**Scripture:** John 14:15 (ESV) “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”**Devotional:** Obedience to God’s commands flows from a heart of love. Jesus makes it clear that to love Him means to be faithful to His teachings and principles. When we prioritize our relationship with God, our obedience will naturally follow. Consider practical ways you can honor Him in your daily life—through your...  Read More

**Scripture:** John 15:18 (ESV) “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.”**Devotional:** Jesus forewarns His followers about the reality of persecution. Though most of us may not experience severe persecution, there are still moments we feel rejected or misunderstood because of our faith. In a world that often fosters division, staying united in love can be a powerfu...  Read More

**Scripture:** John 15:12-13 (ESV) “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”**Devotional:** In the face of life's challenges, Jesus emphasizes the importance of mutual support and love among friends. He calls us to demonstrate a selfless love, which can become especially crucial during...  Read More

Psalm 16:11 reminds us that in God’s presence is fullness of joy. Jesus promises that when we experience His presence, our joy will be complete. This joy is not temporary; it is eternal and life-changing. The Holy Spirit helps us access this joy, no matter the trials or circumstances we face.When we seek God’s presence through prayer, worship, and daily communion with Him, we experience this fulln...  Read More

Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, not only comforts and protects us from external dangers but also ministers to our hearts from the inside. The Holy Spirit, as our Advocate, brings comfort, peace, and joy from within. The comfort we receive isn’t just external protection; it’s an internal transformation that helps us overcome fear and anxiety.Just ...  Read More

What is the secret of longevity in ministry? After 31 years, I can say, “I am a hard guy to run off.”I am often asked, “What is the one thing that makes longevity possible”? There is no one thing. It’s like after getting a fly wheel spinning at a high speed asking someone, “What was the big push that made it go that fast”? There is no one push. There are several elements involved.In this study, we...  Read More

Jesus teaches that the source of our struggles—anger, depression, fear—comes from within our hearts. Like an unstable bomb, these feelings can be triggered by external circumstances, but the root lies inside. The Holy Spirit’s work in our hearts is to bring healing and peace to these internal struggles. When we allow Him to fill us, He replaces turmoil with His peace and joy.The external circumsta...  Read More

In John 16:23-24, “In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full,” Jesus makes a profound promise: we can now ask the Father directly in His name, and He will give it to us. This access to God was made possible by...  Read More

Joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness is fleeting and dependent on our circumstances, while joy is rooted in the presence of God. Jesus explains that when we focus on Him, joy fills our hearts, even when life is hard. Psalm 16:11 says, “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” We are reminded that in God’...  Read More

Jesus tells the disciples that though they will experience sorrow when He dies, joy will follow. Just like a woman in labor forgets her pain when she holds her newborn, the disciples' sorrow will turn into uncontainable joy when they see Him again. This joy is deeper than temporary happiness—it is rooted in the resurrection of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit.Life’s circumstances can lead t...  Read More

John 14:1“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.”In John 14, Jesus addresses His disciples’ troubled hearts. They were scared and uncertain about His departure, feeling abandoned by His promise of leaving them. Yet, Jesus reassures them, saying that He will send the Holy Spirit—the Comforter, or Paraclete—to be with them forever. The Holy Spirit’s role is multifaceted...  Read More

The final type of peace is the peace that comes from living in the fullness of God’s presence. When we walk in obedience to God, we experience a deep, abiding peace that flows from knowing we are aligned with His will. This peace is the fruit of the Holy Spirit, as we live in harmony with God and others.As we seek God’s will, obey His commands, and live out our faith, we experience peace that brin...  Read More