37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38 ESV Dear friends and family…, Jesus’ “disciples” were told to “pray” … Continue reading →

7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for … Continue reading →

7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:7 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul said don’t argue which preacher saved you; God has saved us and we’re part … Continue reading →

12 Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you. Hosea 10:12 ESV Dear friends and family…, God’s laws were broken or … Continue reading →

6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, kind church at Corinth gave gifts of support; Jerusalem joy was thankful report. Jesus … Continue reading →

9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations, Deuteronomy 7:9 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrews were once slaves and social … Continue reading →

13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrew captives were not left ‘high and dry’; God would bring them back to homeland and sky. God sent … Continue reading →

14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14 ESV Dear friends and family…, David had escaped from enemy’s camp; now taught his people to shine God’s bright lamp. Jesus too freed us from grip of … Continue reading →

2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, God is our “strength” and “salvation” and “song”; … Continue reading →

46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, God protects David from danger and harm; God’s his high wall who gives courage and calm. On the Cross Jesus spoke His loud alarm; … Continue reading →

10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, when we … Continue reading →

4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. Psalm 27:4 … Continue reading →

16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 ESV Dear friends and family…, Paul focussed on Christ when troubles he faced; his life “in Christ” each day … Continue reading →

17 A friend loves at all times,     and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, friend loves us always ‘through thick and through thin’; brother too cares when we’re in the ‘sin bin’. Jesus looks … Continue reading →

24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV … Continue reading →

Arise shine for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 6O:1 ESV Dear friends and family…, out of the darkness comes God’s strong command; “Let my light “shine” across ev’ry homeland.” Jesus … Continue reading →

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 ESV Dear friends and family…, … Continue reading →

10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! Psalm 143:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, there’s no greater Boss to ‘trust and obey’; than to serve Jesus each night and … Continue reading →

11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, David asked God to cleanse steps he would walk; each day he took time to pray and to … Continue reading →

22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks … Continue reading →

11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV Dear friends and family…, Solomon thought … Continue reading →

19 The Lord has established his throne in the heavens,     and his kingdom rules over all. Psalm 103:19 ESV Dear friends and family…, we have a reason to worship the Lord; He is Creator and His Word sharp Sword. Jesus words on the Cross strikes … Continue reading →

29 He gives power to the faint,     and to him who has no might he increases strength. Isaiah 40:29 ESV Dear friends and family…, Hebrews forgot that their God is Most High; He knows the names of each star in the … Continue reading →

10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10 ESV Dear friends and family…, sometimes our labours seem not to bear fruit; then we lose hope and … Continue reading →

26 My flesh and my heart may fail,     but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 ESV Dear friends and family…, Asaph not strong as he would like to think; his “heart” can easily ‘fall out of sync’. … Continue reading →

17 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,     and he will repay him for his deed. Proverbs 19:17 ESV Dear friends and family…, ‘struggle street’ people will need helping hand; go and show kindness and stay till they stand. Sins kept … Continue reading →

21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 ESV Dear friends and family…, angel told Joseph to trust and marry; child is God’s Son that your wife … Continue reading →

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:13-14 ESV Dear friends and family…, brave night-watch shepherds … Continue reading →

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 ESV Dear friends and family…, Isaiah promised a great … Continue reading →