Manna for the Soul

The year 2019 has been full of ups and downs. Through it all, El Shaddai (The Lord God Almighty), El Elyon (The Most High God), El Olam (The Everlasting God), The Lifter of my head, Abba Father, my Redeemer, my Shield and Glory has remained ever faithful. To Him alone be the glory!

In the last few months, God has laid on my heart the story about Mary and Martha. I believe that there is a powerful message God has for His children from that story. We read below: Luke 10:38-42 (38)   Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. (39)   And she had a sister called Mary, which also s at at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. (40)   But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. (41)   And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: (42)  But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. A few days after I read and studied this scripture, our Pastor preached using this same story. I asked God what He wa...

It’s so easy to praise God when we experience blessings, whatever forms they may take. The challenge for most Christians, however, is maintaining this attitude when the storms come. Storms of life, often unexpected, are realities faced by everyone, believers in Christ, and non-believers alike. Some storms of life may last only over a short period of time while others may prolong over one's lifetime. Despite the availability of several books claiming to have the blueprint for dealing with life's storms, the sad reality is that there is no easy way out of life's storms. You may be wondering, what are life's storms anyway? In Mark 4:35-38, we read:   Mark 4:35-41 KJV  And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.  (36)  And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.  (37)  And there arose a great storm of wind, and t...