Reflections

  Jesus the Ultimate Influencer Bible Reading: : John  8: 12-20 Key Verse: 12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”(John‬ 8‬:12‬). DEVOTION We live in an era of social media. An influencer is one who impacts the thought process of their followers through podcasts, ticktock etc…They can influence the minds of their followers, especially the young ones, positively or negatively. Politicians, marketers etc…use influencers for their benefit. In the key verse, Jesus declared the second of his seven “I am” metaphors. Jesus is the Light of the world. He illuminated as the Light in the world of darkness and sin. Jesus is the truth. His credibility is not dependent on human approval, but on the Father’s. “And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased” (Matthew‬ 3‬:17‬). Jesus is the greatest influencer of all times; ...

  Jesus the Ultimate Influencer:  Bible Reading: :Acts  18:12-20 . Key Verse:  9-10 “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you” DEVOTION  Have you noticed how influence shapes almost every part of our lives? From celebrities and politicians to athletes and social media personalities, people constantly compete for attention and followers. Influence has become one of the greatest forms of power in our generation. Yet the Bible shows us that true influence is not measured by popularity, wealth or public applause-it is measured by the power to transform lives for God’s glory. Devotion:  In Acts  18:12-20 , Paul focus opposition while preaching in Corinth. The Jewish leaders bring him before Gallia, accusing him of persuading people to worship God differently from their tradition. But God uses this moment of extreme opposition to manifest His influence. Jesus promised Paul “Do no...

  God the Greatest Influencer — The Battle belongs to the LORD. Bible Reading: :2 Chronicles  20:13-19 Key Verse: 15 d Do not be afraid  and do not be dismayed at this great  horde. for the battle is not yours but God's. DEVOTION   First and Second Chronicles take the history of Samuel and *Kings* and apply its lessons to the generations returning from Babylonian exile. While the main theme is “Throne in Kings,” Second Chronicles gives most emphasis to the Holy Temple. It’s a temple-centered book. In the 36 chapters of Second Chronicles, chapters 1–9 talk about Solomon’s reign, while 10–36 describe the good and bad kings who ruled Judah—20 kings over about 350 years. Among them, at least five ruled in godly fear. One of these kings is **Jehoshaphat**, whose story is mentioned in this text. Suddenly, he faced a huge problem: the Moabites, Ammonites, and a great multitude from beyond the sea came to attack. Although the king had a large army, he humbled himse...

  JESUS THE ULIMATE INFLUENCER Bible Reading: :   Psalms  89 :17-37 Key Verse:  36 Vs 36 this line will continue for ever and his throne endure before me like the sun. DEVOTION Psalm 89 is a prayer that laments the downfall of the Davidic dynasty and pleads for its restoration. The pain of that moment is profound: the all-powerful God appears to have abandoned His anointed one and allowed him to become a mockery among the nations, seemingly contradicting His covenant with David. Yet the psalm also points us to One whose influence is eternal and unshakable—Jesus Christ, the ultimate influencer. In this temporary world, influencers often shape lifestyles and decisions. People tend to follow those they see as powerful, successful, and inspiring, whether a political leader, a movie star, or someone with many talents and great wealth. God promised David an everlasting kingdom through His covenant. Verses 36–37 declare that his throne will endure before God ...

  JESUS THE ULIMATE INFLUENCER Bible Reading: :   Psalms  89 :17-37 Key Verse:  36 Vs 36 this line will continue for ever and his throne endure before me like the sun. DEVOTION Psalm 89 is a prayer that laments the downfall of the Davidic dynasty and pleads for its restoration. The pain of that moment is profound: the all-powerful God appears to have abandoned His anointed one and allowed him to become a mockery among the nations, seemingly contradicting His covenant with David. Yet the psalm also points us to One whose influence is eternal and unshakable—Jesus Christ, the ultimate influencer. In this temporary world, influencers often shape lifestyles and decisions. People tend to follow those they see as powerful, successful, and inspiring, whether a political leader, a movie star, or someone with many talents and great wealth. God promised David an everlasting kingdom through His covenant. Verses 36–37 declare that his throne will endure before God ...

  JESUS : THE ULTIMATE INFLUENCER Bible Reading: :  Esther 4: 12 – 17 Key Verse:   4:14 , 16(b) “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish.  And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? ( 4:14 )  “Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”(16b) DEVOTION  We live in a world which is controlled by social media influencers to a great extent, which make positive and negative impacts on our lives.  Influencers who make a positive impact are heroes who step up to provide comfort and safety when we need it most.  But many of us become prey to the negative impacts of social media, and in the process, many lives are adversely affected and lost. But Jesus Christ, our Lord, is the ultimate influencer, who kindles positive impacts in our lives, even though we ar...