The younger generation of Israel was worse than those who perished in the wilderness. They approached the Promised Land but had to pass through the territory of Edom. But Edomites refused passage for Israel. (Numbers 20:14:21) Hence, they had to take a longer route, that is to go further away and turn towards the Promised […]
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Moses and Aaron who delivered the Israelites from Egyptian tyranny, led them through the wilderness but were not able to take them triumphantly into the Promised Land. They were rebuked and punished. (Numbers 20:12-13) Being rash: God-chosen leaders should not be rash. Was Moses experiencing emotional turmoil after the loss of his elder sister Miriam?
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It took seven years of punishment to live like of an animal in the wild, eating grass, for Nebuchadnezzar to confess that he was a fool to imagine himself as the Sovereign ruler of the world. (Daniel 4:25-35) Fools are those who do not believe in God. (Psalms 14:1) Without eternal perspective such people live
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During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, in some parts of the world, the harvest was ripe. The delay means the harvest will overripe and rot. The owners were desperate. They talked with government officials, got special permission arranged chartered buses to bring harvesters, and completed the task. Lord Jesus also told the disciples regarding the spiritual
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The Parable gives us the seven-step process of being engaged in a mission. (Luke 10:29-37) 1. Stopped: Unlike the priest and the Levite, the Samaritan came where the dying man was and stopped. In rush hour, people ignore all distractions and continue with their journey of life. There is no time to stop, there are
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The hinges of some doors get rusted. It could be because of the poor quality of metal used on hinges, salty moisture in the air, or disuse. When the door is moved by force, it makes cranky noises, which could annoy people. Even when oil is applied, it works well a few times, again the
One person working in an organization compared their leaders with Egyptian taskmasters. They did not give resources (raw materials) but expected to complete the quota. (Exodus 5:7-9) Stewardship is taught in at least two parables: the Parable of Ten Minas and the Parable of the Talents. (Luke 19:11-27; Matthew 25: 14-30) Resources: In both the
A high-caliber, highly accomplished, and highly intellectual woman who had her own start-up company was arrested for murdering her four-year-old son. (10 January 2024 NDTV) She is an expert in AI. Interestingly she was on the International AI Ethics Committee to formulate ethics for the industry. The Bible teaches that it is almost impossible for
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Some dreams are revelations of God, some are fantasies or wishes, many are shattered, and sadly some lead to death. A 71-year-old Brazilian man plunges 130 Feet to his death in a hole he dug after dreaming about buried gold. He is believed to have slipped and plunged to his death from a wooden platform
Mary heard the message from Gabriel that God will overshadow a virgin and will conceive to bear the Son of God, the Messiah. She was spontaneous to obey. However, the path of obedience was tough. To get solace, comfort, and fellowship she traveled to the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah. It was a great time
