The halfbaked Bard

This is one phrase which brings in courage as well as encouragement. Confidence as well as comfort. Happiness as well as joy. This phrase is said to be told 366 times in the Bible - even to include Feb 29 which comes only once in 4 years. This encouragement comes from the all powerful, almighty, all knowing, King who is our Father. In Deutr:20 the Lord says - Do not be afraid because - The Lord is with you (v:1) - The Lord is going with you(v:4) - The Lord will fight for you (v:4) - The Lord will give victory (v:4) The fact that He is All Powerful God and the One who created everything is enough for you to trust His word. Yet He is your Father too and He loves you. Rom:8:31 If God is for us who can be against us? You might be standing face to face with the biggest challenge of your life. Exams. Decision about future. Fear of authority or someone greater than you Fear of unhitherto circumstances Whatever it is - your Father, the all powerful King says, Fear not. He is a good...

High above a hill in Israel Stood three trees elegant and graceful Stood they three happy and gay With expectations, ambitions and desires "Would I be a cradle That rocks the kingly and priestly" Says one, swaying and hustling in gentle breeze With hopes sailing high in the air "Would I be a big ship That takes things of value to others" Says the other, with hopes as high As the tallest mountain in Israel  "Would I be a tall tree, that grows and grows And take people to heaven A link from earth to heaven I'll be" The third tree had hopes as high as it's dream Days passed and years went Looking forward and hoping 'bout their dream With desires in their heart, dreams in their mind  And hopes on the air, they went along One bright morning came a man Near the first tree did he come Begin did he to cut the tree The joy the tree had, be put in no words The man a farmer was he Cut he the tree to make a manger The tree it's hopes did fl...

“But you may wonder, ‘How will we know whether or not a prophecy is from the Lord ?’ If the prophet speaks in the Lord ’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared. Deuteronomy 18:21‭-‬22 NLT There are more than 350 prophesies about Jesus Christ by different prophets, kings and Psalmist in the old testament, which came true in the New testament. That itself shows the reliability of what they said, the dependability of the God behind them and the authenticity of the one person about whom they prophesied - Jesus Christ. To name a few. Gen:3:15 seed of woman (not man) - - predicts virgin birth Isa:7:14 born of a virgin Isa:9:6 a child is born - shows humanity of Christ Isa:11:1 Out of david's family Isa:50:6 He was spat up on Psa:41:9 betrayed by a familiar friend Dan:9:26 Died for the sins of the world. Killed before destruction of the t...

“When he sits on the throne as king, he must copy for himself this body of instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. He must always keep that copy with him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn to fear the Lord his God by obeying all the terms of these instructions and decrees. This regular reading will prevent him from becoming proud and acting as if he is above his fellow citizens. It will also prevent him from turning away from these commands in the smallest way. And it will ensure that he and his descendants will reign for many generations in Israel. Deuteronomy 17:18‭-‬20 Though these were the instructions given to the king of Israel, it is equally relevant and pertinent to us, common man. To have a regular time with God is so imperative in our daily living. To fear the Lord To obey His decrees To keep ourselves from being proud To remind us of His statutes How astute are we dear ones to hear from our Lord on a daily bas...

This is a very frequent term that the Lord tells the Israelites. He often reminds them to  - remember they were slaves once in Egypt. - remember they once lived in temporary shelters in the wilderness. - remember how the Lord has led you through the desert, splitting the Red Sea, providing for you water, manna and meat. Remembering what you have gone through, how the Lord has led you is an important task to do to reorient ourselves and our views about life. While remembering, it is advised to look at things at a different perspective, in a wider angle - to look at the consequences and how it would have ended up had it taken the normal course or a different turn. Remembering helps us in many ways * It brings gratitude and thankfulness to the One who organized. * It brings humility when you feel proud of what you are and where you are now. * It brings joy if you are sad of your present circumstances. * It brings trust, knowing He who led you this far, will lead you furthe...

Ps:11:1   I trust in the Lord for protection Trusting is putting your faith. Trusting is putting your hope.  Trusting is clinging on. Trusting is not finding aid in anything else. Not flying like a bird to the mountains for safety. Which is trusting in your ability to fly, or your wings or the mountains. v:1b What do you trust in? If you fall sick, do you trust in your bank balance, or your health insurance or God? About your children's future do you trust in your investments or God? About your future do you put your trust on your desires, plans and ambitions or God? When uncertainties come, where do you look up to? Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight. Pro:3:5-6 Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing of your body and strength of your bones. Pro:3:7-8 You can go to bed without ...

Psalm:10:1 O Lord, why do you stand far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? Do you think God is far away from you? That you are alone in this? Do you think God has deserted you so that you would find a solution alone? Do you think you have to face this huge giant all alone? The truth is (v:16) The Lord is king forever and ever. No matter what you feel, the fact is that He reigns supreme. Are you in a difficult situation dear one? Be sure that He is still in control? Be sure that He is not just the King, but this King is your Father too. Psalm:91:11-12 For He will order your angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you up with their hands so you won't even hurt your foot on a stone. Psalm:121:8 The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go both now and forever. Psalm:91:14 The Lord says, "I will rescue those who love me I will protect those who trust in my name  When they call on me I will answer I will be with them...