CRINSPIRATIONS

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”             - 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7  CONTRADICTION You may have read  this verse  thousands of times before.  Especially on wedding cards and forwarded messages and your WhatsApp groups. You may have even tried applying these aspects of loving yourself If not all, at least some of them. And then you realize, you (all of humanity) are incapable of loving with all or even one of these qualities. Then you realize that only God is qualified to  love " unconditionally" . But is God's love really unconditional? Especially, when the Bible quite blatantly talks about " reciprocation " .  But if we...

Who is a Prophet? Biblical prophets are persons who convey a message from God. In addition, sometimes God gave them a prophecy of the future. Prophet is a spokesman for God There are 16 MAJOR Old Testament prophets, whose prophecies form part of the inspired canon of Scripture. These are divided into 4 groups: Prophets of the northern Kingdom of Israel Hosea Amos Joel Jonah Prophets of the Kingdom of Judah Isaiah Jeremiah Obadiah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Prophets of the Captivity period Ezekiel Daniel Prophets of the Restoration period Haggai Zechariah Malachi The greatest prophet, above all others, is Jesus Christ —who is the exact representation of God (Hebrews 1:1-3) and speaks for God because He is God. *               *               * *            *            * The book of Jeremiah teaches us the importance of "Calli...

The Poetic books of the Bible do not continue with the history of the Hebrew people, however, they are considered to be a transition from the History Books (1 Samuel through Esther) to the Prophetic books of the Major Prophets (Isaiah through Daniel). This section explores questions of suffering, love, wisdom, and the nature of the God of Israel. It examines inquiries of life, daily practical living, and relationships with others. Thus, they are also sometimes labelled the writings of “wisdom” especially found in Job, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs. The remaining books are a collection of songs (psalms), love stories, and worship prayers. *            *            * The book of Job teaches us how to look through the lens of Pain When in great tribulation, those who turn to God, even if they argue, plead and protest in God's presence, will find a pathway nearer to the tender mercies.   No one understands the...

The Historical books provide a collection of stories about the Israelites spanning nearly a millennium, from their conquest of Canaan until their return to Zion in 539 BCE. These books tell stories of: The entry of the Israelites into the Promised Land after The Exodus  The leadership of the biblical judges The establishment of the United Monarchy, and  Its subsequent division into the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah, and the Babylonian captivity *               *            * The book of Joshua teaches us the "Easy Path to Success" At one of the great crossroads of life, the Lord visited Joshua and told him to stay the course and keep walking the way "he knew to be right". Joshua didn't need any special courses or influencers or a seminary degree. He just needed to immerse himself in the assurance of God and live in obedience day-by-day. Life can be complicated, but fo...