Rev J N Manokaran

Dwight L. Moody: “I will rather beg on earth for bread like Lazarus than beg for water in Hell like the rich man.” The Parable: The rich man was not conscious of the presence of a poor man who was just at his gates. He had sumptuous meals, while Lazarus longed for food, and probably […]

Not loving the neighbor and harming them is trespassing against the Lord. (Leviticus 6:1-6) The Royal Law taught by the Lord demands loving the Lord with all heart, soul, mind, and strength; and loving your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:37-40) Sin against God: Joseph refused an adulterous relationship, stating he was sinning against Potiphar’s wife,

In many parts of the world, the righteous are persecuted, hounded, and even killed. Believers face severe persecution in many countries. King David also had to face the presence and pressure of evil people. They were not just using verbal attacks, but they were preparing to indulge in violence. Like David, persecuted people should call

‘How long?’ This is a question or a groan a child of God experiences at one time or the other. At least it is used four times, indicating a strong and immediate desire for deliverance. Presence of God: David could not feel or sense the presence of God. Has God forgotten him? God promises that

Many people prefer to believe that humans are good. Some are angry when an evangelist says all humans are sinners. However, the Bible is clear that the Lord in Heaven looks down and gives a summary of the traits of humans. (Psalm 53:2-3) Man may forget God, but God always observes humans. Man desires and

The Lord Jesus was in the Temple, teaching people. However, some religious leaders wanted to debate. He was willing to answer their questions. As the religious leaders who witnessed the Lord emptying the Ananias Bazar from the Temple precincts, the corrupt religious leaders questioned the authority of the Lord. (Mark 11:29-33) Counter question: The Lord

Stirring the pot means to cause trouble and confusion. Some people stir up controversies and arguments, which result in divisions. Peter calls the disciples to stir up the sincere mind. (II Peter 3:1) There are people with pure minds, but they are passive. So, only Peter encourages in his letter to stir up the pure

Paul writes that even spiritually mature believers bear with fools. (II Corinthians 11:19) He rebukes the believers in the city for being silent and passive consumers of gimmicks by false teachers. Sadly, today, there are more stage performers and stunt masters than ever before, and even mature pastors do not speak against foolishness. Daily prophecy:

The person who owned the field was so lazy that it impacted his field as well as his personal life. (Proverbs 24:30-32) We can be lazy physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Thorns: Thorns and Thistles are the result of the curse on humanity due to the Fall of Adam and Eve. (Genesis 3:18) A disciple’s

All humans desire to have a strong, confident, and wise heart. David understood this truth. Hence, he writes to his readers, exhorting them to wait on the Lord to be strengthened in heart. (Psalms 27:14) In a busy world, the word wait means little to most people. Sadly, in the world, waiting means tiredness, but