*Held by His Hands

Today, as I walked past the church hall, a simple scene caught my attention. A mother was teaching her little child to walk. She held his tiny hands and gently guided him, counting, “1… 2… 3…”

The child was not afraid. He did not look at the ground or worry about falling. His confidence came from one thing—his mother was holding him.

When his steps became weak, she will lift him. When he stumbles, she will steady him. When he grows tired, she  will carry him close.All mothers/fathers are like that. 

In that moment, God reminded me of His own heart through His Word:

“It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms… I led them with cords of kindness, with ties of love… like one who lifts a little child to the cheek…” (Hosea 11:3–4)

This is how God deals with us.

We often think we are walking on our own, managing life by our strength. But in reality, it is He who holds our hands, guiding every step. Even when we stumble, He does not let us fall. Even when we are weary, He lifts us up.

Like the mother speaking constantly to her child, God is always speaking—guiding, comforting, and leading us forward.

Why should we fear?

The One who holds our hand is the Creator of the universe. The same hands that guide us today are the hands that were pierced for us in love.

We are not alone. We are held… every step of the way.

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July 7th, Tuesday 2026

*This afternoon, I went with my wife to a speech and hearing institute to enquire about a course for a brother in Christ. It was around 3:30 pm. Normally, at that time, schools are filled with noise—children laughing, shouting, running, and playing.

But here, it was completely different.

There was pin-drop silence.

My heart was deeply moved. Most of the students there were unable to hear or speak. Standing in that quiet place, a song the Lord had given me years ago came to my mind—based on the promises in Isaiah 35:

“Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.”

Yes, God can heal even now. He is able.

But there is also a greater hope—the coming Kingdom of Jesus, where every limitation will be removed. The deaf will hear. The blind will see. The mute will sing aloud with joy.

What a glorious promise!

Then a question came to my heart:

We who can hear… what are we listening to?
We who can speak… what are we speaking?

Are our ears tuned to God’s voice?
Are our words filled with praise, truth, and life?

Let us ask the Lord to give us light—to turn back to Him. Let our hearts awaken again, and let a new, loud song of praise rise from within us.

This is the Kingdom of God—beginning in us, even now.

Song🎵. 

https://youtu.be/XOdNf7v5Kuw?si=7WOnIMBfQWfpn11t

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*8 July 2026 , 5 am

The journey of life brings questions…Unexpected hurdles…Burdened thoughts about loved ones…news that shake the heart…

And we ask—

What is the answer?

In the stillness of the morning, a voice within whispers:

 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” (Revelation 5:5)

When everything around feels uncertain,

He remains unshaken.

The Lion—victorious.

The Lamb—worthy.

Seated on the throne.

He reigns over all.

Nothing is outside His control.

He is the beginning and the end.

Maybe today feels like Patmos—

A place of waiting…

A place of not understanding…

But this is not the end.

Look up.

Not at the problem,

But at the throne.

There is One who has already overcome.

Let your heart rise with a new song—

A quiet, confident song of victory.

Blessed day.

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*One Word Is Enough

3rd July 2026

This afternoon, I visited a Christian bookshop near my house. I was just browsing, not planning to buy anything. But then I noticed a beautifully illustrated children’s Bible—colorful, new edition. Though it was a bit costly, I still bought it.

After coming home, I wondered, Why did I buy this?

As I casually flipped through the pages, suddenly one line gripped my heart:

“Cover me with  kisses ,For your love is better than wine…”song of songs 1:2( wbtc version) 

Wow.

One word from God—no one can put a price on it. It carries the depth of an ocean, the fullness of His love. In that moment, I was reminded: I am the Beloved.

The cry of my heart became simple:

“Lord, cover me… cover me with Your love.”

The prodigal son received the father’s kisses when he returned. But here, it is the Beloved—desired, chosen, cherished.

Jesus is fairer than ten thousand.

Like the apple tree among the trees of the forest, He stands alone—life-giving, satisfying, incomparable.

Yes, just one word from Him is enough.

It can fill an empty heart.

Turn dryness into abundance.

Overflow where there was lack.

And still, our hearts long for more—

Your presence…

Your touch…

Your voice…

Yes, Lord… more.

🎵🎵

I’ve found a friend in Jesus, He’s everything to me,
  He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Apple-tree of trees, in Him alone I see
  All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He’s my comfort, in trouble He’s my stay,
  He tells me every care on Him to roll:
He’s the Apple-tree of trees, the Bright and Morning Star,
  He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.

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( photo..road to our house, by jijy br, wayanad) 

The Way to Home

*In my hometown, the road leading to our house was a problem for many years. It was difficult, uncertain, and seemed impossible to fix. But we trusted God—and in His time, He made a way in a supernatural manner.

A road to home is important for all of us. Without a clear way, we cannot reach our destination.

In the Bible, Thomas once asked Jesus, “How can we know the way?” He was not asking about an earthly road, but the way to our eternal home.

Jesus answered with powerful simplicity: “I am the way.”

He did not point to a path. He did not give directions. He said, I am the way.

The way is not a method.

The way is a Person—Jesus Christ.

And He is not only the way.

He is the truth.

He is the life.

There is only one way to the Father, one way to heaven—and that is through Him.

So the call for us is clear:

 Walk in Him.

Walk with Him.

Walk through Him.

Walk as He walked.

This was not only for Enoch, who walked with God.

Not only for Noah, who walked faithfully in his generation.

This is for you and for me—today.

The road may seem unclear at times. Life may feel uncertain. But when we walk with Jesus, we are already on the right path—the path that leads home.

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*June 29, 2026 – The Answer Is on Its Way

Early in the morning, I reached the village bus stop to return to Bangalore.But the bus didn’t stop—it was already full after the long holiday weekend.

I went to the highway. Another bus came… and passed—full again.Waited longer. A private bus stopped, but it was overcrowded—people standing all the way.

Finally, I reached the bus stand  next town . A Volvo bus arrived. Usually, it’s fully reserved. Many were waiting.

I asked the conductor—he said, “No chance.”But after some time, he said to me,"One seat is vacant… I will give it to you.”

Thank God.

Life feels like that sometimes.

Opportunities pass.

Doors seem closed.

Answers don’t come.

We hear “no” again and again.

We ask God,

“Why so late?”

“Why not now?”

“Why this delay?”

But in that waiting, God is not silent—He is working.

The delay is not denial.

The waiting is not wasting.

God is carefully watching, arranging, preparing the right moment.

Just like that unexpected seat,

the answer comes—at the right time.

Don’t get frustrated.

Don’t lose heart.

Be patient.

The best is yet to come.

Lift your heart in faith and remember:

🎵🎵

“When you’ve prayed every prayer that you know how to pray,

just remember the Lord will hear, and the answer is on its way.”

Do you feel that the Lord has forgotten your need
Just remember that God is always working in ways you cannot see

Our God is able
He is mighty
He is faithful

And He never sleeps, He never slumbers
He never tires of hearing our prayer
When we are weak He becomes stronger
So rest in His love and cast all of your cares on Him

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* June 27,2026

While traveling from Bangalore to village, I took the metro. As my bag passed through the scanner, a security staff stopped me and said, “There is a small sharp object inside.” It was just a tiny scissor.

I was surprised. Thousands of people pass through every day, yet even the smallest hidden object was detected. The machine was so precise and powerful—nothing escaped its notice.

In that moment, a deeper thought came to my heart: How much more powerful is the Spirit of God.

Man-made scanners can detect objects in a bag, but God searches far deeper—He scans our thoughts, attitudes, and intentions. The hidden corners of the human heart, which no person or machine can ever discover, are fully known to Him.

Psalm 139 reminds us that nothing is hidden from His presence. There is no place we can go where His Spirit is not there. He sees, He knows, and He understands completely.

And the Psalm ends with a humble invitation:

“Search me, O God, and know my heart… test me and know my anxious thoughts.” (Psalm 139:23–24)

This is not a prayer of fear, but of surrender.

Another cry of the heart echoes in Psalm 19:14:

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord.”

God does not scan us to condemn us—but to cleanse us, to purify us, and to draw us closer to Him. Through the precious blood of Jesus Christ shed on the cross, He makes us clean.

Today, let us live with this awareness:

Nothing is hidden from Him—and yet, we are fully loved.

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*June 28, 2026 

In the middle of a busy journey—heat, travel, village roads, and a full weekend—I realized my perfume was lost. It was a good one.

As I spoke about it, my brother'n Christ gently reminded me: “You didn’t lose your fragrance.”

That simple word turned my thoughts upward.

In 2 Corinthians 2:14,  But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of Him everywhere.”  

And Song of Songs 1:3 says, “Your Name is like perfume poured out.”

Yes—this is our reality.

We may lose things in life…

Objects, comforts, even things we value.

But the fragrance God has placed within us cannot be lost.

Because it is not something we carry in our hands—

It is Someone we carry in our hearts.

Wherever we go, we spread the fragrance of Jesus.

In our words, in our actions, in our spirit.

Perfumes of this world may fade or be lost,

But the fragrance of Christ in us remains.

Today, wherever you are—

Let that fragrance flow.

Let someone experience Jesus…

Through you.

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*"Enoch walked with God — and was taken.

Noah walked with God — and was preserved.

Moses walked with God — and saw a path in the sea.

Peter walked with Jesus — and stepped on what others feared.

Each story is different.

But the principle is the same:

Walk with God, not with circumstances.

Before the flood… during the flood… after the flood…

On the sea… through the sea…

God never changed.

And today, in the new covenant, we have something greater —

Christ in us.

We don’t just walk towards Him.We walk with Him.We walk in Him.

So when situations rise,when reports discourage,

when voices confuse, Don’t stop walking.

Don’t look around.Don’t look within.

Look unto Jesus.

Immanuel — God with us.

If He is with us,

no situation can stop us.

So go forward today…

Not by sight…

But by faith.

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Our Father, who art in heaven Hallowed be thy name Our Father hear us from heaven Forgive our sins we pray

 

*June 21 ,2026–Sunday 5.30 pm

Father’s Day…So many words about fathers everywhere.Gratitude, memories, messages.yes thankful to our earthly father. 

But that evening… sitting quietly in the last row … I was carrying many thoughts…

Choir was singing in English meeting. 

“Hear our prayer

We are Your children and 

we’ve gathered here today…”

Not strangers.

Children.

“Hear our cry

Lord, we need Your mercy and Your grace today…”

Not strong people.

Needy hearts.

Then heaven opened in one line—

“Our Father, who art in heaven

Hallowed be Thy name…”

That word—Father—

broke everything inside.

Distance disappeared.

Striving stopped.

Silence spoke.

“See our hearts and remove anything

That is standing in the way

Of coming to You today…”

And He did.

No noise.

No struggle.

Just His presence.

The desert within turned into a garden.

Tears became worship.

The heavy heart became light.

And the song kept rising—

“And though we are few

We’re surrounded by many who have crossed that river before…

Holy is the Lord…”

We are not alone.

We are part of something eternal.

Today, this is for you—

Not just a thought, not just a devotion…

A song to enter.

When words fail,

when thoughts are many,

when heart is tired—

Just come with this:

“Our Father…”

Sometimes,

the song becomes the answer.

🎵🎵

Hear our prayer
We are your children and we've gathered here today
We've gathered here to pray
Hear our cry
Lord we need your mercy and we need you grace today
Hear us as we pray


Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Our Father hear us from heaven
Forgive our sins we pray

Hear our song, as it rises to heaven
May your glory fill the earth as the waters cover the sea
See our hearts and remove anything
That is standing in the way
Of coming to u today!



And though we are few
We're sorrounded by many who have crossed that river before
And this is the song we'll be singing forever
Holy is the Lord x8

Song.. Don Moen

https://youtu.be/ajMqhFz3FIk?si=peEFgK29tTe3HICf

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*There is an old saying: “The ground is level at the foot of the cross.”

No one stands higher. No one stands lower. No one has an advantage.

We come empty-handed.

Like the hymn says, “Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling.”

No goodness to prove. No past to hide. No status to claim.

At the cross, the sinner and the backslider stand side by side.

The broken, the ashamed, the forgotten—all find the same welcome.

Think of the centurion who stood there as Jesus died. A Roman officer, an outsider, a man far from the covenant. Yet in that moment, he saw what many religious people missed. At the cross, he found truth.

No classes.

No divisions.

No color.

No barriers.

Only grace.

The one who has lost everything…

The one who feels forsaken by all…

The one who thinks it’s too late—

There is still room at the cross.

“Just as I am.”

Not tomorrow. Not after fixing everything. Not when you feel worthy.

Now.

This is your day.

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*Three times in Psalm 33, the psalmist repeats one truth: God’s unfailing love.

Not ordinary love. Not temporary love. But love that does not break, fade, or change.

“The earth is full of His unfailing love.” (v.5)

“His eyes are on those who hope in His unfailing love.” (v.18)

“May Your unfailing love be with us… as we put our hope in You.” (v.22)

Everything around us can fail.

Love from people can fail.

Plans can fail.

Health can fail.

But one thing never fails — God’s unfailing love.

In Psalm 63, David says, “Your unfailing love is better than life.”

Why would he say that? Because life itself is uncertain—but God’s love is not.

In Psalm 92, we are reminded it is good to proclaim this love every morning.

Why morning? Because every new day brings new uncertainties—but also a fresh assurance:

His love is still there. Still steady. Still unbroken.

God’s unfailing love is not based on our performance.

It is not shaken by our weakness.

It does not decrease when we fail.

Even when everything else collapses, this love stands firm.

So today, whether you are walking in joy or facing trials, remember this:

You are not held by your circumstances.

You are held by His unfailing love.

And that love… will never fail.

Sing with us

Thy loving kindness is better than life
Thy loving kindness is better than life
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name

I lift my hands up unto Thy name
I lift my hands up unto Thy name
My lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee
I will lift up my hands unto Thy name

Blessed Day

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*At the end of May month, i stood in a place many would overlook — Nazareth. Not the famous one in Israel, but a small, quiet place in South India. A place of prayer, fellowship, and worship. Yet the name echoes something eternal.

When Nathanael first heard about Jesus, he asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” It was a place people dismissed. No reputation. No significance. No expectation.

And yet… that is where Jesus lived.

Standing at that railway station named Nazareth, one truth becomes clear: God is not looking for important places. He is looking for willing hearts.

Nazareth was not known for greatness — until Jesus was there. Then it became forever known as the place where the Son of God lived, grew, and was revealed.

In the same way, a place, a family, or even a single life may seem unnoticed, ordinary, or insignificant. But when Jesus comes, everything changes. What was hidden becomes meaningful. What was ignored becomes glorious.

God often chooses the unnoticed places to display His greatest work.

So never measure your life, your home, or your calling by how the world sees it. If Jesus is present, that is enough. His presence turns the ordinary into something eternal.

Nazareth reminds us:

It’s not the place that makes it special —

it’s the presence of Jesus.

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*That translation echoes the heart of 1 John 2:6 — “Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.”

Think about the road Jesus walked.

It was not a road of comfort, applause, or safety.

It was a road that moved toward people others avoided.

He walked toward the poor — not just with words, but with compassion.

He walked toward the needy — seeing interruptions as divine appointments.

He touched the leper — crossing boundaries society would never cross.

He welcomed sinners and sat with tax collectors — offering dignity before demanding change.

He searched for the lost — like a shepherd who refuses to give up.

And that road did not end in popularity.

It led to Calvary — the place of sacrifice, surrender, and love that gives everything.

To “abide in Jesus” is not just a quiet inner experience.

It is a direction of life.

It asks us gently but deeply:

Are our steps moving toward people… or away from them?

Do we choose comfort… or compassion?

Do we love only where it is easy… or also where it costs?

Walking as Jesus walked does not always mean doing great things.

Often, it means taking the next small step in His direction — toward someone hurting, forgotten, or overlooked.

The road is the same.

The question is — are our feet on it?

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*Years ago, I travelled to a remote village in South India. No proper roads. Small huts. Life was hard. People worked long hours in the fields just to survive.

That evening, after a full day of labor, a few people gathered for a simple prayer meeting. The electricity was weak—just a dim light flickering in the room. Nothing impressive outwardly… but heaven was near.

In that quiet moment, a young woman suddenly began to cry deeply. Not ordinary tears—this was a burden poured out before God.

When I gently asked, I understood: six years of marriage, no child. Too poor to even go to a hospital. Humanly speaking—no hope.

But she was not speaking to man. She was crying out to Jesus.

In that moment, I was reminded of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:10 —

“In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly.”

God saw Hannah. And that evening, I knew—God was seeing this young woman too.

Months later, a phone call came. Her prayer was answered.  she delivered 2 children ( twins) —one boy and one girl. !!!!

What happened in that dimly lit room?

No stage. No microphone. No human solution.

But a living Saviour heard.

Jesus is not distant. He is compassionate. He is near to the broken. He still answers cries that come from a sincere heart.

Are you carrying a burden today?

Something no one else understands?

Something beyond your ability?

Don’t stay silent. Don’t give up.

Like Hannah… pour it out before Him.

Because the same Jesus who heard that young woman… still listens today.

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13th MAY 2026

**This morning I went to a house, and as I stood there, my eyes fell on a simple framed picture on the wall.

It wasn’t something grand or complicated—just flowers and a few lines. But in that moment, those words spoke deeply:

“God cares about every detail of your life…”

Sometimes we move through the day carrying quiet exhaustion—physically, mentally, even spiritually. No one may notice it. We keep going, doing what we must. But that small picture reminded me: God notices what others don’t.

“He collects every tear in a bottle” (Psalm 56:8).

Every tear you never explained… every burden you silently carried… none of it is lost before Him.

“He numbers every hair on your head” (Luke 12:7).

That means His care is not general—it is personal. Detailed. Intentional. Your life is not overlooked.

“He knows every hurt in your heart” (Psalm 34:18).

Even the pain you cannot put into words, He understands fully. And not from a distance—He is near to the brokenhearted.

Standing there, in that house, before an ordinary frame, God gave an extraordinary reminder:

You are seen. You are known. You are cared for.

When you feel tired, remember—God is not asking you to be strong alone. He is gently reminding you that He is already holding every detail of your life.

Blessed day

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This summer, in the heat and weariness, God arranged a quiet place- a place of beauty and rest.

 After months of seeing someone close to me go through sickness, the heart was already grieved, searching, and longing.

Then came the room allotment: Room 107.Thanks to God!!!!!! 

*(https://wordfromjesus.blogspot.com/2020/11/in-psalm-107-we-read-history-of-people.html?m=1)  Blog ( posted) November 25, 2020

Not just a number—but when the eyes lifted to the name on the board, it read: Gilead.

Gilead… the place spoken of in Scripture. A place known for healing. A place of balm.

“Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there?” — Jeremiah 8:22

In that moment, it didn’t feel like coincidence. It felt like a gentle whisper from the Sovereign God—an assurance. The same God who sees, who knows, who heals.

Gilead reminds us that God has not left His people without hope. There is balm. There is a Physician.

Jesus Christ is our healer—more than a doctor for the body, He is the restorer of the soul. His touch is not limited by place, time, or condition. His Word carries healing.

“He sent out His word and healed them…” — Psalm 107:20

Even the room number quietly echoes that promise—107—as if God was underlining His Word: I still send My Word. I still heal.

The balm of Gilead points to something deeper—the precious blood of Christ, shed with love, bringing restoration, cleansing, and life.

Today, whatever the sickness, burden, or hidden pain may be—there is still balm. There is still healing in Him.

This moment… even now… His healing touch is near.

Last week, during travel, I captured a simple flower on my ordinary phone. Nothing special in the device… yet the beauty was extraordinary. The design, the colors, the quiet splendor—it spoke without words.

Then the words of Jesus in Gospel of Matthew 6 came alive:

“Look at the lilies of the field… even King Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these.”

Solomon—the richest, wisest king. Yet Jesus says even Solomon cannot match a simple flower that God clothes for a day.

What does that mean for us?

If God gives such attention to a flower that blooms and fades, how much more will He care for you?

Jesus brings the answer clearly in Matthew 6:33:

“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

So the message is simple:

Don’t carry the burden of worry.

Don’t be anxious about tomorrow.

Look at the flower—and remember your Father.

There is relief in this truth.

God takes care. You can rest.

And from that rest, a new song rises—

not from effort, but from trust. 🎶

Iniyum ange kaanem Iniyum ange kelkanem Iniyum ange ariyem Priyane Yeshuve..

 

April 30,Thursday 2026

Morning came with tiredness… heavy body, hot climate… heart not very eager. Still, I went for prayer meeting. 

Few people… simple worship… nothing big. But as the song began—

“I want to see You again Lord…

 on earth I desire but You…”

I sensed something within… a quiet thirst.

ഇനിയും അങ്ങേ കാണേണം
ഇനിയും അങ്ങേ കേൾക്കണം
ഇനിയും അങ്ങേ അറിയേണം
പ്രിയനേ യേശുവേ

ഉലകിൽ വേറൊന്നും വേണ്ടായേ
ഉയരേ വേറാരും ഇല്ലായേ
ഉയിരേകിയ യേശുവല്ലാതെ
ഉയിരിൽ വേറാരും ഇല്ലായേ

ദാഹിക്കുന്നപ്പാ വാഞ്ചിക്കുന്നപ്പാ
കൊതിയെന്നിൽ ഏറിടുന്നേ
ആഴിയിൻ ആഴം എൻ ആത്മാവിൻ ദാഹം
നന്നായി അറിയുന്നോനെ

ഉലകിൽ വേറൊന്നും വേണ്ടായേ
ഉയരേ വേറാരും ഇല്ലായേ
ഉയിരേകിയ യേശുവല്ലാതെ
ഉയിരിൽ വേറാരും ഇല്ലായേ

നിൻ സ്നേഹം നദിപോലെ
ഉയരും തിര പോലെ
എരിയും അഗ്നിജ്വാല പോലെ

Iniyum ange kaanem
Iniyum ange kelkanem
Iniyum ange ariyem
Priyane Yeshuve

Ulakil veroṇṇum vendaye
Uyare verarum illaye
Uyirekiya Yeshuvallathe
Uyiril verarum illaye

Dahikkunnappa vaanchikkunnappa
Kothiyennil eridunne
Azhiyin azham en aathmavin daaham
Nannayi ariyunnone

Ulakil veroṇṇum vendaye
Uyare verarum illaye
Uyirekiya Yeshuvallathe
Uyiril verarum illaye

Nin sneham nadipole
Uyarum thira pole
Eriyum agnijwala pole
Ullile thee unarthi

Like the deer in Psalm 42:1, my soul was longing—not for rest, not for comfort, but for Him.

This world gives many things… but they never satisfy. The more we receive, the more we feel empty.

But Jesus… He is different.

In the dryness, He becomes an oasis.

In the wilderness, water flows from the Rock.

Slowly, my tiredness turned into freshness… heaviness into peace.

No outward change… but inside, a gentle joy.

And once again I knew—

Nothing in this world can satisfy like Jesus.

He alone is the never-ending fountain.

He alone is my life.

*pl try to sing to Jesus.. 

https://youtu.be/TnYXziCq-D0?si=P3B6sTPuiWWSMfqQ

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*In the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve sinned, they ran and hid behind the trees. Fear replaced fellowship. Shame covered their hearts, and they tried to cover themselves with leaves.

God asked, “Where are you?” — a call of love, a call to return.

Even today, many hide behind their own “trees” — good works, excuses, self-effort, or religious activity. But leaves can never truly cover sin.

God’s answer was not another tree in the garden…

It was a tree on Calvary.

The Bible says, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.” Jesus took that curse upon Himself. On that Cross, He bore our shame, our guilt, and our sin.

We don’t have to hide anymore.

When we come to the Cross, something beautiful happens: Our sins are washed away.

Our shame is removed.

And God clothes us—not with leaves—but with garments of righteousness.

The song that was lost in Eden… is restored at Calvary.

So today, don’t hide. 

Don’t run.

Come out from behind the trees.

Come to the Cross.

Stand before the crucified Christ.

And hear His voice again:

“You are forgiven. You are restored. You are Mine.”

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 From Jude, a loving servant of Jesus, the Anointed One, and brother of Jacob. I’m writing to the chosen ones who are wrapped in the love of Father God—kept and guarded for Jesus, the Messiah. Jude 1:1 TPT

When a newborn baby enters the world, one of the first things a nurse does is gently wrap the baby in a soft cloth. That wrapping is not just for warmth—it gives the baby a sense of security, comfort, and protection. The baby feels safe… held… at peace.

In the same way, God has wrapped us in His love.

This is not a temporary covering. It is not based on our performance. It is His choice—His grace. Before we could understand Him, before we could respond to Him, He wrapped us in His love.

Through Jesus Christ, we are not just saved—we are held, guarded, and kept. His love surrounds us on every side. When fears rise, His love is still there. When life feels uncertain, His love does not loosen.

What a privilege…

What a security…

What a peace beyond words…

Today, whatever you are facing, remember this:  you are not alone—you are wrapped in the love of the Father.

Rest in it. Live from it. Thank Him for it.

“Lord, thank You for wrapping me in Your love. Let me live today in the security and peace of being held by You. Amen.”

When Love Calls Your Name

 

*On that resurrection morning, Mary Magdalene did not hear a sermon. She did not receive a long teaching. She simply heard her name—spoken by the risen Jesus Christ.

“Mary.”

In that one word, everything changed.

Her fear disappeared.

Her grief melted away.

Her wounded heart was healed.

This is the power of a personal Savior. When God whispers your name, it is not just a sound—it is restoration. It is identity. It is love calling you back to life.

At the tomb, everything looked empty:

An empty cross

An empty tomb

And a once empty heart

But resurrection turned emptiness into fullness. The empty tomb became the birthplace of hope. The empty heart was filled with unshakable joy.

Mary didn’t stay there. She ran.

She ran to a broken world—to people with wounded hearts, carrying one message:

Jesus is alive. Love has won.

Today, the same Jesus calls your name. 

You need to hear His voice.

And when you do, you will rise—

to carry His love into a hurting world.

“Go… and tell them.” (John 20:17)

Let His resurrection become your message.

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The Lord is My Shepherd

 

Two disciples walked from Jerusalem to Emmaus—heavy-hearted, confused, and disappointed. The cross had shattered their expectations. But in their brokenness, Jesus Himself came near and walked with them.

Like a true Shepherd, He led them gently—not first by changing their situation, but by opening the Scriptures. He brought them into the green pastures of His Word, where their hearts slowly began to live again.

They were walking through a valley of shadows—a place of grief and uncertainty. Yet the Light of the world was beside them. Even when their eyes were restrained, Jesus became their light in the darkness.

Step by step, He guided them into the paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake, correcting their thoughts and revealing God’s greater plan through the suffering of Christ.

When they reached their destination, they invited Him in. At the table, He took bread, blessed it, broke it—and their eyes were opened. In that moment, He prepared a table before them, and their hearts overflowed with joy.

Immediately, they rose and returned to Jerusalem. The same road that once carried sorrow now carried hope. Truly,  goodness and mercy followed them on their return journey.

And soon, they were found again—not alone, but with the other disciples, in His presence—where they would remain, rejoicing in the risen Lord forever.

 

*Obstacle to Resting Place 

The women going to Jesus’ tomb asked,

“Who will roll away the stone?” (Mark 16:3)

It was a real problem. The stone was too big for them.

But when they reached… the stone was already rolled away.

And something beautiful—

that stone didn’t just move… it became a resting place for the angel.

At that time there was a strong earthquake. An angel of the Lord came down from heaven, went to the tomb, and rolled the stone away from the entrance. Then he sat on the stone. Matthew 28:2

What was an obstacle… became a place of God’s presence.

 For Us Today we all have “stones” in life—

Jesus can turn it into a resting place.. 

Believe....... 

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*What is our life?

It is not random… it is rehearsal.

Every day, every moment—joy, pain, waiting, silence—God is tuning us like an instrument. High notes, low notes, even pauses… all are needed for a perfect heavenly orchestra.

Think of the songs that have carried generations: Fanny Crosby wrote Blessed Assurance—though blind, she saw Jesus more clearly than many. John Newton wrote Amazing Grace—a man once lost, now redeemed. Charles Wesley wrote Jesus, Lover of My Soul—a heart burning with devotion.

They were not just writing songs… they were preparing for eternity.

And you—yes, you—are part of that choir.

The struggles you face today are not wasted. God is shaping your voice, refining your tone, teaching you dependence. Even your silence is meaningful. “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

One day, you will stand before Jesus… face to face. No more brokenness, no more tears—only worship.

Revelation 5:11–12 shows a great multitude singing together. And your voice will be there.

So don’t be discouraged.

Let the preparation continue. Let your life become a song.

Because … you will sing before Almighty God.. 

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*In Luke 23:26, we see a man pulled from the crowd—Simon of Cyrene. He didn’t plan this. He didn’t pray for this. He didn’t even understand this moment.

He came to offer a sacrifice… but instead, he encountered the Lamb of God—Jesus Christ—being sacrificed for him.

The cross he carried was not his choice.

It was not his plan.

It was not his timing.

Yet, it became his turning point.

Sometimes life feels the same.

“Why am I here?”

“Why did this happen?”

“Why this burden, this pain, this delay?”

Like Simon, you may feel forced into a situation you never asked for. But heaven sees differently. What feels like interruption is often divine appointment.

Simon carried the cross for a short distance… but that moment carried eternal impact. His family was touched—his son Rufus is later honored in Scripture, and his household became known among believers.

Even Paul the Apostle speaks of Rufus and his mother with deep affection—as family.

What changed?

One unexpected moment with Jesus.

Today, your “cross” may feel heavy. Unplanned. Unfair.

But God is writing a deeper story.. 

🙏Lord, in the crosses I did not choose, help me to see Your hand. Give me strength to carry, grace to trust, and eyes to recognize that You are near. Turn my confusion into calling, and my burden into blessing. Amen.

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Sometimes life teaches us powerful lessons through simple scenes we see on the road.

A few years ago, while riding my two-wheeler, I passed by a well-known furniture showroom. One day I saw something heartbreaking. The building was still standing, but everything inside had been burned. What once displayed beautiful furniture had become a heap of ashes. The place looked silent, empty, and hopeless. It felt like the end of the story.

But after a few days, I noticed a small board placed near the building:

“We are coming back.”

Those three words carried hope.

Soon workers arrived. Renovation started. Slowly the broken place began to change. Walls were repaired, the interior rebuilt, and new furniture was brought in. Months later, the same place became a brand-new showroom—more beautiful than before.

Every time I passed by, I felt God teaching something deep in my heart.

If human beings can rebuild a burned shop…

If people can turn ashes into something beautiful again…

How much more can God do with our lives?

Sometimes our lives also look like that burned showroom—dreams destroyed, hearts broken, hopes lost, and everything looking like ashes.

But the Bible reminds us not to stop at the ashes.

In Book of Psalms 42:11, the psalmist speaks to his own soul:

“Why are you cast down, O my soul? Hope in God.”

And in Book of Jeremiah 18, God shows the prophet a potter working with clay. When the vessel was spoiled, the potter did not throw the clay away. He reshaped it again into something new and beautiful.

That is our God.

He is the Master Potter.

He is the Restorer of broken lives.

He specializes in rebuilding what seems beyond repair.

So if today your life feels like a heap of ashes, remember this:

God can place a sign over your life that says,

“I am coming back.”

And in His hands, your story is not finished yet.

 

Jacob lay down with a stone for a pillow, alone in the wilderness. Yet that lonely night became the place of a heavenly ladder.

Hagar cried in the burning desert, feeling abandoned. But God met her there and opened her eyes to a spring of water.

Elijah collapsed under a broom tree, exhausted and wishing to die. Yet God gently woke him with bread, water, and a whisper of hope.

Two discouraged disciples walked the dusty road to Emmaus, trying to escape their shattered expectations. But the risen Jesus walked beside them and turned their sorrow into burning joy.

The disciples returned to fishing after failure. All night they caught nothing. Yet at dawn Jesus stood on the shore with a fire and breakfast prepared.

Paul the Apostle stood in the middle of a storm and shipwreck, when all hope seemed lost. But God sent assurance: “Take courage.”

And the lost son in the story told by Jesus Christ was welcomed not at home, but on the road—with a father running, embracing, and kissing him.

God often appears in unexpected places—

in deserts, under trees, on lonely roads, in storms, and on empty seashores.

Maybe today feels like one of those places for you.

But today may also be a day of visitation.

A word.

A quiet assurance.

An unexpected answer.

“Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” (Genesis 28:16)

Expect Him today.

The God who met them there…

meet you today too. 

Rest in fathers Arms.. Script and video.

 

"Rest in the Father’s Arms” 

This morning around 9 AM near KR Puram railway station and metro in Bengaluru, everything was moving fast.

Crowds rushing… people running… noise everywhere.

It felt like a picture of our modern life — busy, pressured, always moving.

But in the middle of that rush, I noticed something beautiful.

A small baby girl was sleeping peacefully on her father’s shoulder.

While the whole world around was noisy and restless, she was completely quiet… safe… resting.

Immediately this verse came to my heart:

“But I have calmed and quieted myself,

I am like a weaned child with its mother;

like a weaned child I am content.”

— Psalm 131:2

Content. Secure. Peaceful.

This is what God desires for you and me today.

Not laziness.

Not escaping responsibilities.

But inner rest.

In a world that is temporary, noisy, and demanding, our Heavenly Father invites us to lean on His bosom — the Almighty, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.

Like that little child on her father’s shoulder,

we can rest in our Heavenly Daddy’s arms.

Work may be busy.

Life may be heavy.

But your heart can still be quiet.

Today, if these words speak to you, pause for a moment and simply whisper:

“Thank You, Jesus.”

Rest in Him.

Trust Him.

Let your soul become quiet in His presence.

May you experience a blessed day of rest in the midst of a busy world. 🙏✨

 

The Real Legacy

When I asked in a small meeting, “Which incident first comes to your mind when you think of John the apostle?”

The answer came immediately: He was leaning on the bosom of Jesus.

Not his writings.

Not miracles.

Not his ministry.

But his closeness to Jesus.

In Gospel of John 13:23, we see a beautiful picture:

"One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to Him."

That became his identity.

A man who rested on the heart of Jesus.

When our life on earth is over, what will remain as our legacy?

Not money.

Not property.

Not branded cars.

Not certificates or medals.

Those things fade away.

But small acts of love remain forever.

A visit to someone who was lonely.

A phone call when someone was discouraged.

A small help in time of need.

Even a gentle smile.

Jesus said in Gospel of Matthew 10:42:

"If anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones… he will certainly not lose his reward."

Heaven remembers what the world forgets.

So today, let us take one small step:

Show love. Encourage someone. Help someone. Call someone.

Because in the end,

the real inheritance we leave behind is love.