What do you do when God asks for the one thing you thought He would never touch? When He doesn’t just allow pain, He tells you it’s coming? That’s where Ezekiel stood the day God said, “The delight of your eyes will be taken from you.” No explanation. No chance to bargain. Just a sentence that felt like a sword. And then the unthinkable command: Do not weep. Do not mourn. If you’ve ever buried a dream, stood by a hospital bed, or closed the door on a chapter of life you loved, you know the ache Ezekiel must have felt. He called her the delight of his eyes. She wasn’t just his wife. She was his heartbeat, his safe place, his joy. And God said, “I’m taking her.” The very human response of grief was restrained for the sake of obedience. Can you imagine the weight of that command? The tension between love and loyalty, between personal agony and prophetic calling?   Read More

Ezekiel 21 is often referred to as the "sword song" or the "prophecy of the sword," as it vividly describes God's impending judgment against Judah and Jerusalem through the metaphor of a sharpened and polished sword.  Read More

Ezekiel 18 is a clarion call for personal responsibility, repentance, and the justice of God.“The soul who sins shall die” (v.4)“The son shall not bear the guilt of the father…” (v. 20)“If a wicked person turns… he shall surely live” (v.21)“Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked?” (v.23)“Make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit” (v.31)“I will judge you… each one according to his way...  Read More

Ezekiel 16 is one of the most emotionally charged chapters in the prophetic books—a raw, poetic portrayal of God’s covenant love, Israel’s betrayal, and the shocking grace of restoration. “I passed by you and saw you wallowing in your blood, and I said to you, ‘Live!’” (v.6)“I made you thrive… I clothed you… adorned you…” (vv.7–13)“But you trusted in your beauty and played the harlot…” (v.15)“You ...  Read More

Ezekiel’s prophetic ministry is a treasure chest of theological depth and practical insight—especially for times like these. Ezekiel obeyed God’s commands even when they seemed bizarre or costly. Ezekiel 13 is a powerful rebuke against false prophets—those who speak from their own imagination rather than divine revelation.  Read More

Pete Rose, former baseball player, once said in an interview: “If someone is gracious enough to give me a second chance, I won’t need a third.” What a great quote to relate to our passage for today. God is addressing the people of Israel through Ezequiel and is basically saying, I will give you a second chance. The Israelites, in exile because of their sin and walking far away from God, are now being offered a “second chance”. Verse 16 says, “I have been a sanctuary for them.” The sanctuary was their holy place in Jerusalem, their safe place, a place of protection. Now in times of distress, this is how we usually react: we come and seek God as we need that protection, his strength, his wisdom, and guidance, but what happened when everything was good? Did we have that same devotion for the Lord?   Read More

Whew…I would not have wanted to be an Israelite during this time. God is sending word through the prophet Ezekiel in Chapter 5 to Jerusalem, referencing three equal portions of destruction that He would send. I find it interesting when he references a small number of hairs “bound into the skirts of your robe.” This tells me that there will be at least some spared from this judgment to come. The remainder of Chapter 5 depicts many nations coming against Israel due to the Lord’s anger against the abomination His people have become.  Read More

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.” — Ezekiel 3:17 (NIV) Reflection: In Ezekiel 3, God commissions the prophet Ezekiel to serve as a “watchman” for the house of Israel. In ancient cities, a watchman had a vital role: to remain vigilant atop the city walls, to warn of approaching danger, and to protect the people through timely alerts. Similarly, Ezekiel’s mission was not rooted in comfort, approval, or personal success—it was about sharing God’s message, regardless of how the people responded. Before this commission, God gave Ezekiel a powerful symbolic act. He instructed him to eat a scroll filled with His words (Ezekiel 3:1–3). The scroll was both sweet and bitter—sweet because God's Word brings life and purpose (even when those words are in loving discipline!), but bitter because the message often comes with the burden of rejection, judgment, and responsibility.  Read More

Lamentations 3 doesn’t flinch. It opens with pain. The voice of the prophet breaks under the weight of affliction: “I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of His wrath.” God feels distant. Worse, God feels opposed. Jeremiah names the unbearable; when even your prayers feel locked out, when your soul feels trapped in darkness, when you’re no longer sure where hope begins or ends.  Read More

Lamentations 1 is a poetic and deeply emotional reflection on the fall of Jerusalem, often attributed to the prophet Jeremiah. It opens the book with raw grief, portraying the city as a lonely widow abandoned by her lovers and betrayed by her allies. From this lament, we can draw several powerful principles and applications—especially relevant for discipleship, restoration, and spiritual formation.   Read More

Jeremiah 51 is a prophetic chapter that used Jeremiah to announce the sudden and complete destruction of Babylon as divine punishment for its sin against God’s people. The chapter details how God will stir up foreign nations, the Medes, to bring about Babylon’s ruin. It also contains passages of comfort and restoration of the exiles of Israel and Judah, urging them to flee Babylon before its judgment falls. It serves as a reminder that God has not forsaken them but will bring them back to Zion.  Read More

The Ammonites were descendants of Lot through an incestuous relationship with one of his daughters (as were the Moabites; see Genesis 19: 30-38). They were condemned for stealing land from God’s people and for worshiping the god Molech, to whom they sacrificed children. The Israelites descended from Jacob and the Edomites descended from his twin brother, Esau; both nations descended from their father, Isaac. There was constant conflict between these nations, and Edom rejoiced at the fall of Jerusalem (see the book of Obadiah). Teman, a town in the northern part of Edom, was known for its wisdom and was the hometown of Eliphaz, one of Job’s friends (Job 2:11). But even the wisdom of Teman could not save Edom from God’s wrath.  Read More

Jeremiah 26 presents a narrative where God instructs Jeremiah to prophesy in the temple, warning Judah of impending judgment unless they repent. The chapter highlights key principles and offers practical applications for understanding divine judgment, obedience, courage, and intercession. Real Life Principles: Obedience to God’s Call Despite Risk (v. 1–2): God commands Jeremiah to speak His words faithfully in the temple, without omitting anything, despite the potential for hostility. This shows that obedience to God’s call takes precedence over personal safety or comfort.  Read More

Gedaliah, appointed governor of Judah, foolishly ignored the warnings of assassination. Ishmael, in the line of David, may have been angry that he had been passed over for leadership. This is similar to the chaotic political situation that Ezra and Nehemiah faced when they returned to rebuild the temple and the city. In Chapter 41 we find that the 80 men came from three cities of the northern kingdom to worship in Jerusalem. Ishmael probably killed them for the money and food they were carrying. Without a king, with no law and no loyalty to God, Judah was subject to complete anarchy.   Read More

As I read Habakkuk, honestly, what came to my mind is that this book is a timeless treasure. I felt the author was talking of today’s world, no matter where you live and what your situation might be. Although it was written thousands of years ago, it is a book that unveils an important, deep, and surely hard conversation between God and the prophet Habakkuk. A conversation that maybe you and I hav...  Read More

2 Kings 24 chronicles the final decline of the kingdom of Judah, leading to the Babylonian Exile. The key principles and applications found in this chapter relate to divine judgment, the consequences of sin, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the importance of righteous leadership.  Read More

The Cost of Faithfulness: Jeremiah's life demonstrates the immense cost of proclaiming God's truth, even when it is unpopular. He is accused of treason and thrown into a muddy cistern by the officials for weakening the morale of the people with his prophecies of impending doom and advice to surrender. His persecution underscores the reality that speaking truth to power can lead to significant oppo...  Read More

Being a father is one of the greatest blessings God has allowed me to have. Having two boys to raise has been a joy and a wonderful experience. They make me laugh, they surprise me every day with their creativity, and they also make me go crazy! Yes, as most of you know, parenting is such a blessing, but it comes with days when you just want to pull your hair out. This has taught me so much about our relationship with God. If we are honest with ourselves, we are probably acting in ways that God might be “pulling out his hair.” This is what the Lord is admonishing the people of Israel who have not been able to obey! In vs 15 God even tells them, I have sent my prophets, I have warned you many times, and still you did not listen. That sounds almost the same to what I tell my kids when they do not obey. Does that sound familiar to you as well?  Read More

Jeremiah 32 is a powerful and deeply significant chapter in the Bible, offering profound principles and reflections on faith, hope, and God's faithfulness, even in the darkest of times. The central event of the chapter is God's command to Jeremiah to buy a field in Anathoth during the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonian army. The city is on the brink of destruction, and Jeremiah himself is in prison. From a human perspective, this action seems utterly foolish and pointless. Yet, it becomes a powerful symbolic act.  Read More

Jeremiah 30 is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times of judgment and suffering, God has not abandoned His people. The chapter opens with a declaration of coming restoration: “I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah…” (v.3). Though Israel had sinned and faced exile, God’s mercy was not canceled. This reflects God’s character throughout Scripture: He disciplines, but He also restores. Like a loving Father, He allows correction so that we return to Him with humble hearts. In verse 7, we read of "the time of Jacob’s trouble"—a season of deep distress—but even then, God promises deliverance: “he shall be saved out of it.” Trouble is not the end of the story for God’s people. It’s often the place where His grace shines brightest. God does not ignore our wounds. He says in verse 17, “I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds.” This is not just physical—it’s spiritual, emotional, and communal. Whatever has been broken, God can heal. He still binds the brokenhearted and revives the weary soul.  Read More

Jeremiah 26 is a powerful chapter that highlights the tension between prophetic truth and public resistance. It’s a moment where Jeremiah’s life hangs in the balance because he dared to speak God’s word boldly.  Read More

23 “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. The first word “woe” is a dreadful indication of what is to come. There was an abundance of false prophets. The Lord announced that both prophets and priests were polluted with unfaithfulness. Judah’s prophets were worse than Israel’s prophets. WHAT? HOW COULD THIS BE? This was the Covenant line of David! God did promise to one day raise up a righteous branch from David’s line, Jesus.   Read More

Jeremiah 18 is a rich and compelling chapter centered around the metaphor of the potter and the clay. It offers profound spiritual insights and practical applications for personal growth, discipleship, and community transformation.   Read More

When life feels barren, Jeremiah 14 reminds us to turn to God—not just for relief, but for renewal. Real Life Principles:Prayer is not a last resort; it’s our lifeline. We read that the people admitted their sin, but their repentance lacks depth.True confession must be paired with transformation. Are we merely acknowledging sin, or are we turning from it?  In a world full of voices, Jeremiah 14 ur...  Read More