Breakfast of Grace

 

*All night Peter labored. ( John 21) 

Strong arms, seasoned skill, familiar waters — yet not even one fish.Empty nets often lead to empty hearts.

But failure at night does not cancel grace in the morning.At dawn, someone stood on the shore.

Not with accusation. Not with reminders of denial.

Just a simple voice: “Friends, have you any fish?”

An abundance was waiting — not only for the boat, but for the heart.

A charcoal fire.

Bread already laid.

This was more than breakfast.

It was love served warm.

Mercy without explanation.

Kindness without conditions.

Restoration without humiliation.

Peter denied Jesus near a fire.

Now Jesus restores Peter near a fire.

Grace always meets us where we fell —

but it never leaves us where we failed.

After the nets were full, Jesus did not ask about the fish.

He did not ask about the past.

He asked one question — the most important one:

“Do you love Me?”

Not “Are you qualified?”

Not “Are you strong?”

Not “Will you never fail again?”

Just — love.

Today, you may feel like Peter:

tired, discouraged, empty after a long night.

But hear this: Jesus is already on the shore.

Your abundance may not be in the boat yet —

but it is waiting in His presence.

Come.

Sit by the fire.

Receive the breakfast of grace.

“Lord, You know all things. You know that I love You.”

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When Life Feels Colorless

Many people say these days, “My life is not colorful.”

Routine. Boredom. No joy in the heart. No clear purpose. Just mechanical living.

Think about Noah.He was not living in colorful times.The world around him was dark, violent, and corrupt.For months, he was shut inside an ark—no scenery, no music, no freedom, only obedience.

Yet Noah was in the will of God.And when the storm passed, God painted the sky with a rainbow—seven colors.

What looked like the most confined season became the most meaningful one.

Here is the truth: Colorfulness does not come from circumstances.

It comes from a Person.

That Person is Jesus Christ.

Before Jesus entered my life, it was dark.But His presence brought light.His promises brought hope.His glory brought meaning.

If you are reading this in a difficult season—

Feeling empty, tired, or dull inside—remember this:

🌈 One second is enough.

One moment of turning your heart toward Him.

Connect again with the Source.

Jesus Christ is the Light of the world.

When the Light enters, colors return.

Not always around you—but always within you.

 🙏Lord Jesus,When my life feels routine and colorless,

I turn again to You.

You are my Light, my Joy, my Purpose.

Step into my darkness today.

Let Your presence repaint my heart

with hope, peace, and quiet joy.

Amen.

 

*Elijah once ran ahead of the powerful chariot of Ahab. It was not human strength—it was the hand of the Lord upon him. Later, the same prophet was not carried by horses of earth, but taken up by chariots of fire from heaven. When God empowers the run, He also determines the finish.

Philip walked beside the chariot of the Ethiopian eunuch, led by the Spirit. Philip did not plan the encounter; he obeyed it. And when the work was done, the Spirit lifted him away. Spirit-led running always ends in divine direction and supernatural fruit.

But Gehazi also ran—behind the chariot of Naaman. His feet were fast, but his heart was wrong. He ran for money, position, and gain—and his running ended in loss. 

Today, the prayer of the heart is this:

Lord Jesus,

Let me run ahead when Your hand is upon me, like Elijah.Lift me up in Your time and Your glory.

Lead me to people in need, like Philip—ready to speak, ready to obey.

And guard my heart, that I may never run like Gehazi—chasing money, position, or the world.

Let my running be by the Spirit,my direction be by Your voice,and my finish be in Your presence.Amen.

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The Song That Outlived the Singer

(Psalms 50,73-83) 

Asaph was not just a musician—he was a man deeply devoted to God.

He wrote twelve psalms and was appointed by King David to minister before the Lord with praise. A Levite, the son of Berechiah, and called a seer, Asaph saw God not only with his eyes but with his heart.

He loved God sincerely. His songs were not performances; they were expressions of devotion. From the depths of his soul he could say,

“Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides You.” (Psalm 73:25)

That one verse reveals everything—God was Asaph’s highest treasure.

And here is the powerful result of such devotion:

His worship did not end with his life.

Ezra records that the sons of Asaph—128 musicians—returned from exile to serve in God’s house (Ezra 2:41). When the foundation of the second temple was laid, it was the sons of Asaph who stood and sang, praising the Lord (Ezra 3:10).

Why them?

Because when Asaph lived, he sang for God.

When Asaph lived, he loved God above all else.

Devotion creates legacy.

Private love becomes public praise.

What you sincerely offer to God today can echo through generations.

If you and I truly love God—if we worship Him not just with songs but with surrendered hearts—our children and our children’s children will praise the same God, here on earth and forever in eternity.

May our lives sing—even after we are gone.

Glory to God.

 

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.Philippians 1:6 

Paul begins with gratitude, not because everything was perfect, but because God was still at work. Behind that thanksgiving is a deep confidence: God sees what we cannot yet see—the finished portrait.

When an artist begins a painting, the early strokes can look messy. Colors clash. Lines seem meaningless. But the artist already sees the final image. We judge by the present situation; God works from the finished vision.

You may feel pain today. Unanswered questions. Delays. Pressure.
But hear this: the painting is not over.
The pot is still on the wheel—the Potter’s hands haven’t left you.
The gold is still in the fire—not to destroy it, but to reveal its purity.
On God’s palette, even dark colors have a purpose.

Every situation—even you may not understand—is being used to draw you closer to Him.

Look at how Jesus saw people:

Peter wasn’t just a fisherman—Jesus saw a fisher of men.
Paul wasn’t just a persecutor—God saw an apostle to the Gentiles.
David wasn’t just a shepherd—God saw a king after God's own heart.
In Joseph, He saw a deliverer before the prison doors opened.
In the Samaritan woman, He saw a carrier of living water.
In Mary Magdalene, He saw hope standing where despair once ruled.
And in you, God sees the finished portrait of His Son.

God always works toward one goal:
to form in us the finished image of His Son.
So wait. Trust. And thank God—even now.
The work is going on.
And the portrait will be beautiful.

From Long Suffering to Living Hope

*In the city of Jerusalem, (John 5)near the Sheep Gate, lay a pool surrounded by broken people—forsaken, sick, diseased, suffering masses. Among them was one man who had been there for 38 long years. Almost four decades of pain. Decades of waiting. His tears had dried up. Hope had silently slipped away.

He was like someone lying outside a hospital ward—no doctor, no nurse, no medicine, no care. When Jesus asked him, “Do you want to be made well?” his answer was heartbreaking:

“Sir,  I have no one.”

No one to help him. No one to carry him. No one to remember him.

Thirty-eight years of darkness—but then Light walked in.

Jesus did not stir the water. He did not ask for history. He spoke eight powerful words:

“Get up, take up your bed, and walk.”

That single word ended decades of suffering. Strength entered weak legs. Hope replaced despair. The man rose—carrying what once carried him.

And where do we find him next?

In the temple.

Worship followed healing. Gratitude followed grace.

Are you the one who has suffered for years?

Long sickness. Long waiting. Long loneliness.

Hear this today: one visitation, one word from Jesus can change everything.

Jesus is speaking even now through His Word. 

Get up. Walk. Your suffering does not have the final word.

Amen.

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From Dry Wells to Living Water

*Samaritan woman( John 4) had a history of failed relationships—one after another—each promising fulfillment, each ending in disappointment. She is hoping for a real one that last forever,something that would satisfy the desire within her. 

One ordinary day, she went to a well to draw water, carrying not just a jar, but a thirsty heart. She was looking for water. But at that well, she encountered Living Water.

Jesus didn’t speak first about her past, her mistakes, or the place of worship. He spoke to her thirst. In one conversation, a lifetime of emptiness was exposed—and healed. This relationship surpassed all the others. Unlike the people who left her dry, Jesus promised a relationship that would endure, satisfy, and overflow.

Suddenly, the place of worship was no longer important—the Person was. Dryness turned into a flowing river. Shame turned into worship. And near that same well, a new worshipper was born.

Today, the question is not about your location, your history, or your failures.

The question is simple:

Are you dry? Thirsty? Lonely?

If so, start a conversation with Jesus—right now.

Not religion. Not rituals But Relationship.

Let the river flow. 

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*From Night to Light

Nicodemus was a Pharisee, a ruler of the Jews—learned in Scripture, a teacher of the law. He had spoken God’s Word to many, yet one night he came quietly to Jesus.  Jesus welcomed him. Any time is accessible to Jesus.

That night, a teacher stood face to face with the Word made flesh. Nicodemus came wrapped in darkness, yet found himself standing in the radiant presence of the Light of the World. He was not far from the kingdom of God—standing at the very gate, one honest surrender away.

Like Nicodemus, we come to Jesus just as we are.

We bring our doubts, like Thomas.

Our fears, like Joseph of Arimathea.

Our shame, like the woman caught in adultery.

Our questions, like Nicodemus.

And Jesus meets us all—without rejection, without delay.

Jesus meets us in the night we once loved,in the shadows where we hid.

Thank You, Jesus, that You met me in my darkness.I loved the night, but You rescued me with Your light.

Lord, where there is darkness, make me a beacon of Your light.

Where questions remain, let truth shine.And where hearts come quietly seeking,may they find You waiting—full of grace and glory. 

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 For the perfect Light of Truth was coming into the world and shine upon everyone.John 1:9

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​ദൈവം കൂടെയുണ്ട് (God Is Not Absent)

​നമ്മൾ തളർന്നിരിക്കുമ്പോഴോ, രോഗാവസ്ഥയിലോ, വിഷമഘട്ടങ്ങളിലോ കൂടെയുണ്ടാകുമെന്ന് കരുതിയവർ ചിലപ്പോൾ അടുത്തില്ലെന്നു വരാം. അത് നമ്മെ വേദനിപ്പിച്ചേക്കാം, പക്ഷേ അവർ നമ്മെ ഉപേക്ഷിച്ചു എന്ന് അതിനർത്ഥമില്ല. അവർ മനുഷ്യരാണ്, എന്നാൽ ദൈവം അങ്ങനെയല്ല.

​യാത്രയിൽ പകച്ചുനിന്ന മോശെയോട് ദൈവം മരുഭൂമി മാറ്റിക്കൊടുക്കാം എന്നല്ല പറഞ്ഞത്, പകരം ഒരു വാഗ്ദാനം നൽകുകയാണ് ചെയ്തത്:
​"എന്റെ സാന്നിധ്യം നിന്റെ കൂടെ വരും, ഞാൻ നിനക്ക് ആശ്വാസം നൽകും" (പുറപ്പാട് 33:14).
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ദൈവം നമുക്ക് വിശദീകരണങ്ങളോ കുറുക്കുവഴികളോ അല്ല നൽകുന്നത്, പകരം തന്റെ സാന്നിധ്യമാണ് നൽകുന്നത്.

​യേശുവും നമുക്ക് ഇതേ ഉറപ്പാണ് നൽകുന്നത്. നമ്മുടെ ഏകാന്തതയിൽ അവിടുന്ന് മാറിനിൽക്കുന്നില്ല; നമ്മുടെ ബലഹീനതയിൽ അവിടുന്ന് പിന്മാറുന്നില്ല. അവിടുന്ന് പറയുന്നു: "ലോകാവസാനം വരെ എല്ലാനാളും ഞാൻ നിങ്ങളോടുകൂടെയുണ്ട്" (മത്തായി 28:20).

​"ദൈവം കൂടെയില്ല, ഞാൻ ഒറ്റയ്ക്കാണ്" എന്ന് നിങ്ങളുടെ മനസ്സ് മന്ത്രിക്കുന്നുണ്ടെങ്കിൽ, അതിനുള്ള മറുപടി ഇതാണ്: അല്ല, അവിടുന്ന് കൂടെയുണ്ട്.

​യേശു ജീവിക്കുന്നതുകൊണ്ട് നിങ്ങളും ജീവിക്കും. അവിടുത്തെ സാന്നിധ്യം നിങ്ങളുടെ ശക്തിയെയോ വികാരങ്ങളെയോ മറ്റുള്ളവരുടെ സാമീപ്യത്തെയോ ആശ്രയിച്ചല്ല ഇരിക്കുന്നത്.
​നിങ്ങൾക്ക് തനിച്ചാണെന്ന് തോന്നിയേക്കാം—

പക്ഷേ നിങ്ങൾ ഒരിക്കലും ഉപേക്ഷിക്കപ്പെട്ടിട്ടില്ല.
​അവിടുത്തെ സാന്നിധ്യം നിങ്ങളോടൊപ്പമുണ്ട്. ആ സാന്നിധ്യം നിങ്ങൾക്ക് വിശ്രമവും സമാധാനവും നൽകുന്നു.

​അനുഗൃഹീതമായ ഒരു ദിനം ആശംസിക്കുന്നു!
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God Is Not Absent. 

There are moments when people we expected are absent—during sickness, depression, discouragement, or when life feels like sinking waters. Their absence may hurt, but it does not mean abandonment. They are human. God is not.

When Moses stood overwhelmed by the journey ahead, the Lord did not remove the wilderness—He gave a promise:

“My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest” (Exodus 33:14).

Not explanations. Not shortcuts. Presence.

Jesus echoes that same assurance to us. In our loneliness, He does not step back. In our weakness, He does not withdraw. He says, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).

If today a voice whispers, “God is absent. I am alone,” this devotion answers back: No. He is present.

Because Jesus lives, you will also live (John 14:19). His presence is not dependent on your strength, your feelings, or others staying near.

You may feel alone—but you are never abandoned.

His presence goes with you. His presence gives you rest.

Blessed Day! 

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Matthew 6:26

 

Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings have arrived in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, specifically in Perungulam and along the Thamirabarani river belt, during January 2026..(news) 

*Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons, and the dove, the swift and the thrush observe the time of their migration..." (Jeremiah 8:7)

​The Journey: 6,000 Kilometers of Instinct
​Every year, the Rosy Starlings (Rose Mainas) perform a feat that seems impossible. They leave the freezing grasslands of Kazakhstan and Russia, crossing the towering, snow-capped mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan, and flying over the vast deserts of Rajasthan, until they finally land in the green fields and salt pans of Thoothukudi.

​They travel over 6,000 kilometers. They face storms, predators, and exhaustion. They don't have a map in their hands, but they have a compass in their hearts—a God-given instinct that tells them exactly where to go and when to move.

​The Reflection: Three Lessons from the Rose Maina
​1. Respecting the Seasons
The Rose Maina knows when its time in the north is over. It doesn’t cling to a place that has become too cold for it to survive. In our lives, we often face seasons of change. Like these birds, there is wisdom in recognizing when one chapter is ending and a new journey is beginning. We are reminded that there is a time and a purpose for every season under heaven, and moving forward is part of a grander design

​2. The Miracle of the fellowship
When they arrive in Thoothukudi, they don't live in isolation. They gather in thousands, forming a murmuration. In this swirling cloud, each bird watches only the seven neighbors closest to it. They don’t try to manage the whole flock; they just stay in sync with those right next to them.
​This is a powerful picture of community. We aren't meant to carry the weight of the world alone. When we focus on supporting those immediately around us—our family, friends, and neighbors—we create a collective strength that protects us from life's predators and creates something beautiful that no one could achieve alone.

​3. Confidence in the Invisible Path
The most amazing part of their route is that they fly over landscapes they have never seen before, yet they arrive at the exact same destination year after year. They fly with a built-in confidence.

​If you are facing a "long migration" in your life—perhaps a new job, a move to a new city, or an uncertain future—remember the Rosy Starling. If the Creator can guide a small bird across the Himalayas to a specific field in Tamil Nadu, there is a deep assurance that your path is also being watched over. You may not see the final destination yet, but you can trust the Navigator who designed the journey.

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*In every relationship, the first thing we learn is a name.

A name opens the door to trust, access, and intimacy.

In Scripture, God first reveals Himself as Elohim the Creator of heaven and earth in Genesis 1 verse 1

Before He does anything, He reveals who He is.Elohim formed the stars, the sun, and the moon.Yet this same Creator also formed you in your mother’s womb.

That means your life is not an accident, and your situation is not beyond Him.When stress rises, we often look for solutions, plans, or people.But God invites us first to run to His Name.

“The Name of the Lord is a strong tower;the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10) 

When you run to His Name, you rise above the noise, the panic, and the pressure.

Are you facing fear, confusion, or uncertainty today?

Do not start with the problem.

Start with His Name.

Call Him Elohim.

The Creator.

The One who made all things and still holds your life.

Run to Him.

Rest in His Name.

He is the answer.

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January 8, 2026....70th Anniversary

 

*For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21

Seventy years ago today, on January 8, 1956, five young men stepped onto a riverbank in Ecuador with love in their hearts and Christ as their purpose. By sunset, they were gone — but the good news was not.

They had every reason to protect themselves. Yet they chose obedience over self-preservation. Their confidence was not in weapons or escape, but in a sovereign God.

The world called it tragedy. Heaven called it faithfulness.

From their sacrifice came an open door: the Waorani people heard the good news, Word of God was translated, and even the killers became brothers in Christ. What enemy meant to silence the message, God used to amplify it.

Jim Elliot’s words still challenge us:

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”

Today, their story asks us a simple question:

Are we willing to trust God not only with our future — but with our obedience today?

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Psalm 23 – Daily Rest Under a Warrior Shepherd

“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.”

David begins Psalm 23 with a bold declaration. He does not say the Lord is a shepherd, but my Shepherd. In biblical times, shepherds were not weak or passive. They were strong, watchful, and courageous—men who fought lions and bears, who chased predators away, and who stood between danger and the sheep.

This is the Shepherd who watches over your life today.

When David says, “I shall not want,” he is not only speaking about material needs. He is saying, “I lack nothing to fulfill God’s purpose for my life.”

Nothing essential is missing.

No strength, no grace, no provision needed to finish God’s will has been withheld.

The psalm continues, “He makes me lie down in green pastures.”

Sheep only lie down when they feel completely safe—when there is no fear, no hunger, and no threat. True rest comes when we trust the Shepherd fully. Daily peace flows from knowing He is in control.

As the psalm unfolds, we see a progression of faith.

At first, David speaks about God: “He leads… He restores.”

Then the scene changes: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.”

And suddenly, the language becomes personal: “You are with me.”

In the valley, knowledge turns into relationship.Fear gives way to intimacy.Talking about God becomes talking to God.

Finally, the psalm ends not in survival, but in confidence:“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”

Not follow me occasionally—but follow me continually.Today, wherever you are—green pastures or deep valleys—remember this:

Your Shepherd is strong.

Your purpose is secure.

You lack nothing to finish God’s will.

Lord Jesus is our Shepherd. 

Praise God! 

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?psalms 85:6

 

*It was only a study trip.

A group of young theology students traveled from America to England to study the history of revival. They wanted to learn how God had moved powerfully in earlier generations.

One stop brought them to a quiet English town and an old rectory—the home of John Wesley, the man God used to ignite the Methodist revival and awaken a nation.

Inside a small bedroom, the guide paused.

He pointed to the floor beside the bed.

“These marks,” he said softly, “were made by John Wesley’s knees.

Here he prayed day after day—crying out to God for holiness, for souls, and for revival in England.”

Soon it was time to leave.

The students walked out.They boarded the bus.The engine started.But one seat was empty.Someone had stayed behind.

The guide went back inside, climbed the stairs, and entered the bedroom again. There he found a young man—not studying history, but kneeling exactly where John Wesley once knelt.

From his heart came a simple prayer:

“Lord, do it again.

Do it again.

And do it again with me.”

That quiet prayer would one day echo across nations and touch millions.

The young man was Billy Graham.

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The Bible says, “Enoch walked faithfully with God” (Genesis 5:24).

If Enoch were living in January 2026, he would be surrounded by a world full of sin, noise, and distraction—just like us today. Yet Enoch made one clear resolution: to walk with God.

Enoch knew something others ignored. His son’s name, Methuselah, carried a prophetic meaning—“when he dies, judgment will come.” Enoch lived with an eternal awareness. Time was short. God was real. Judgment was certain.

Still, Enoch had responsibilities. He had a family. He worked. He raised children. Yet he did not postpone his walk with God. He did not say, “Later, when life is easier.”

He chose now.

In 2026, we also have families, work, pressures, and duties. But this is the year to decide:

"I have decided to follow Jesus

No turning back, No turning back"

And the reward?

“Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death” (Hebrews 11:5).

Those who walk with God will one day walk into glory with Him.

May this be our resolution for 2026—not just plans, but a walk.

Not just words, but daily fellowship.

Lord, help us walk with You.. 

Blessed New Year.

 

In 1809, the world was noisy with greatness.Napoleon Bonaparte was conquering Austria.

Kings trembled. Nations shifted.Newspapers were filled with headlines of power, strategy, and empire.

In 1809  William Gladstone, future Prime Minister of England,Alfred Tennyson, great poetOliver Wendell Holmes, influential writer Felix Mendelssohn musical genius were born yet no one noticed those cradles.

The world was too busy watching one man on a horse, chasing glory.

Now travel back two thousand years.

Rome ruled the world.

Caesar sat on the throne.

Legions marched. Taxes were collected. Power was absolute.

And one night…

A baby was born.No palace.No headlines.No royal announcement.Just a young girl, a carpenter, and a stable.No one noticed.Except heaven.Angels broke the silence.Shepherds were invited.A star paused in the sky.That baby did not conquer nations with swords.He conquered hearts with love.He did not build an empire.He built a kingdom that would never end.

Rome is gone.

Napoleon’s empire has faded.

But Jesus Christ—

the baby no one noticed—

is still worshiped, still followed, still changing lives.

He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,  and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”Luke 1:32, 33

Will You Come and Dance with Your Pappa Again?”

 

Joe had only one treasure in his life—his daughter, Madeline.

Her mother had passed away during childbirth, so from the very first day, Joe became everything to her: father, comforter, protector, friend.

When Madeline was five, Christmas meant only one thing—dancing with Papa.

Every Christmas Eve, the little house would glow with lights, the tree would sparkle, and Madeline would stand on Joe’s shoes as they danced slowly across the floor. Laughter filled the room. Love filled the house.

Years passed.

Madeline grew up. Friends came. Voices grew louder than Papa’s. One Christmas Day she said, “Papa, I’m going with my friends.”

Joe smiled, but his heart broke quietly.

That Christmas, Madeline left home.

She went with her cousin to a distant town. Parties replaced prayers. The world promised joy but delivered pain. A boyfriend betrayed her, leaving her with nothing but a handbag and a wounded heart. Like the prodigal child, she tasted hunger, loneliness, and shame.

One day, her cousin handed her a bundle of letters.

They were all from her father.

Christmas cards. Notes. Letters written year after year.

And every letter had the same line:

“Will you come home and dance with your Papa again?”

Madeline broke down and wept.

She packed her clothes, took a bus, and came home.

It was December 25 — Christmas Day.

The old house stood quietly.

The Christmas tree was ready.

And Papa… was waiting.

She opened the door.

No words were needed.

That night, father and daughter danced again—on Christmas Eve.

Love restored. Relationship healed.

Near the door, on the floor, lay one final letter with her name on it.

Her father’s simple request once more:

“Will you come and dance with your Papa again?”

Beloved, this is the Christmas story.

Not just about Madeline and Joe—but about us and our Heavenly Father.

No matter how far we wander…

No matter how broken we feel…

The Father keeps writing letters.

Grace after grace.

Invitation after invitation.

And every Christmas, heaven asks us gently:

“Will you come home and walk with Me again?”

“Will you come and rejoice in My presence again?”

Today is Christmas.

The door is open.

The Father is waiting.

Will you come home… and dance with Him again?

*selected.story by max lucado

It was Christmas time—not with lights or carols,

but a quiet visit to a village in Karnataka.

We shared a meal in a simple home.

A pregnant woman smiled and said,

“Only fifteen -five days more.”

Before morning came, pain began.No hospital nearby.No doctor.Only prayer.My wife went to help.

In that humble house, a baby girl was born—life arriving with love as the only preparation.Soon the mother grew weak.

I drove—twenty-two kilometers.No facility.Another ten 

Finally, a hospital door opened.

We took the newborn to a pediatric clinic to another part of town. The doctor smiled,“The baby is fine.”Thank God.

But the child lay uncovered—no proper cloth to wrap her.I ran to a small shop and said,

“Please give me something—anything—to cover a baby just born.”

A cloth was placed in our hands.And suddenly, my thoughts traveled two thousand years back.

Another baby…born not in a hospital,but in a manger.No cradle.No comfort.Only strips of cloth.

Who was that baby?The Creator of the universe,choosing weakness,choosing poverty,choosing to come close.

In that moment, I understood Christmas.Christmas is not God coming to palaces,but to simple places.Not wrapped in silk,but wrapped in grace.

Later, we returned to the hospital.The mother survived.That Christmas had no decorations,yet heaven felt near.

“She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes

and laid Him in a manger.” — Luke 2:7

Lord I worship You, Praise You.. Glorify You Jesus. 

Grace coming close.

God with us.

Emmanuel.

These days, decoration is going on everywhere.

Homes are lit with stars and lights.

Church halls are beautifully adorned.

Streets shine with colors and joy.

Christmas has arrived.

But this year, let us pause and ask ourselves—

What about the decoration of our hearts?

The Bible reminds us that God is not impressed by outward beauty. 

He looks at the heart.

This Christmas, let us decorate our hearts with love—a love that forgives.

Let us decorate our lives with good works—quiet acts of kindness. 

Let us decorate our hearts with compassion—seeing the hurting, the lonely, the forgotten.

In the very first Christmas, Father God Himself decorated a small, ordinary place.Bethlehem was not decorated with gold or lights.But God adorned it with the greatest gift heaven could give—His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.

“He did not come wrapped in silk, but wrapped in humility.Not placed in a palace, but laid in a manger.”

Today, God is still looking for a place to dwell.

Not in beautifully decorated buildings, 

but in hearts made ready for Him.

let us also open our hearts and say:

“Lord, decorate my heart with Your love.

Fill me with Your compassion.

Let my life reflect Your grace.”

May this Christmas / New year be truly beautiful—

not just on the outside,

but from the inside out.

Amen.

Do you hear what I hear?.. Carol Song

 

The Christmas song begins with a whisper in the dark. The night wind speaks to the little lamb: “Do you see what I see?” A bright star shines with a tail as big as a kite. It reminds us that God often begins His work in small, silent ways—light shining in darkness, hope rising when no one expects it. 

Then the message moves forward. The little lamb speaks to the shepherd boy: “Do you hear what I hear?” A song fills the sky, a voice as big as the sea. Heaven is announcing that the Savior has come. The shepherds—simple, ordinary people—are the first to hear. 

Next, the shepherd speaks to the mighty king: “Do you know what I know?” A Child has been born, cold and vulnerable. Not in a palace, but in a manger. The King of kings came in the weakest way, so every person—rich or poor, broken or whole—could come near to Him. 

Finally, the king speaks to the people everywhere: “Listen to what I say! Pray for peace!” Because the Child sleeping in the night will bring goodness and light. And that is the heart of Christmas: the light of Christ shining for the whole world to receive.

This season, may we see His light, hear His voice, know His love, and share His peace—just as the song beautifully shows, from wind… to lamb… to shepherd… to king… to every person everywhere.

🎵

Do you hear what I hear?

Said the night wind to the little lamb
Do you see what I see?
(Do you see what I see?)
Way up in the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see?
(Do you see what I see?)
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
(Do you hear what I hear?)
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
(Do you hear what I hear?)

A song, a song high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know? (Do you know what I know?)
In your palace warm, mighty king
Do you know what I know? (Do you know what I know?)

A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold

Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say! (Listen to what I say!)
Pray for peace, people, everywhere
Listen to what I say! (Listen to what I say!)
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light

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*At Christmas, we do not just remember a baby in a manger—we celebrate God becoming flesh.

Read 

Matthew 2

Luke 2

Philippians 2

Titus 2

Hebrews 2

Luke 2:11 says,

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.”

He came quietly, wrapped in cloth, lying in a manger—yet heaven announced Him as Lord.

Matthew 2:2 tells us the wise men asked,

“Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?”

Earth may not have noticed, but heaven placed a star. Kings may have trembled, but seekers worshiped.

Why did He come?

Philippians 2:6–7 answers:

“Though he was in the form of God… he made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant.”

Jesus did not cling to glory—He chose humility. The Creator entered His creation.

Titus 2:11 declares,

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.”

Christmas is grace appearing—visible, touchable, living among us.

And He became human for a reason.

Hebrews 2:14–15 says,

“Since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity… to free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.”

He took our flesh to defeat our enemy and become our Redeemer.

Christmas means this:

God came near, God came low, and God came to save.

This season, let us open our hearts like a manger—simple, humble, and ready—to receive

 Emmanuel: God with us.

*selected.. David Jeremiah

O Come Let us Adore Him..

 

He has given His people a strong King. All of His faithful people praise Him for that gift. All of the people of Israel are close to His heart. Praise the Lord. Psalms 148:14

   

Psalm 148 tells us that God gave His people a great gift—a strong King. Not a weak ruler. Not a temporary leader. But a King raised up by God Himself, close to the heart of His people.

At Christmas, this promise came alive.

Wise men traveled from the East asking, “Where is the One who is born King of the Jews?”

People  later cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!”

And even on the cross, a sign was placed above Him:

“Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.”

What a King this is.

Born not in a palace, but in Bethlehem.

Crowned not with gold, but with thorns.

He ruled not by force, but by love.

He conquered not nations, but hearts.

This is God’s Christmas gift to us—a Strong King, a Savior King, the King of kings.

Psalm 148 says that all His faithful people are close to His heart. So today, let us do what heaven and earth are called to do: praise Him.

Glory to God in the highest!

The King of kings is born in Bethlehem.

Let every faithful heart worship Him.

Praise the Lord.

🎵

O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him

Born the King of Angels
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ, the Lord

 

Christmas is seeing the face of God.

Shepherds saw Jesus.So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and saw the baby lying in the manger. Luke 2:16🌲

Christmas is worshipping Jesus Christ

Wise men worshipped Jesus.
They went into the house, and when they saw the child with his mother Mary, they knelt down and worshiped him. They brought out their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and presented them to him. Matthew 2:11🍰

Christmas is coming back to God 

And so they left, and on their way they saw the same star they had seen in the East. When they saw it, how happy they were, what joy was theirs! It went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. Matthew 2:9-10 Wisemen went back from the Jerusalem and came to Bethlehem..

John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life". 
 Blessed Day...

 

Bethlehem was the city of David.

Bethlehem was the place where Boaz lived.

It was from this very town that Micah prophesied—

“Though you are small among the clans of Judah,

from you will come the One who will rule Israel.”

Yes, Bethlehem was small.

Unnoticed. Ordinary.

Yet from that small place came the greatest gift the world has ever known.

Maybe today you feel small.

Overlooked. Empty. Like a stable with nothing to offer.

But God specializes in entering humble places.

Open your stable—your heart—to Jesus.

When He enters, famine turns into harvest.

Just like Ruth, who came to Bethlehem in emptiness and found a harvest of barley, a redeemer, and a new future.

Bethlehem means “House of Bread.”

And from that house came the Bread of Life,

not just for one family, but for the whole world.

This Christmas, may your heart become Bethlehem—

a dwelling place for Jesus,

a house of bread for many,

and a testimony that God brings greatness from small beginnings.

 

Ruth walked into Bethlehem, the House of Bread, carrying loss, pain, and uncertainty. She had no promises, no security, no future—only a quiet faith that the God of Israel would somehow provide. Yet the very place she entered in brokenness became the place where God wrote her redemption story.

Centuries later, Mary also arrived in that same Bethlehem. But she came carrying the true Bread of Life, Jesus Christ. Bethlehem, once known for physical bread, now became the birthplace of the Living Bread, the One who satisfies every hunger of the human heart.

Look at the beautiful pattern of grace:

Ruth found Boaz, a kinsman-redeemer who covered her shame, restored her future, and brought her into a covenant of love.We have found Jesus, our Redeemer who covers us with His grace, restores our destiny, and brings us into an eternal covenant.

Ruth received a husband, one who stood for her and provided for her.We have received the Heavenly Bridegroom, Christ, who loves us more deeply than any earthly husband ever could.

Ruth came at the harvest season, the exact time when God had prepared abundance.We too find that God leads us into our seasons—not too early, not too late—perfect timing, perfect provision, perfect grace.

Bethlehem was not just a place. It was a divine appointment.

A reminder that when life feels empty, God can lead us to the place of fullness.

When doors seem closed, He can open fields of harvest.

When all we see is loss, He is preparing redemption.

Today, take comfort:

If God could weave Ruth’s broken story into the lineage of Christ…

If He could bring Mary to Bethlehem to bring forth the Savior…

He can lead you too — into His perfect season, His perfect place, His perfect plan.

What a Redeemer.

What a Savior.

What a Grace.!!! 

 

Christmas is more than the birth of a baby in Bethlehem. It is the invasion of the King into a world ruled by darkness. From Eden onward, sin reigned, hearts were broken, and the evil one held people captive with fear, guilt, and death.

But then—light stepped into the battlefield.

Not with weapons.

Not with armies.

Not with force.

But with love.

The King of kings entered the world as a helpless child, yet His arrival shook the powers of darkness. The star that shone over Bethlehem was a sign: the Light has come. But today, that same Light shines in the hearts of those who receive Him.

Jesus conquered not by taking lives, but by giving His own.

He defeated Satan not with swords, but by dying on the Cross.

He crushed death by rising on the third day.

we celebrate the invasion of Light into our darkness, hope into our hopelessness, and life into our dead places.

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great Light.” (Isaiah 9:2)

Yes—Joy to the World! The King has come!

Let His light invade your heart today, and let His love rule your life.

 

*In an army camp, a Christian soldier prayed every day, quietly seeking his Lord. His co-workers tried everything to distract him, but he continued faithfully.

One day, a man grew angry and threw his shoe at the Christian soldier while he was praying. It hit him hard. But when the time for duty came, that same man found his shoe polished…clean…beautifully kept on the rack.

The praying  soldier had returned insult with kindness. Hurt with healing. Wrong with love.

This is the way of Jesus.

This is the message of the Master who prayed, “Father, forgive them…”

This is the path He teaches us to walk—overcome evil with good, not by our strength, but by His love in us.

Today, may we choose the higher road.

When insult comes, respond with grace.

When hurt comes, show Christ’s heart.

When the world throws stones, shine His love.

May your day be blessed as you follow Jesus—the One who transforms hearts through love.

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AL ,as he was called as a child, went through failures in his life. 

His teacher labeled him as "unteachable".Al was a fifth grade dropout from school. 

He hit the road at the age of twelve. When he, was 20 years old he went Boston. His wife passed away when she was twenty nine years of age. 

AL started a laboratory for research, but was destroyed by fire. 

But he became inventor of the light bulb, phonograph, motion picture and so many other  things. 

By now you recognise the person.. AL? 

Thomas Alva Edison.

He said. " I have not failed ten thousand times- I have successfully found ten thousand ways that will not work"

May be you feel like you are standing at the depressing end of a line of failures. But victory is on the way.. Failure is a detour on the road to success, not a dead-end street. 

Be strong and courageous!.. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:8

Trust in Jesus. Go ahead....

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Book of Amazing stories

 

The God Who Sees Me 

November 2025

A busy morning in Bangalore…

10 AM traffic crawling… the usual rush, noise, and chaos.

I am riding with  family on the scooter, weaving through the crowd.

Then my eyes fall on something unusual—

written on the back glass of a car:

“El Roi – The God Who Sees Me.”

A young woman is driving, probably rushing to her software job.

Yet with all the hurry of the city, she carries this powerful Name of God with her.

It shines like a small sermon on the road.

And suddenly my  heart travels back…

Many centuries ago, another woman—Hagar—

a slave girl, rejected, alone, weeping in the desert.

She had no one.

But God came to her.

He spoke to her.

He strengthened her.

And she cried out:

“You are the God who sees me.” (Genesis 16:13)

Today, in the noise of Bengaluru, (or any place you are now) that same God whispers to you:

“I see you.

I see your worries, your burdens, your silent questions.

I see your family, your journey, your heart.

You are not forgotten.

You are not invisible.

I am El Roi—your God who sees you.”

🙏

Lord, thank You that You see me fully—my struggles, my hopes, my tears, and my steps. Help me walk today with confidence, knowing Your eyes are always on me. Amen.

El Roi — The God who sees me, even in the middle of a busy city.

 

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”Psalm 90:12

Amy Carmichael’s life in Tamil Nadu teaches us how a disciplined day becomes a devoted life.

Her ordinary routine was filled with extraordinary purpose:

6:00 — Rising

6:45 — Tea, toast

7:00 — Language review

7:15 — Language class

8:15 — Prayer meeting

8:30 — Language lessons

10:30 — Breakfast

11:30 — Rest

1:00 — Study

3:45 — Tea

4:30 — Exercise, letter writing

7:30 — Dinner

8:30 — Housekeeping / accounts

Nothing wasted.

Nothing idle.

Even simple activities—tea, study, exercise, letters, housekeeping—became meaningful when offered to God.

Her life reminds us:

👉 Time is a gift.

👉 Routine is spiritual.

👉 Discipline protects our calling.

Today, so much time is lost in social media, games, endless videos, and noise, but God calls us back to purposeful living.

Let us have a meaningful life of Prayer and discipline.. 

Lord Jesus help us... 

 

Recently, due to some health reasons mainly we had to shift our house.

As I walked through our new neighborhood, I noticed something interesting — shop after shop filled with beds, mattresses, and all kinds of bedroom furnishings.

Each showroom was beautifully arranged, displaying cozy bedrooms that promised perfect rest.

But as I looked around, a thought quietly arose in my heart:

“Can they really give me sleep?”

The answer came immediately — No.

They can offer comfort, but not rest.

They can provide softness, but not peaceful sleep. 

True rest doesn’t come from the finest mattress or the quietest room. It comes only from the presence of God.

The psalmist reminds us that it is the Lord who gives sleep to His beloved.

When we trust in Jesus — when we surrender our worries, our health, our fears, and our tomorrow — He fills our hearts with peace that no shop can sell and no doctor can prescribe.

Every night, as we lie down, we are invited to rest not just our bodies but our souls — in the arms of the One who neither slumbers nor sleeps.

In His presence, anxiety quiets, and our hearts find peace.... 

He gives His beloved sleep.” — Psalm 127:2

 “I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8

 

*Life is fragile. Let us handle with prayer.

No man is greater than his prayer life. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God.

 
Prayer is simply talking to God. He speaks to us-We listen. We speak to Him- He Listens.

This should be the motto of every follower of Jesus Christ. No matter how dark the situation might seem, never stop praying.

In prayer a man kneels before God that he may stand before men.In prayer a man enters heaven that he may face the battles of Earth.

A sinning man will stop praying and a praying man will stop sinning.. Leonard Ravenhill

Jesus prayed briefly when He was in the crowd. He prayed little longer when He was with disciples and He prayed all night when He was alone...
Lord Teach us to pray Amen.

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.
– Hebrews 5:7

*man/woman

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*Ham Mordecai was an evangelist shared good news to many people in a tent. He also preached against evils of alcohol. Many responded to true Word of God and gave their life to Jesus.

After some years some people came and preached another soft version of good news.Many went for their meetings and stopped hearing Ham Mordecai.

 
One night few people came to hear the message shared by Ham Mordecai Among them, very few came forward and surrendered their hearts to Jesus.

 
Ham Mordecai went back to his room and wept bitterly in despair.. .. But he never knew that a boy from North Carolina was among the few.. His name.. Billy Graham!

Don't be discouraged... God's ways are wonderful! Let us be faithful in sharing true Word .... Glory to God.

🙏Lord give me grace to be faithful in small things. 

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1992 ഒക്ടോബർ 2-

എം ഈ ചെറിയാൻ(song writer) ഒരു മീറ്റിംഗിനായി എത്തി.പെട്ടെന്ന് നെഞ്ചുവേദന അനുഭവപ്പെട്ടു. അദ്ദേഹം പ്രിയം വച്ച കർത്താവിൻ്റെ അടുക്കലേക്ക് ചേർക്കപ്പെട്ടു.

   മധുരയിൽ പി. പാണ്ഡ്യൻ എന്ന റോബർട്ട് ഒരു ബസിൽ കയറി ബൈബിൾ ഭവനിൽ എത്തി.അദ്ദേഹം കരയാൻ തുടങ്ങി.20 വർഷം മുൻപ് ബസ്സിലിരിന്നു കരഞ്ഞ തൻ്റെ അടുക്കൽ വന്ന് ദൈവത്തെ പരിചയപ്പെടുത്തി തന്ന സംഭവം ഇന്നെന്ന പോലെ ഓർക്കുന്നു. ഇന്ന് അദ്ദേഹം ഒരു വിശ്വാസ ജീവിതം നയിക്കുന്നു .

എത്ര ഭാഗ്യകരമായ ജീവിതം.

കർത്താവ് വേഗം വരുന്നു. അല്ല അതിന് മുൻപ് ഞാൻ പ്രിയം വച്ച നാട്ടിലേക്ക് വിളിക്കപ്പെട്ടാൽ എത്ര പേർ നമ്മെ നോക്കി പറയും?

ദൈവത്തെ എനിക്ക് പരിചയപ്പെടുത്തിയ വ്യക്തി  ഇതാ!!........

ഇന്ന് ഒരു ചുവട് വെക്കുക .

കർത്താവ് നമ്മെ സഹായിക്കട്ടെ.

🎵🎵

 എനിക്കല്ല ഞാൻ ക്രിസ്തുവിന്നത്രേ

അവനായിതാ സമർപ്പിക്കുന്നേ

അവൻ നടത്തിപ്പിൻ കാവൽ കൊണ്ടോ

ഓരോ നിമിഷവും നടത്തുന്നെന്നെ വഴിയേ

ഈ എൻ കൈകളെ സമർപ്പിക്കുന്നേ

സേവയ്ക്കായി എൻ ജീവനെയും

കാൽകൾ ഓടട്ടെ നിൻപാത ചേരട്ടെ എൻ ചിന്ത

തിരുരാജ്യ വ്യാപ്തിക്കായി

 കൺകൾ കാണട്ടെ നിൻമുഖത്തെ

ദർശിപ്പാൻ ഈ വൻ ഭാരത്തെയും

എൻ ചെവികൾ ശ്രവിക്കുന്നേ ഹൃദയം വഴങ്ങുന്നേ

രക്ഷകാ നിൻ വകയായ്

 

She started her day like every other — walking alone from home to the well, carrying her empty jar and her heavier shame. But at that well, she met Jesus, who saw her not as she was, but as she could be.

At that moment, her journey changed forever.
From home to the well, she came thirsty.
From the well to the village, she went running — her heart overflowing.
From the village to faraway lands, she traveled bearing a new name — Photini, the Light Bearer.

Once a sinner, now a saint.
Once in darkness, now filled with light.
Once thirsty, now overflowing with living water.

Photini’s story is our story — a journey from emptiness to fullness, from shame to purpose. When Jesus meets us at our “well,” He not only quenches our thirst but sends us out to shine for Him.

📖

 Jesus said to her, “You don’t have to wait any longer, the Anointed One is here speaking with you—I am the One you’re looking for.”

John 4:26 TPT

 

*In a quiet village of Tuscany, a gray-and-white cat named Toldo kept walking to the cemetery every day. He carried twigs, leaves, and flowers to the grave of his master, Renzo Iozzelli, who had once rescued and loved him. Rain or shine, Toldo never forgot. His love remained faithful, even beyond death.

People in the village wept at the sight. They said, “It’s as if the cat understands love better than we do.”

And indeed, this small creature silently preached a great truth — love remembers, love returns, love never dies.

When we think of Toldo’s devotion, how much more should we love our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave His life for us?

He loved us when we were lost strays, and He brought us home.

He continues to love us with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3).

Even when we wander, His heart keeps coming back for us.

Like Toldo at the grave, may our hearts return again and again to the Cross — not with twigs or flowers, but with gratitude, worship, and obedience.

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*In the Spring of 1912 Titanic started voyage. At 882 feet long, she was the largest ocean liner ever built. 

The captain boasted"Even God cannot sink Titanic "

After 48 hours the ship hit an iceberg and within 3 hours the 'unsinkable' sank four hundred miles south of new foundland taking 1500 people down to a, watery grave. 

There were divisions in three decks showing us the voyage is doomed by pride. There are doors chained between decks to keep separate classes for people. 

There was not enough lifeboats also. 

When the news of tragedy reached England relatives rushed to Liverpool office of the Ship company to know whether their own people are survived. 

Outside the office was a single wooden board with two columns of names. At the top of One was the word " SAVED" And topping the other was the word "LOST".

Not of other classes  winners, losers, celebrities, nobodies! 

The earth we are living is a sinking Ship sailng through cosmic sea. Yes, the earth will collide at the end of time. 

One board with two headings will be hanging there. 

" SAVED"  or "LOST'"

Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven.

There is no one else who has the power to save us, for there is only one name to whom God has given authority by which we must experience salvation: the name of Jesus.”Acts 4:12 

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