God not only empathise with our weaknesses, but also enables us to approach the throne of grace with confidence to receive mercy to help us in time of our need.

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Neither the sailors nor the king of Nineveh knew if God would forgive them because a God who would forgive and who had made Himself known was foreign to their world view.

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Delayed obedience is disobedience. But yet God’s grace and mercy are such that He often multiplies opportunities for His people to obey so that they may escape His wrath

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Human nature is a perpetual factory of idols. Perhaps that idol is wealth or work, alcohol or food -anything that we look to in order to fulfil us, to satisfy us, to save us. - John Calvin(1509 - 1564)

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“Jesus is God in the flesh, and He lived a sinless life, died for my sins, and was raised to life on the third day!” Preposterous!

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As we seek His guidance, embrace His peace and live in assurance of God’s love, we too can walk confidently in fulfilling our divine purpose, knowing that we are empowered and approved by our Father

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How often we want to “go fishing” by ourselves, by our own efforts! The amazing catch of 153 fish in the Sea of Galilee is a vivid reminder that only in God, through trust and obedience we can achieve fruitfulness and success.

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Sometimes we feel insignificant and are overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. The antidote is realizing we are deeply known and cherished by our Creator.

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Prioritise human life and spiritual well-being over material loss. In our own lives, we may face evil forces that feel overwhelming—addictions, destructive behaviors, or deep-seated fears. But God’s encounter assures us that no situation is too desperate for His intervention.

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We have a messiah whose kingdom is not built by overthrowing roman rule through force or earthly power or domination but through humility, peace and salvation.

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