"Your eyes ... will see the land that is very far off". This prophecy was given by Isaiah to the besieged inhabitants of Jerusalem where king Hezekiah and his suffering people longed for deliverance. It speaks prophetically to everyone who loves Jesus, of the land of heaven and God's eternal kingdom. When surrounded by the ... Read more

"Repent, and believe in the gospel". Have we emphasised the need to have faith and believe in Christ at the expense of neglecting the first step of repentance? Jesus tells us to repent and believe. Believing without repenting may bring short-term blessing but it can make for disillusionment. All who would be saved need to ... Read more

"I come to you in the name of the Lord". David with his stones and sling must have looked very vulnerable against the armour-clad giant, Goliath. Five smooth stones seemed little match for a coat of mail weighing 5,000 shekels of bronze. Yet, as in all of life's conflicts, appearances can be deceptive. The exchange ... Read more