Silent Time

Following the foot steps - what does it mean?

In order to be successful in life – do we need to compromise the word of God? It may seem like that at times. But if we take a deeper look at how we define “successful”, things can be different to the obvious.

What do you think - are we close to the end of the world? Or will life as we know it go on for many more centuries? Both sides have their arguments. One thing is clear and much more important. Let’s hold out.

It is good to give compliments as well as to receive them. But if we are honest, that is only one side of life, there are also so many shortcomings.

For certain tasks, mechanics need to protect their body, for example the welder needs to wear special glasses to protect the eyes. As we protect the apple of our eyes, so God protects each one of our souls, even if life’s circumstances seem to suggest the opposite.

Joshua got a big task. It seemed to be too difficult. Do you also know such situations? It may look like there are too many challenges and difficulties in life. Yet there is one reason not to give up, rather to be determined and confident.

His own people did not receive him. How about us today?

What is your experience with covenants?

On what we set our eyes, we also set our mind, we fix our attention on that matter or thing. On what do you set your eyes? Our focus might be on a better job or on a better place to live. Do you focus on the past or on the future?

What is purity in heart? Can anyone achieve it?

What is righteousness? One could find long definitions and explanations. A simple way to put it is: “to be put right with God”. And that is important, because God is the almighty, the highest being, the ultimate judge. Therefore it is important that we are put right with God. But how can we get right with him? After all, in the way we are, we all are not perfect, nobody can live up to the holy sta...

Do you sometimes wish to live in a better world? Many times I would wish for that, but that is not the reality. We live in the world as it is with all its injustice and wrongdoing that is going on. Things are not perfect. And yet there is advice how to find real hope and a positive outlook.

If something is really important to someone, the person will automatically talk about it. Just remember someone who was overwhelmed by a certain thing or matter, the person automatically talks about it. Imagine a child for the first time having visited an impressive amusement park – the child for sure will talk about it to everybody. What are the things so important in your heart that you talk abo...

What are your circumstances of life? Can you live in freedom? Or are you bound or in chains or due to your physical condition cannot move freely? Whatever your conditions of life are, let’s remember and pray for those who are bound in chains and suffering.

What remains permanently? Many things come and go. Even things which appear to us as if they were of long term nature, yet one day they will be gone, same like ourselves. What lasts permanently?

Throughout history it can be seen again and again: where injustice and selfishness gains the upper hand, the society will have tough times.

What is your motto of life, what do you aim for, what are your targets? To get promoted? To gain esteem?

Many things promise us happiness, for example the advertisement. But if at all, the smiles last only for a while. What gives us real contentment and inner joy? In order to answer that, we need to look first at the opposite: what takes away our joy? There are fears, sometimes subconsciously, that rob our joy. But all that has been overcome. Christ has won the victory!

Rejoicing in sorrow? Being happy despite problems – is that possible? Often it seems as if only the healthy, wealthy and successful can be happy. But if we dig deeper, we find out that it is not always like that, sometimes it is even opposite. Those who made the biggest career might not be joyful inside, while those who have only few possessions are often found more joyful, their hope is in the Lo...

Help for the helpless – in which points or areas of life do you feel helpless? Many claim that they do not need help, they seem to have everything under control. Others are more honest and admit that there are things in which they need help. The psalmist knew about that, we can learn a lot from his insights and prayers.

Do you know of times of so much trouble that you almost want to give up? You are overwhelmed and almost fainting away? There are many types of enemies, troubles and traps. But the one helper is bigger than all that. There is a great prayer that we should learn in order to be prepare for such times.

At which point are you in the journey of life? Do you at times feel as if things do not go ahead, there is no progress? We might be crushed or broken, yet do not give up! There is hope and help available. Whether things are perfect or whether the way is tough, remember the goal.

What is the source of life? It is obvious that the parents have given life to the child, who later grows up. But how do we find a fulfilled life?

How can we know whether a sermon tells the truth? How can we find out whether a book or an article are based on the reality?

Does your reputation matter to you? Some people care a lot about their reputation, others claim that they do not care. But somehow it matters to everybody. The question is: the reputation at whose end do we care? Do you mainly focus on what your boss thinks about you? Or your colleagues? Or what your neighbours say? Or the opinion of other people of society?