Jesus Kingdom Blogs

  Keep Planting: Your Harvest is Coming "Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well."  — Ecclesiastes 11:6 (NIV) Have you ever poured your heart into something—prayed, worked, believed—and felt like nothing was happening? It’s easy to grow discouraged when results seem delayed or when we don’t see immediate fruit from our efforts. But Ecclesiastes 11:6 encourages us to keep planting, keep believing, and keep moving forward, even when we don’t yet see the harvest. Faithful Planting Leads to Fruitful Harvests Farmers don’t plant seeds and expect an instant harvest. They understand that growth takes time, requiring patience, care, and trust in the unseen process happening beneath the soil. The same is true in our lives. Whether we are sowing seeds of faith, love, kindness, generosity, or hard work, God is working behind the scenes. Even when we don’t s...

A Reflection on Isaiah 43:16-19 Life often brings us to places where we feel trapped—situations that seem impossible, challenges that appear too great to overcome. In these moments, doubt can creep in, and we may wonder if there’s any way forward. But Isaiah 43:16-19 reminds us that God is a way-maker, a miracle-worker who specializes in doing the impossible. This passage begins by recalling God's mighty work in delivering Israel through the Red Sea. When the Israelites stood before the waters with the Egyptian army closing in behind them, they saw no escape. But God made a way where there was no way—He parted the sea, allowing them to cross on dry ground. Then, God shifts our focus:  “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”  (v. 18-19). While it’s important to remember God’s faithfulness in the past, He calls us to look forward. He is always at work, bringing fresh provision, new opportunities, and unexpected solutions. Even in the wi...

  Hold On—Greater Joy is Coming! A Reflection on Romans 8:18 "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."  – Romans 8:18 Pain, hardship, and struggles can sometimes feel overwhelming. When we go through difficulties, it’s easy to wonder if things will ever get better. But Romans 8:18 reminds us of a beautiful promise:  what we are facing now is nothing compared to the joy and glory that God has in store for us. What This Verse Means Paul, the writer of Romans, understood suffering—he faced persecution, imprisonment, and trials for his faith. Yet, he remained confident that  temporary pain could never outweigh eternal joy.  This verse reminds us that while we may face challenges, God is working on something far greater—both in this life and in eternity. How to Apply Romans 8:18 in Your Life Keep an Eternal Perspective  – Difficult seasons don’t last forever. No matter what you’re going through, ...

  Throughout Jesus’ life and ministry, He called listeners’ attention to various sins as he taught about His Father’s will, and guided believers in what it truly means to love God, and to walk with Him. But during His ministry, did Jesus call out some sins more than others? As God’s children, we are to pay attention, not just to Jesus’ words, but what they reveal about His heart for us. Wherever He calls out sin, he points the way to something far greater than what the sin promises us. This is why it is so crucial to listen closely and respond to what Jesus emphasized in His teachings. 1. Hypocrisy What it means : Hypocrisy is pretending to be righteous outwardly while being corrupt inwardly. Jesus particularly rebuked the Pharisees and religious leaders who performed acts of piety for public recognition rather than true devotion to God. Examples from Scripture : Matthew 23:27-28 : “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which...