The halfbaked Bard

Obadiah preaches judgement and destruction against the country Edom. Edomites were none but descendants of Esau and therefore related to Israelites.  But pride was in their hearts when they were settled in their rock fortresses and their homes were built up in high mountains. God always looks at the being and the doing that comes out of that being.  The violence, the gloating, the ambushing, the rejoicing in Israel's misfortune, the arrogance, the plundering all came out of the pride that they are safe. That they could not be touched. But actually they were on shaking ground.  What is your pride today? What do you gloat over? The being? The inner man?  The assets? The assurance and security of your jobs? The children? What makes you feel secure today?  Or is it the unchanging name of Jesus? The Alpha and the Omega? Whom or what do you cling to? To what others say? Or what Jesus says? Do you rely on His words or rather the opinion of men?  The choice is yours - to run fr

Psalm 148 13 times. In this psalm of 14 verses. The word praise comes as an admonition. As a command. As a responsibility.  In the morning. In the noon time. In the evening. In times of joy. In times of mourning. In times of harvest. In times of loss and famine. At all times.  For He is good. Not just in His doing. But in His being. On the calvary cross. In our daily lives. He is good. He does only good. The apparent bad things even He transforms to our good.  For He is love. His love is unfathomable. Beyond our understanding. While we were still His enemies, He loved us. And He continues to love us, despite the fact the a we continue to rebel against Him, if we get a chance.  For He is holy. For He is not created. He is eternal. Beginning and the end. Alpha and Omega. He is the righteous judge. He is worthy. The Lamb is worthy. He is Yahweh. He is my Saviour, Redeemer, Father, Lover, Brother, Friend, King. Reasons are not enough to praise Him. Always.  Let everything that

Ps:147:11 The Lord's delight is in those who fear Him If you delight in Him, He will delight in you. Oh! Is it like tit for tat?  No dear bard! He has already delighted in you. He has loved you while you were still His enemies. You are mine He declares. You are His signet ring, He proclaims.  Not because you fear Him. Not because He foreknew you would fear Him. But because He loves. Hosea was asked to marry a harlot and he continued to love her despite her unfaithfulness. Just like He continues to delight in you oh! Bard despite your persistance and adamancy. Oh! What love. Where else can you find such love.  Image credit:  https://butternutbakeryblog.com/moist-chocolate-cake/

The Lord supports the humble.  Ps:147:6 Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less - C. S. Lewis Why do you think of yourself at all, O bard? And why do you keep thinking of it?  The seats that are offered to you. The opportunities that are given to you. Why there are no words of appreciation or acknowledgement?  A friend of mine got sponsored with scholarship to the Oxford University, based on her work, for higher studies. She willingly said no to it, because she was committed to missions at that time. A once in a life time opportunity pushed away because she was sure of what she needs to do. When asked whether she had anybody in mind to be recommended, without hesitation she could suggest another person's name - an acquaintance. Not even a close friend.  How could she do that? Already according to the world, she has squandered the golden privilege. But recommending someone in her place..... Unimaginable. Where the whole world teaches to

Amos:5:6 Come back to the Lord and live.  Life is so complicated.  Why is life so difficult for me, where as others could figure it out well?  Words that come out of the mouth of a frustrated survivor. Who struggles to just live. Who just cannot find the key to living comforrably as others apparently do. Others also seem to have hurdles; but they seem to face it boldly and walk along. But life is unfair to me.  Joblessness, problems with relationships, debts - whatever comes your way, we forget that God fits the puzzle perfectly. He is the Maker. Will He not have clarity? We just have to come back to the Lord and live.  Live the way He wants. Live the abundant life He offers. Life to the fullest. Come what may, my Saviour has got this in His bag. Such a trust will help you to live in peace, despite the circumstances. The assurance that Lord has it in His hands. So why should I fret?  Image credit:  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/leath

Ps:146:6 He keeps every promise forever.  Everyone loves promises. It is even more beautiful when the promise is fulfilled.  God is a God of promises and He is faithful. What He promises He always fulfills. Not even one goes wayward.  There is no doubt about the general promises He makes in the Bible. One by one we see them fulfilled through the story of Israel and early church.  There are enough and more personal promises which are staring at you face on. He is faithful to fulfill all of them too forever. It is upto us to believe and live a peaceful life trusting in the One who called us. Rather than like a high tension wire, ready to snap.  Can we believe - He will take care. He is enough. He is sufficient. He is faithful. He never changes. He will not sleep nor will He slumber. He keeps His promises forever. Amen.  Image credit:  https://everydaypower.com/promise-quotes/