Silent Time

What are you currently struggling with? How does the world aggregate you? It may look discouraging, yet take courage: The victory is already available. It may well be that the devil may torment us for a while, might take away our health, our peace, our friends, our possessions. Yet, even in all such situations, we know that in all things God works for good in those who love the Lord.

Some self-declared spiritual leaders talk about “being enlightened” and give false promises to the people who follow them. They may even use words about God and the Holy Spirit. But do they really mean it? Who is a hypocrite? Find out, who has good and who has bad intentions.

How would you react, if the Lord called you a “dog”? If you asked the Lord for something, and all you get is a rejection? It sounds insulting at first. By our nature, we do not want to listen to such corrections. But it can help to find out our real innermost attitude: Do we rely on ourselves? On our own accomplishments and strengths? Or do we really humble us under the word of God? We are not cal...

What situation of life are you currently in? Do you face a lot of trouble? There is the risk, that we see only the trouble and we do not see any hope anymore. Hopefully, it will rather lead us to prayer. On the other hand, if everything is calm and seems to be comfortable, there is the risk that we do not really seek God anymore. Our faith might become weak, similarly as the body becomes weaker, i...

Is it a challenge for you to believe in God? Many people have that idea of a remote God, whom we cannot approach. Or they think of God as a big brother watching, who watches out whether we do something wrong in order to punish us. But that is not the case. God is at the same time almighty, all-knowing as well as all-loving and always near. The holy trinity: God as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit....

Are there enough scriptures to explain us what is relevant? The rich man thought that it is not enough. But all info that is necessary is available. The question rather is: what do we do with all the info from the holy scriptures? Praise the Lord, that it is not complicated. Anybody who is interested can receive the great gifts and wisdom from God.

Who are your enemies? You may say “I have no enemies”. Or you may think of some persons who make your life burdensome. But let’s think again. Who are the real enemies? They are inside us, such as destructive thoughts that destroy our future. And evil spirits that try to harm us, and that inspire negative thoughts in us and in others. Let’s fight against the real enemies, not against people. And mo...

In what do you put your trust? Into your own good deeds or into the saving love of God? Many do not believe into reconciliation and the salvation that God offers. It means they only have their own accomplishments and what this life offers. Nothing more. Yet God’s amazing offer is available to everyone. It is offered in Jesus, the cornerstone. Greater than anything we can imagine.

What is your foundation? Is it basically trust or doubt? In good time, it is easy to join in worship songs and to praise God. But how about in times of trouble? By nature we easily doubt and complain or even tend to give up when difficulties come up. The best way forward is to overcome such situations in faith and patience.

A sports-person who thinks of oneself to be the best in class, to be the fastest or strongest, may reduce the level of exercise and will fall behind. Assuming to have the victory in the future for sure may make the person careless or negligent. In the same way, one of the biggest risks for a believer is to assume to be perfect already. We have not reached the goal yet. It is a lifelong process to...

Are you a child of God? Or a child of this world? To whom do you want to belong to? It might often be, that if you are a child of God, if you take his word serious, you may feel as if you have a lot of disadvantages. The commandments seem to limit us. Persecution and other troubles. Others, who do not follow God and rather the patterns of this world, seem to be more free. They take advantage of ot...

Do you mainly think about the past or about the future? For sure it is important to spend our time and energy mainly into things that concern the future. Nevertheless, it sometimes also makes sense to take a moment to think back, and consciously overcome the past, for example if guilt, shame and devil try to accuse and condemn us. If we humbly confess what we have done wrong, God forgives us, his...

When we have heard and understood the Good News about God’s mercy, that our salvation does not depend on our own good deeds and rather on God’s grace, then for sure we want to tell on that good news to other persons. To whom are we called to tell on that good news? Basically to all people. Only in very few occasions are we warned to be careful. For example we need to be careful of the persecutors...

Whether we are aware of it or not, to a certain degree we all seek power and influence. We enjoy being in a better or higher position than others. Too many times we have an exalted opinion of ourselves. It means by our human nature, we tend to look down on others. But that is not the major direction of view that we are called to pursue. God - as the highest being, the creator of the universe - he...

We try to avoid the topic. We prefer not to think about it, not to talk about it. We keep ourselves busy with other topics. We literally talk about “killing the time”. Yet it is one of the few things in the future, that is 100% sure. We do not need to worry about the end of life. Rather, let’s make the best of the time we have. Let’s spend time wisely on what is really important in life. Carpe die...

Many people with a bad reputation came and listened to Jesus. The religious elites grumbled “this man welcomes sinners and even eats with them”. What do you think about that? We all tend to categorize people by their reputation and status. But let’s be aware – God uses other standards. While we can only see what is on the surface, God looks much deeper into the hearts.

“You shall not murder” – a commandment which is very well known. It is a matter of common sense among the sane community. Even people who have nothing to do with religion will agree. Beyond the literal meaning, we are also called to bless – not curse – others. To help – not to take advantage. To build up our as well as other person’s lives – not to tear down. What do you do with that?

The good news brings joy! What brings the word “gospel” to your mind? Sadness and grieving? For sure life provides plenty of hardships. Yet the ultimate message of victory is filled with joy, true hope and peace. Let’s pray that God may guide and protect us throughout all the negative things that burden us.

What are currently your biggest burdens and worries? Is it to have enough for life? How to pay all the bills? Or health issues? Or persecution? Let us every day lift up our eyes to the Lord! Praise the Lord for his good deeds. He carries the biggest burdens and saves us. He helps us to carry our burdens. All things work together for good for those, who love God.

Nothing is too hard for God. Do you believe that? He may not answer all our prayers immediately. He may not fulfil all our wishes. But he has all the power. And he knows, what is best for us. Nothing is too hard for God to do, neither in the physical world nor in the spiritual world. He offers us his strength.

In a world full of darkness, there is a light. That light is so bright, that it lightens up all kinds of darkness. There are various kinds of darkness. For many people it is not so obvious, on the surface, life seems to be ok and successful, e.g. the career is going well, yet there are so often inner problems, anxieties about the future, persecution, diseases, guilt and all kinds of negative thing...

Many people think of God as a “big brother watching”, who only looks out whether we do something wrong in order to punish us. But it is not like that. God is full of love and mercy. He wants to help us and to give us fulfilled lives. In all situations of life, we can involve God into our lives. Even with the things that we have done wrong, we can turn to the Lord. He wants to forgive us and enable...

We pray in the Lord’s prayer “Your kingdom may come”. But - what does it mean? For one for sure, that God may establish his eternal kingdom and may let us participate. But it is also significant for our lifes here on earth: That God may establish his kingdom of kindness, goodness, forgiveness and grace, in which people help and bless each other instead of destroying and harming each other. The mus...

How much value do you assign to the word of the Lord? Is it just one among many other topics in life? Some people spend huge amounts in seminars. The guidance and instructions of God, which are much more valuable, are available for free.

Of course, with our physical eyes, we can only see the obvious things, we cannot see God with our eyes. But we can experience and feel the actions and results, in the same way as we cannot see the wind, but we can feel its results. We walk by faith, not by sight. Yet, it is not just a vague idea, we have the assurance of God of God himself.