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The Garden of Surrender: Lessons from Gethsemane on Trusting God's Will

The Garden of Gethsemane is one of the most significant locations in Christian history. This ancient olive grove on the Mount of Olives is where believers witness the most profound moment of divine surrender ever recorded. Here, Jesus Christ—fully God and fully man—knelt in deep anguish before His Father and chose obedience over comfort, love over fear, and divine purpose over human pain. The Weight of What Lay Ahead Jesus understood with complete clarity what lay ahead for Him. Within hours, He would face betrayal by one of His closest disciples, arrest under the cover of darkness, public humiliation, brutal torture, and ultimately crucifixion. Beyond the physical suffering loomed something far more devastating: He would bear the sins of all humanity and experience, for the first time in eternity, separation from His Father. The mental and spiritual anguish was so intense that His sweat fell like drops of blood, a rare medical condition called hematidrosis that occurs under extreme ps...

The Revolution of Becoming: A Journey in Spiritual Growth

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen." — 2 Peter 3:18 (NKJV) What if we stopped viewing spiritual growth as another item on our religious to-do list? What if instead we saw it as a revolution of the soul? Not just some checkbox in our spiritual routine, but the actual unfolding of who we really are. Moving toward wholeness, toward light, toward the divine order of God's heart. Growth remains perpetually in motion—never static. It embodies movement, evolution. It represents the soul's way of remembering who it is and returning to the One who shaped it in the first place. Think about it this way: no runner stumbles into a race expecting victory without training. And no believer can expect fulfillment in their divine assignment without preparation. Salvation? That marks the starting point, not the finish line. Spiritual maturity, like mastering any art, requires fierce commitment. Intent...

How Do You Respond When You Hear About Jesus?

Every encounter with Jesus begins with a response. The difference between receiving a miracle and missing a blessing often depends on what you do when you hear about Him. Throughout Scripture, we see ordinary people who encountered Jesus—and their responses opened the door to extraordinary transformation. Let me share a few examples with you. Blind Bartimaeus: The Cry That Stopped Heaven When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was passing by, something within him came alive. Though he couldn't see with his natural eyes, his spirit was wide awake. He cried out, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" (Mark 10:47). The crowd tried to silence him. They told him to be quiet and to stop making a scene. But Bartimaeus refused to let public opinion drown out his desperation for change. He understood something most people miss: moments of divine visitation must be seized, not analysed. You cannot afford to wait when destiny walks past your door. His cry was not just noise; it was faith...

The Power of Small: How God Turns Little Into Legendary

We live in a world that celebrates big things — big titles, big followings, big wins. But in God’s economy, small has always carried surprising power. Over and over, the Bible shows us that God delights in taking what seems insignificant and using it to shake nations, silence giants, and save souls. Let’s look at how the “small” becomes mighty in God’s hands. When the Majority Missed It In Numbers 13, twelve men were sent to spy out the Promised Land. Ten came back trembling, saying, “We can’t attack those people; they are stronger than we are.” (Numbers 13:31). Only two — Joshua and Caleb — saw through the lens of faith. The ten spies saw themselves as grasshoppers; Joshua and Caleb saw God’s promise. Fear magnifies our smallness. Faith magnifies God’s greatness. The ten discouraged a whole nation. The two believed, and generations later, their names still stand as examples of courage. God doesn’t need the majority — He needs the faithful few. Gideon: The Smallest Man From the Smalles...

The Kingdom Principles of Longevity

We live in an age where life feels fragile. Stress, conflict, disease, and despair take a toll on us. Too often, we assume that a long, meaningful life is out of reach—an accident of fate, something only a few are fortunate enough to enjoy. However, the biblical vision is different. It affirms that longevity is not only possible, but also promised. Why? Because God desires it for us. Take Abraham , for example; he " breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years" ( Genesis 25:8 ). Isaac also "breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of days" ( Genesis 35:28 ). After enduring immense suffering, Job "died old and full of days" ( Job 42:17 ). These are not just tales of ancient men but archetypes that demonstrate God's intentions for us. Romans 8:32 underscores this: “He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him graciously give us all things?” —i...

Following Jesus' Example: Choosing Service Over Status

The image still takes my breath away. Jesus, the Son of God, kneeling on the floor with a towel around His waist, washing His disciples' feet. It is unexpected, radical, and completely contrary to everything our culture teaches about power and status. Yet here is Jesus deliberately choosing the posture of a servant when He could have demanded the position of a king. As the disciples were about to argue about who was the greatest among them, Jesus responded by taking the lowest position imaginable. The Radical Act of Foot Washing Foot washing in first-century Palestine wasn't just a nice gesture; it was the job of the lowest servant in the household. Roads were dusty, people wore sandals, and feet often got dirty. It was necessary but unpleasant work that no one wanted to do. That's exactly why Jesus chose to do it. Peter's reaction feels so human and relatable. "You shall never wash my feet!" he exclaimed, horrified at the idea of his Lord doing such menial ...