Meditate on the Word - For a Decent and Investigative Christianity (EN)

  Life often presents us with challenges that leave us questioning the path ahead. Unexpected pain, unanswered prayers, and unfulfilled dreams can shake our confidence and leave us wondering about the plans of God. Yet, Romans 8:28 reminds us of a profound truth: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” This verse serves as an anchor for believers navigating the uncertainties of life. The Mystery of God’s Plans God’s purposes often defy human understanding. Isaiah 55:8-9 declares, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Trusting in God’s purposes requires humility, acknowledging that His wisdom far surpasses our own. While we may not always see the full picture, we can rest assured that God is sovereign and faithful. Pain as a Pathwa...

  When God Calls: Confronting Excuses, Fear, and Doubt in Fulfilling Our Divine Purpose In our journey with God, we often desire to experience His blessings and purposes for our lives. Yet, when the call to fulfill His plans confronts us, it’s common to respond with excuses, fear, and doubt. Just as Moses hesitated to embrace God’s purpose for him, we too can become bogged down by insecurities and pessimism that prevent us from living out our potential in God. The story of Moses’ call in Exodus 4 provides a striking reminder of both the human tendency to resist God’s call and the need to trust in His ability to work through us. 1. The Power of Excuses: Are We Sabotaging God’s Plans? God’s purposes for us are often greater than we imagine, calling us to growth and transformation. However, many of us respond to these purposes with excuses, viewing our limitations as obstacles to God’s work. We see this struggle in Moses' initial response to God’s call. When the Lord spoke to Moses th...

  In the Christian journey, the call to live in God’s power and to do great deeds is a profound invitation to move beyond human limitations and embrace a life of supernatural faith. Psalms 60:12 states, “With God we will gain victory,” reminding us that our achievements are not a result of our own strength but rather of God’s enabling presence. In John 14:12, Jesus expands this idea by saying, “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these.” This statement is bold and reveals God’s desire for His people to live in active, vibrant faith, engaging in “greater things” that reflect His nature and power. For many, however, this invitation may seem daunting, and often, we find ourselves questioning whether these “greater works” are indeed possible. The truth is that in God, we are called and empowered to do what seems impossible. The key lies in a personal revelation of who Jesus truly is and, through that, a deep understandin...

Since the time of the Garden of Eden, humanity has struggled with fear and self-preservation. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and hid themselves, fear took root in the human heart, distorting their relationship with the Creator. This initial act of self-preservation set a behavioral pattern that many of us still follow today: we try to protect ourselves from the consequences of our actions, preferring to hide rather than expose ourselves to God's light. Exposing the Nakedness addresses this central issue of the Christian faith: the struggle between fear and trust in God. Fear leads us to build barriers between ourselves and God, to listen to voices that pull us away from Him, and to try to preserve our lives by our own means. These barriers keep us trapped, preventing us from experiencing the fullness of life that God offers. Jesus calls us to trust Him completely, to place our lives in His hands, and to follow His voice amidst the many others that compete for our attention. The v...