Zechariah 4 records prophetic messages that were given to encourage Zerubbabel and the exiles who had returned from captivity. These messages stated that God would help them to finish the rebuilding of the Temple, despite the mountain of problems they faced:
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Weekly Devotionals – 22 May 2023
According to the Church Calendar, this coming Sunday, 28 May 2023, is Pentecost Sunday. It was on the first Pentecost after Christ’s Ascension that the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples of Jesus in the Upper Room in Jerusalem. Acts 1:14 reveals one thing that they did leading to it.
Read MoreWeekly Devotionals – 15 May 2023
In Part 1, we took note of the ministry of John the Baptist, who had the responsibility of preparing the Way of the Lord for His 1st Coming. There are many lessons to learn from John the Baptist in preparing for the Lord’s anticipated return. The above verse is referring to the 2nd Coming of the Lord, but we see the name of Elijah being referenced. Do you find this a bit confusing?
Read MoreWeekly Devotionals – 8 May 2023
John had a unique mandate in preparing the way for the 1st Coming of the Lord. His method and message were unconventional. His was a solitary yet powerful voice as he proclaimed the soon arrival of Christ. What was his message and how can it be applied today?
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Workers of today are given different benefit packages by their employers; and often, this is required by law. In Singapore, senior citizens from both the Pioneer generation and Merdeka generation are being honored with their respective benefit packages. Among other things included in the benefits are generous discounts in medical health care.
Read MoreWeekly Devotionals – 24 April 2023
Our heart matters to God
“The heart is more deceitful than all else
And is desperately sick;
Who can understand it?
“I, the Lord, search the heart,
I test the mind,
Even to give to each man according to his ways,
According to the results of his deeds.
(Jeremiah 17:9-10)
Weekly Devotionals – 17 April 2023
By Prayer and Fasting
However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting (Matthew 17:21)
There was an event where Jesus cast a demon out of a young boy that His disciples were not able to perform (Matthew 17:14-21). Up to this time, the disciples had success in seeing people delivered from demonic oppression (Luke 10:17). What was so different about this case? Jesus rebuked His disciples for their unbelief but did acknowledge that this manner of deliverance required both prayer and fasting. What meaning might this have for today’s church?
Read MoreWeekly Devotionals – 10 April 2023
Over the last weekend, we celebrated the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. As always, it was wonderful to commemorate these occasions with the body of Christ. The sky went dark on Friday. When the world thought all was lost, Sunday arrived, and Hallelujah, He’s ALIVE! Our Saviour rose from the dead and back to life! The redemption of you and me was completed.
Read MoreWeekly Devotionals – 3 April 2023
The One who sacrificed Himself on the cross — Jesus went through immense pain. He suffered through beatings and scourging that He did not deserve, and even died in the hands of evil men through a miscarriage of justice. So why is Good Friday a day to be remembered as good?
Read MoreWeekly Devotionals – 27 March 2023
Our heart is often divided between God’s ways and the contesting ways of a fallen world, a deceitful devil, and a sinful nature. Have you ever felt confused and frustrated between various competing choices? Pray as the Psalmist did!
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