. But it is a hard task though because it is difficult to rejoice when one is in the middle of the storm. When we are amid trials, that is the time, we are more vulnerable. Our human brains want to gain control of what is going on, but when we are believers and followers of Christ we are called to surrender to the Saviour for guidance and saving.That is why it is important for us to daily practice submitting ourselves to the word of God. Not letting our old self win over the new man. As C.S. Lewis wrote in his book Mere Christianity, Christianity is an education itself. Our faith in Christ teaches us how to be like Him, whether we are in the middle of trials or the calm before the storm.PrayerDear Lord, teach us to follow your ways. May the Holy Spirit lead our daily way until we see you again. Our Father, thank you for never abandoning us despite our sinfulness. You have given us peace that truly surpasses any human understanding. May that peace encourage, reprove and guide us in our daily lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Fear Not Verse of the Day - Nehemiah 4:14 - Give Up

And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.Fear to Give UpAll people have motivations for what they do. Oftentimes our motivations are our loved ones or other personal things. When faced with challenges, the fear we fronted makes us think of whether to continue or to give up. That is when we have to rethink the motivations that urged us to do the things we do in the first place.When I was in university, one of my motivations to finish my degree was my parents. I wanted them to be proud and make all their sacrifices worthwhile. But to be honest, there were times that I want to give up and change course. However, through God’s grace, I was able to finish my profession. Furthermore, God had placed it in my heart to obey my parents and to make them proud. It was never easy but it was always very much worth it. Therefore, when you are stuck, when you are afraid of what lies ahead and overwhelmed with the sense to give up remember who keeps you going.Let not the hardships that you face every day make you give up. Remember that we have a God that never abandons His children in need. Moreover, recall who you are fighting for.PrayerOur Father in heaven, we ask for courageous hearts. Bless us, Lord, with strength that can surpass the trials we face. Guide us, Holy Spirit, in our battles; for we know we do not wrestle with the physical struggles but with the spiritual ones. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for giving us directions on how to live our life. May we be able to follow your ways through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. We pray in your saving name, Amen.