Reflections

  Grace that overcomes history Bible Reading:   Micah  7:15-20 Key Verse Vs 18 There is no other god like you, O Lord; you forgive the sins of your people who have survived. You do not stay angry forever, but you take pleasure in showing us your constant love. DEVOTION Micah, a prophet from Moresheth and a contemporary of Isaiah, delivers a message that moves from judgment to hope. Micah Chapters 1–3 describe God’s coming judgment on Israel and Judah for their sin and injustice. Micah Chapters 4–5 shift toward restoration, promising future peace and God’s faithful intervention. Micah Chapters 6–7 blend warning with assurance, confronting the people’s unfaithfulness while extending mercy. Micah 7:15–20 concludes the book with a powerful vision of God’s compassion and forgiveness. These verses highlight God’s past faithfulness, His unmatched mercy, and His commitment to remove sin and restore His people, ending the book in worship and hope. Just as Micah highlight...

  Grace That Overcomes History Bible Reading:  Micah  7:15-20 Key Verse Vs 19 Vs 19. You will cast all our sins in to the depths of the sea. DEVOTION Micah 7:19 reminds us of God's enduring compassion and His power to forgive. The verse states, "He will again have compassion on us. He will tread our iniquities under foot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea." This passage emphasizes the overwhelming grace of God—a grace strong enough to overcome our past and erase our sins, offering us a fresh start. It reminds us that God's love and mercy are greater than our shortcomings, and He is always ready to forgive when we turn to Him. A Message of Comfort in Times of Loss Today, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to one of our CEF coordinators, Mr. Samji John, who was suddenly called to eternity. The news was shocking and deeply upsetting, and it serves as a reminder that life is not within our control. Our Lord, the Creator, holds all things in Hi...

  GRACE WRITTEN ON THE HEART Bible Reading: Jeremiah 31:31–34 Key Verse Vs 33 “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.” – Jeremiah 31:33 DEVOTION   Picture standing at the edge of a chalk-dusted classroom, watching as the teacher writes an important rule on the board; a rule meant to guide you every day. Many people try to remember what is written like this.  But God wants something deeper. He wants hearts that truly know and love Him. Through Jeremiah, God promised a new covenant. His law would not just be on stone tablets; He would inscribe it on hearts. God's Word would become part of a person’s identity, guiding thoughts and actions every day. God's grace on our hearts changes how we obey. Obedience is no longer a burden but a joyful response to His love. The Holy Spirit helps us make choices that honor God. Children with God’s grace on their hearts love and obey God sincerely, not just out o...

  Grace That Shelters the Broken Bible Reading:   Psalm 31 Key Verse Vs 9 “Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief.” (Psalm 31:9) DEVOTION There are moments when life feels like it’s pressing in from every side—when fear whispers louder than hope, and our strength seems too small for the weight we carry.  Psalm 31 gives voice to that experience. David cries out from a place of deep distress, yet woven through his words is a steady, unshakable truth: God’s grace is a shelter for the broken. David says, “You are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of Your Name lead me and guide me.” He isn’t pretending to be strong. He isn’t hiding his fear. Instead, he brings his whole, trembling self before God. That in itself is an act of trust. God’s grace meets us not when we have it all together, but when we finally admit we don’t. God’s sheltering grace doesn’t always remove the storm, but it holds us ...

  Grace that Bears our Iniquities  Bible Reading:  Isaiah 53:4-6 Key Verse 5  “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”  – Isaiah 53:5 DEVOTION A sharp crack from a wooden stump ended our  Saturday evening  cricket game. While a couple of our friends went searching for our ball, which somehow always managed to bury itself in the bushes, the rest of us drifted toward our favorite ice-cream stall. The soft-serve machine worked flawlessly, and we had our cones in hand before the ball hunters returned. We decided to wait. What fun is ice-cream if eaten alone? The Chennai heat, however, didn't share our sentiment. When our friends finally arrived, they only saw melted, sticky puddles in our syrup-covered hands. They assumed we’d been careless and walked away in disappointment. We stood there, stunned by the irony: they didn’t realize ...

  A New way of Relating That breaks Chains Bible Reading:  Ephesians 6: 5 – 9 Key Verse Vs 7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, Eph 6: 7 DEVOTION In Epistle to the Ephesians 6:5–9, the Apostle Paul teaches believers about the attitude they should have in their work and relationships. The key word in this passage is “Serve” Paul instructs servants to obey their earthly masters with sincerity of heart, as they would serve Christ. This teaching goes beyond the simple relationship between a servant and a master. It speaks to every believer about how we should approach our daily responsibilities. Whether at work, at home, or in ministry, our actions should reflect the understanding that we are ultimately serving the Lord. Many people work only when they are watched or when they expect recognition. But Paul reminds us that Christian service is not “eye-service,” performed merely to please people. Instead, we should serve wholeheartedly, doing the...