Month: November 2023

Ark of Testament

In the book of 1Samuel we read that the Dagon fell face down, when the Ark  of The Lord was placed beside it. In the book of 2 Samuel we read that David was afraid to take the ark of the Lord to be with him after Uzzah’s death.

Why people feared it ? and what was in it ? the Bible says the Ark contained tablets of the covenant, which was a testament for the agreement between man and God, the Ark of

God is also called the ark of testament.

All through the Bible we see man making an agreement with God,

• Genesis 9:9, First Noah made a covenant with God
• Genesis 15: 18, Then Abraham made a Covenant with God
• Exodus 24:7 ,Moses on behalf of the Israelites made a covenant with God at Mount Sinai Joshua renewed the covenant at Mount Ebal and Shechem.
• 1King 8:9, Ezra 10:3 , King Solomon, King Josiah renewed the covenant with God for their people, Ezra and Nehemiah renewed the agreement with God during their time.

The people who renewed the agreement with God became a blessing to the whole world.

Our Lord Jesus Christ reconciled mankind with God through his flesh and blood. The Lord made a new Covenant through which we were saved.

^{The founding father of Great nations renewed the covenant with God on behalf of their people hence became a super power, when the subsequent generation forgot the covenant the nation declined in all fronts, the work of the Church is to remind the people of the covenant and keep renewing it, the church must make aware to the next generation their commitment with God or they may fall for the snare and completely get destroyed, many great nation are in a decline because of their ignorance on the knowledge of God, their generation are turning wicked and falling prey for the enemy.}

This is the time for India to become a blessing to the world, India has decided to renew its agreement with God at Chennai on 13.11.2023 hence will become a Great nation and supply spiritual food for other nation.Through India nations will be blessed.Amen. God Bless You ! God Bless India !

Sol.Benedict

“Behold,I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth “. Jeremiah 33:6

         The Lord has made an unbreakable covenant with us. As the heavenly bodies and all of matter obeys the laws of nature, so shall all the forces of disease and disorder obey the word of God. Those who believe in Jesus are the children of God.

John1:12 says”But as many as received Him,to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name “.

So  He is concerned about us as a father is compassionate to his children.He knows we need mental and spiritual healing ie..health, healing ,peace and security. The Lord who created this world promises to give us health, abundant peace and  security.”But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in His wings..”Malachi4:2

               He promises us to answer us when we call Him and tell us great and unsearchable things we do not know. Jeremiah33:3 says”call unto me, and I will answer thee,and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not”.

           When we call Him , He will show us how He is going to prosper us individually and collectively to give us hope and future in eternity.Jeremiah 29:11 says”For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future .”

          Jeremiah 33:6 promises ,is health of spirit, mind and body, health of relationships, health of nations. Health is our primary wealth. Whenever a health crisis occurs He will steps in as our healer. We only need to call out to Him in faith, in Jesus name. Jesús healed all who came to Him for healing. He healed the spirit, mind and body of people who came with a variety of afflictions. Mathew 4:23”………healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.”

                So health is our first concern, and peace and truth is the second  and third requirement.Jesus  is the prince of peace.Isaiah9:6”……….His name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor,The mighty God,The everlasting Father,The Prince of Peace.”

He restores peace to all believers with God. He restores peace in our families, with our children,with our spouse, neighbours and colleagues .Happiness from the biblical perspective consist of health, peace, prosperity, security and stability.In order to maintain it we need to be focused on the Lord and His word. Mathew 6:33”seek ye first the Kingdom of God,and His righteousness;and all these things shall be added unto you”.We should not go after the worldly pleasures.We must anchored and rooted in the word.Then we get  peace, health, success, strength, and security.

        Heavenly Father we come to the throne of grace and ask for forgiveness. Give us mental and spiritual healing. Thankyou for the promise. We ask in Jesus name,Amen

Sol.Gigi Jacob

“I am the way and the truth and the life”- John 14:6

Yes, Jesus Christ is the only way to reach our father of eternal life . He is the savior of the world , but he’s also our personal savior. He gave his life for all mankind , but he also died for us. He is the true source of love, peace and happiness. We deserve to know for ourself that Jesus Christ lives and loves us. Try these 4 simple things to learn more about Jesus and come closer to him.

• Read about Jesus in the Scriptures:

In order to come closer to Jesus , learn about him. The scriptures teach of Jesus Christ and his gospel . As we study the scriptures ,we will fed the love Jesus has for us . The New Testament contains first accounts of Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry allowing us to learn from both his example and his words

• Worship him :

Church is the perfect place to draw closer to Jesus Christ. It’s a refuge from the chaos and distractions of the world . Worshipping Jesus and attending his services shows our desire to follow him . It can also help us learn more about Jesus Christ from others who to follow him .

• Serve others:

In the scriptures , we read that Jesus Christ always “went about doing good (Acts 10:38). He was constantly serving others . He spent time with the sick, the afflicted, the sinners and poor . He taught ,healed and loved all who came into him. When we strive to treat others like Jesus did we learn more about him and become more like him.

• Follow his teachings:

Jesus taught “If you love me, keep my commandments ” (John 14:15). Following the teachings of Jesus Christ shows our love for him and our desire to be near him. His gospel is the way to achieve true happiness and peace in both this life and the next . If we strive to live a good life and repent whenever we fall short, we’ll feel closer to him and feel his love for us .

Finally what our Lord ask us . Nothing he asks only” Michah 6:8

“He hath showed thee, O man, what is good and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly and to love mercy , and to walk humbly with thy God?

That’s all 3 things 1.righteousness 2.Mercy 3. Humble . These are the ways to reach to Lord Jesus . Surely He reaches us to our Father God.

Sol.Arockia

FIGHT THAT SINKING FEELING

But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!”

Matthew 14:27 (NLT)

Jesus often told people not to be afraid. (See Luke 12:32, Mark 5:36, John 14:27.) You see, fear is faith in the negative. It amplifies the issue, drowns out hope and sinks people into despair.

As a teacher, people who are battling fear frequently come to me in the middle of challenging situations, asking for help. I try to point them toward God’s Word and what He says. Why is that?

Because they are staring at their storm. The more we focus on whatever troubles we’re dealing with—whether relational, financial or physical—the bigger the issues seem to grow as fear grabs us and tries to take over. Suddenly, all we can think is, “This storm is so huge that I don’t stand a chance. I’m finished.”

That’s what happened to one of Jesus’ disciples in Matthew 14:25–32. In the middle of a stormy lake, Peter stepped out of the boat and began walking miraculously on the water toward Jesus. Matthew 14:30 (TPT) says, “But when he realized how high the waves were, he became frightened and started to sink.”

Peter’s experience highlights the power of keeping our faith centred on Jesus. You see, even in tough times, it’s crucial to focus on what God promises us instead of the storm.

Now, I’m not saying we should ignore our problems. Of course, we need to deal with them wisely. But as Peter learned, don’t fixate on them until fear incapacitates you. Pull your eyes off of the wind and the waves, and get into God’s Word instead. Focus on Christ, and you’ll discover a refuge from fear as He walks you through to calm waters.

Prayer


Almighty and victorious King of the Ages, we have lived our lives with unnecessary fears and often forget that you are the only rightful ruler of our hearts. I pledge the allegiance to you. Please help us to seek and lay aside our struggles with sin and empower more to live for you in unwavering loyalty. I pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Sol.Celine

Will make them return.

Jacob,fled away,all alone from his older brother Esau as he threatened to kill Jacob ,and Jacob went towards Haran,to his uncle Laban,to marry his uncle’s daughter.In this pursuit, God appeared in his dream and gave him this promise.

Genesis 28:15”Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.”

God not only gave His promise but ensured to fulfill the same.After twenty years of waiting, God intervened .Jacob, toiled very hard,day in day out for his uncle Laban,just to prove himself and get his daughter’s hand in marriage.Inspite of all his sincere efforts Laban ,betrayed and deceived him.

Immediately an angel of God appeared to Jacob,in his dream and asked him to return to the land of his father’s and his family.When Jacob knew that Esau was coming to meet him ,he was greatly distressed that his brother would kill his children and their mothers,but God strengthened Jacob then brought his family and flock safely to the Land of Canaan.

When God gives a promise,that promise will lead throughout our lifetime, this is evident as we meditate on these verses.

When the famine was severe in the land of Canaan,Jacob’s younger son Joseph, was governor for Egypt, and Egypt had plenty of grain to sell to other countries,so Jacob along with the other sons came to Egypt,on Joseph’s invitation to buy grains.God spoke to Jacob,Genesis 46:4 “Do not fear to go down to Egypt,I will go with you and I will also surely bring you up again”,God once again re assured His promise.Jacob lived 17 years with his beloved son and at the age of 147 he died in the land of Egypt.Joseph and his brothers carried him to the Land of Canaan and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah,which was bought by Abraham as a property for a burial place.God’s promise to Jacob that “I will make you return “ was now fulfilled even after Jacobs death.

God brought The Israelites back.

During 70AD,Jerusalem and The temple were demolished once again.The Jews fled to different other countries .
Mathew 24:2 says “Do Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”this prophesy about Temple was fulfilled then.The country of Israel was removed completely from the world map.After thousands of years,the Jews who survived in various countries returned in huge numbers when the Nation of Israel was formed once again by 1948.

As mentioned in Hosea 3:5 “Afterward the children of Israel shall return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They shall fear the Lord and His goodness in the latter days.”,the prophesy was fulfilled.

Testimony

Last November,Me and my wife decided to visit my son and daughter who live in the overseas.Inspite of the health Isurance cover the medical costs are very expensive in America,we don’t have the satisfaction too.During our stay there, i mentioned to my dear wife,supposing my demise happens please bury me in America itself and you need not have to take me to India,due to the high costs and the complex formalities.My wife also agreed .In such situation,one day when I was praying God gave me Geneis 28:15 as a promise.

Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.”Just three days prior to our travel to America,I fell sick suddenly.Medications did not work.In the early hours, of the day of our journey ,I was hospitalised.So we had to postpone our travel.We booked our tickets to America once again after ten days.My body felt weary,due to vomiting and giddiness.That day I participated in the morning worship,a Sister shared the message from Psalm 91, I experienced an inner peace.By noon we weighed bigger suitcase that we plan to carry for our journey.Since the weighing machine was not working well we had to repeat the process of weighing many times and that ended up making me physically tired and weak.

I went on to read Psalm 91,Genesis 28:15 again and again,not sure how many times I read.God strengthened me.With that renewed strength we reached the airport and landed at America.I did not experience any kind of weakness during my travel.All Glory to God.

God’s word assured me that He will take care of you wherever you go, ,God protected me while visiting many countries which involves 2 hrs of flying & 3 hrs of car travel each time. A week before our travel back to Chennai,I fell sick once again.Bought medicines from the pharmacy ; no change in my condition , so we approached a doctor and he said that he will not able to tell the time period for my healing and also no medicine for this disease
. I messaged few friends in our Army Of Jesus group and requested prayer.My children were also doubtful if it was possible for me to travel with such a physical state.I immediately shared the promise of God that he would be with me on my journey back.God indeed was faithful and helped me land Chennai without any issue.Hallelujah.

Prayer

Father In Heaven,I just want to thank you father, 8months before you gave me a promise and have faithfully fulfilled it in my life.For all the children who have received a promise from you Lord,I pray , will patiently wait to fulfill all your promises in their lives too.In Jesus Name I pray, Amen

Sol.Mohanasundaram

You have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to countless thousands of angels in a joyful gathering. Heb 12:22 NLT

What a delight it is, for so many of us, to be here this season, surrounded by the witnesses of so many of our loved ones who may have left us & are amongst the cloud of witnesses.Welcome! Welcome to a cloud of witnesses!

I love & delight spending time in watching the different shapes of clouds when I am under an open sky. Have you pondered the clouds while outdoors, maybe in your backyard, or at the park—or at the beach, or in the mountains?

I have seen the stratus clouds, those low-level clouds, down-to-earth. I have seen the lovely alto-type clouds—mid-level clouds often billowing into shapes of fantasy and illusion. I have strained to see the cirrus clouds—high-level clouds, lofty and high and wispy.

Each type has its value, sometimes shading a hot summer day, sometimes forecasting a weather pattern, sometimes pouring tremendous rain upon a needy earth. As you may know, clouds form when water vapor coalesces around a tiny dust particle in the air. Clouds actually need small dust particles to form. Every cloud contains some sort of condensed vapor around a small piece of dust. I often wondered how my brother who is now in the cloud of witnesses up there, would look at a particular cloud & know its going to rain with thunder. He would say thats a thunder cloud. I used to ask him how you know,he would just smile & moments later it would really rain.

Then, they take on fantastic shapes. Sometimes those billowing clouds provide creative inspiration. They look like stuffed animals and dreams. But sometimes, indeed, they look dangerous and foreboding to us.

The entire eleventh chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews has been summarizing the various heroes of faith, and what those particular biblical characters have endured in their faith. It is at the conclusion of that summary that the Book of Hebrews calls this community a “cloud of witnesses.”
Witnesses are just as various as the clouds in the sky.

Some of us are light and airy, like high-level clouds. Some of us are dark and stormy, maybe brooding. Some of us provide nourishment with our water, raining blessing down upon others during needy times. But some of us have the potential to do great damage with our storms. Some of us are down-to-earth, and some of us are high and lofty.

But every one of us starts as a particle of dust. Stardust, maybe. “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” It is water that turns us into a cloud. It is this water of the word of God that we are all baptized into Jesus that turns us into a cloud of witnesses.

Nevertheless, whatever our shape or size or altitude, each of us has a witness. We are witnesses to something. We witness faith, for sure. We believe in something that is not always seen, maybe like water in the air is not always seen, but is always there.

“Faith,” said Hebrews (11:1) “is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” Exactly! There is always water in the air, but that water does not take shape unless there are clouds giving witness to that water! The shape of our clouds is the way our faith gives shape to hope.

You are I are surrounded by witnesses this morning, people in the Bible, and people around us, who have given shape to faith. The shapes around us are not all the same shape, or even the same substance. But each of the shapes around you and me are ways that fellow saints have met the challenges of daily life. The spiritual & natural parents, this morning are surrounding as a cloud of witness. They are here to pass on their particular “witness” to those around. Blessings to all these shapes of clouds!

We are, each of us, a witness to Jesus. We are here because we have seen Jesus somewhere, or maybe we WANT to see Jesus somewhere. The people around us today are those who want to see Jesus: Jesus, whom the Bible calls the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.

Sin, says the Epistle to the Hebrews, is whatever gets in our way of that vision of Jesus. Sin is any illusion, that gets in the way of seeing Jesus. Sometimes clouds can be illusions that get in the way. But sometimes (oh, far more often), they are inspiration for us. They nourish us with living water!

And so the Epistle to the Hebrews urges us: “since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2).”

What do you see in the clouds this morning? I see witness. I see the lovely shapes and sizes of faith, some billowing and beautiful, and some wispy and fragile, but still beautiful—all of us giving shape to faith and following Jesus, our pioneer, our perfecter, our Lord.

Sol. Joan Mendonca

Power of Gratitude

We thank men for their help and for their love.but Why should we Thank God? This question is asked  by many .

Soldiers in the  Army of Jesus  are spending hours together  to thank God for all the blessings received in the past 25years and for all the promises for the coming years

The Bible shows  power of gratitude. The few minutes we spend  daily in thanksgiving  make us  realise how much dependant are we on God for everything

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1.. Our gratitude glorifies God as we exalt not the gifts, but the Giver. Gratitude helps us realize all  the good we receive are not because of us, but we receive every  good thing from God .

And as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory.

2 Corinthians 4:15

2. Gratitude helps us see God.

Gratitude opens our spiritual eyes. There’s a beautiful cycle in giving God thanks: the more we thank Him, the more we see Him working in us and around us. Gratitude helps us sense God’s presence, His personal care and His perfect timing.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. James 1:16-17

3. Gratitude puts us squarely in God’s will.

 We should  be thankful, even when we are in distress when the life is hard .…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

4. Gratitude brings peace.

Gratitude helps us see that God’s hand is all over our circumstances. And God tells us when we give him our thanks, He gives us supernatural peace.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests 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

5. Gratitude draws us closer to God.

 God’s  kindness draws us to Him. We see that when Jesus healed 10 lepers.  “Go, show yourselves to the priests,” Jesus commanded and as they went, they were healed!  Full sensation returned to their faces and limbs. Certainly they were all happy, but only one was thankful. Only one came back to Jesus,to thank him

“Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Jesus  said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” Luke 17:17-19

6. Gratitude brings contentment.

If we aren’t grateful for what God has given us, getting more won’t satisfy us either. Being thankful is the key to contentment.

. . . godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Moreover gratitude deepens our faith. We grow in faith if we thank God for both good and bad situations. Bad situations are allowed in our life to shape us according to the expectations of God. So let us learn how to thank God in praise and worship daily. All glory to the Almighty.Amen

Sol. Subramanian

Enter by the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” Matthew 7: 13-14

The wide Pathway

The wide pathway is the road all begin on.

The Scripture supports this : we are born spiritually dead and antagonistic to Lord ( Eph.2:1, Rom 8:7) In order to be saved, we must repent and turn to Lord (acts. 2:28) Jesus says that one must choose to enter the narrow gate. No decision needs to be made to enter the broad path. This is  the pathway the entire world is on. We must choose to get off this path.

The wide pathway is spacious and easy to follow.

       The broad and easy way can be followed without thought. There is plenty of space to walk in,  there is plenty of space for the attractive things of the world to grow and allure, there is plenty your space for a person to wander about. It is difficult to wander off its path. The broad way is the way of the  unthoughtful, the undisciplined, the lazy, the worldly, the ungodly and the materialistic. This  pathway is inclusive, as it includes the various views, religions and  life styles in this world. It is pathway of self -achievement and works.

The wide pathway is popular.

Jesus says only few find the narrow path, and therefore,  the broad are on it,  it is very alluring.  Those who don’t follow it are looked down upon,  considered strange and often persecuted.

The wide pathway leads to destruction.

Here destruction refers to eternal ruin.(Matt 8:12,  Rev. 14:11,  20:10 ). However,  this ruin doesn’t just happen at the end of the pathway,  it happens throughout. The world’s views on marriage, parenting, education, success etc.. all lead to constant ruin.  Lord made this world based on spiritual principles. When these are denied, it causes hurt, pain, depression and even death. (Rom. 8:6) The wide pathway leads to earthly and eternal ruin.

The Narrow Pathway.

The narrow pathway refers both to the need for conversion and the continuing process of sanctification.

The narrow pathway is hard to find.

Unlike the broad way, the narrow way has to be found.  For some this is easier than others. Some are raised in Christian homes and are exposed to the Gospel from a young age. Others live in places with no Gospel witness. Some hear witnesses of Lord’s existence and glory (Ps.19)  but they lack any opportunity to hear biblical revelation. Others are exposed, as Christians live in their society but they have either rejected it or not considered it. Whatever a person’s situation, the narrow way is not easy to find. only few find it and even less accept it.

The narrow pathway is unpopular.

To find and follow the narrow path, one must turn away from the crowd- sometimes even leaving friends and family to do it.( Luke 14:26) sometimes it is a lonely pathway,  though those who follow it are never truly alone because Jesus is with them.

The Narrow pathway must be entered by one’s deliberate and calculated choice.

To enter this narrow path, we must make a deliberate choice. We must,  in faith, accept that we are sinners under God’s wrath because He is holy, perfect and just. We must cry out for God’s mercy which is found in Jesus. Christ bore the wrath for our sin so that we can have his righteousness (2 Cor. 5:21)  Those  who accept him shall be saved. Christ will walk with them along the narrow path of the kingdom and take them into eternity.

The Narrow pathway is restricted because of biblical revolution.

It guides and in some sense restricts both the believer’s actions and attitudes. God’s word  keeps the believer from the  broad path of the world.(John 8:31) Christ said ” if you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples”.

The narrow pathway requires believers to leave many precious things.

We must give up the crowd and many times even our friends and family. In (Luke 14:26) Jesus said that if anyone wants to follow him he must hate his father, mother, brother, sister and even his own life to be his disciple.

The narrow pathway is difficult.

It is difficult for many reasons. We will always battle sin. We will fight against ungodly attitudes and actions. We must declare war against our body, as we pluck out our eye and cut off our arm to be holy.( Matt.5:29:30 )  following Christ is a call to be perfect as our heavenly father is perfect.

The narrow pathway leads to life.

Ultimately, those who follow this narrow path will spend eternity in the heavenly kingdom. They will rule with Christ on this earth. ( Matt. 5:5)

Prayer

Lord, we thank you so much for teaching us about two pathways – one leading to destruction and the other leading to life. Lord help us to choose wisely, for our eternal destiny depends on this choice. Amen

Sol. Dr. Mohan Parmar

And having disarmed the powers and authorities, [Jesus] made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. — Colossians 2:15

Crucifixion was so hideous, so inhumane, and vile that the words “crucify” (σταυρόω) and “cross” (σταυρός) were not considered appropriate in polite speech in Greek and Roman culture. Crucifixion was reserved for the scum of society who were considered a threat to the government. Jesus endured this hideous death. But what Satan had intended for the humiliation of God, Jesus turned into the humiliation of Satan and his demonic allies. He made a public spectacle of them. He turned their torture stick of shame into an altar of grace and glory.

He transformed the gory fury of hell into a sacrifice of forgiveness for us. He redirected evil’s power to kill and made it God’s place to heal. While we deplore the unspeakable sacrifice and shame that Jesus bore on the cross for us, we also rejoice that the evil one and his hoards of hate were broken. Their apparent victory is turned into their defeat. What was supposed to be God’s greatest shame becomes his most lavis! h demonstration of grace, which ransoms us from Satan’s grasp.

Prayer…
Holy and righteous Father, I express my appreciation for your plan, sacrifice, and salvation. No song of praise, heartfelt poem, or letter of love can ever express my thanks, dear Jesus, for your loving and powerful sacrifice. Thank you for saving me from sin, death, and a life without enduring meaning. To you, dear Father, and you, Lord Jesus, I offer my life as my gift of thanks and praise. Amen.

Sol.Celin Portia

Our Sure Foundation

Every time we turn on the news, we’re bombarded by tragedies happening in the world. Over the past few years, there has been so much world conflict, changes to our way of life, and disasters happening around the globe. This makes it easy to feel defeated and fearful of what is happening or could happen in our lifetime.

Natural disasters and global tragedies are not something unique to us. They’ve been happening ever since humankind turned away from God in the Garden of Eden. Scripture has a lot to say about these types of issues and also how God acts when tragedy strikes.

Isaiah 54:10 tells us that even though the earth shakes—God is immovable. In the midst of chaos, He is still in control. Nothing takes God by surprise, and nothing is greater than Him.

A few chapters prior, in Isaiah 40, Isaiah says that God never grows weary as His power and might are everlasting.

Regardless of what is happening around us and whatever is happening within us, God’s love can never be taken from us.

In God, our past is forgiven, and our future is secured. There is nothing we can do to be taken out of the love of God. When we make mistakes, we can know that God’s feelings towards us do not change. He does not revoke His love from us; He continues to give it to us freely. He has compassion on us when we make mistakes.

That means we don’t have to live in fear. We can enter God’s presence confidently, knowing that there is nothing that can take His love from us. We can also live securely, knowing that whatever tragedies or world events occur, God’s power and might do not waver

Scripture calls God our Rock that helps us withstand the greatest waves and earthquakes. Even when it feels like the earth is shaking and the hills are crumbling, God is at work calling us to rest upon a sure foundation—His unending love for us.

Sol.Mariamma Alex