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As you believe, so be it

2025, August 18th

Word for Today: As You Believe, So Be It

“Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” – Matthew 8:13

In today’s passage, we meet a Roman centurion—a man of power, prestige, and influence who commanded many soldiers. At this time, Rome ruled Judea with great authority, and Roman soldiers were often viewed as oppressors. Yet something about Jesus captured the centurion’s attention and began to soften his heart.

He observed Jesus closely. He saw compassion in His teaching, authority in His miracles, and a power that was not of this world. What others overlooked, the centurion believed.

When his servant lay paralyzed and suffering, the centurion came forward in faith and appealed to Jesus for healing. Jesus immediately responded, “I will come and heal him.” But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.” Though he was a man of authority, he recognized that Jesus’ authority was far greater—authority over sickness, over suffering, and over all creation.

With only a few brief encounters, he grasped a truth that even many of Jesus’ own people missed. Jesus marveled at his faith and declared: “Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” At that very moment, the servant was healed.

• The centurion believed Jesus has authority over sickness.

• The centurion believed Jesus is full of compassion.

• The centurion believed that when you ask, you will receive.

So, where is your belief today? Is it in your position, your family, your resources, or your own strength? Or is it anchored in Jesus—the One who holds true authority and compassion?

Today’s word invites us to come forward like the centurion. Lay aside who you are, and remember who Jesus is. If you place your belief in your own wisdom and power, you will remain lying in suffering. But when you place your belief in Jesus, His Word brings breakthrough, healing, and hope.

As you believe, so shall it be done for you.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for Your compassion toward us. Please give us faith that brings breakthrough in our lives. In Jesus’ name, we ask. Amen.

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Strech your hand

2025 Aug 17th

Word for Today : Stretch your hand to do good

“Stretch out your hand.” – Luke 6:10

It was the Sabbath—a day when the Jewish people were commanded to refrain from various form of works and to rest and worship. As Jesus was teaching in the synagogue, a man entered with a withered hand.

Medically, a withered hand is a condition where knots form in the tissue under the palm, eventually hardening the muscle and pulling the fingers inward. There is no permanent cure. Spiritually, it represents an inability or restricted to do good works.

The irony is that Jesus chose to heal this man on the Sabbath. It seems the man was brought in intentionally so the leaders could accuse Jesus of breaking the law. But Jesus, knowing their intentions, wasted no time. He called the man to stand before everyone and then commanded, “Stretch out your hand.” Immediately, the curled-up hand opened—fully restored for use.

The leaders watched the healing and became furious, plotting against Jesus—not for doing wrong, but for doing good. This reminds us that some people will accuse or oppose you even when you do the right thing. In our world, few seek approval to help, while many are selective about who receives the honor, even placing human-made laws and restrictions on when, where, and to whom good should be done.

This is the spiritual “withered hand” disease—shrinking our ability and willingness to help. But Jesus demonstrates that compassion has no restrictions. There is no set place, time, or person required to do good—just do good.

Bible also teaches, “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone.” – Galatians 6:10

To all who feel their “hand” has withered—whether through fear, criticism, or discouragement—Jesus commands you today: Stretch out your hand. Stretch your horizon. Stretch your ability to do good any time, any where and to anyone.

Prayer:

Dear Father, thank You for the help we have received in every circumstance. Help us, guide us, and lead us to do good to others in all situations. Amen.

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Get up and move

2025 15th August

Word for today:

“Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” – John 5:8

In today’s passage, we see that some are celebrating while others are walking through seasons of suffering and darkness. At Bethesda, these two realities existed side by side. It was a place where the invalid, blind, lame, and paralyzed gathered—people longing for attention and help, waiting for someone to carry them into the pool where they believed healing and deliverance could be found.

Here, the paralytic man’s perspective was shaped by the people around him. The place had become an attraction for hopelessness. This man may have been forced to stay away from celebrations due to social stigma or abandoned because of financial hardship. His world had taught him to look to man for help, and he had grown comfortable lying in the same place, with the same people, hearing the same stories, and expecting the same help.

I’m sure news of celebration and of Jesus’ presence had reached that place, but perhaps the paralytic man was too occupied with hearing bad news. And thirty-eight years is a long time to go without hearing the good news.

While the paralytic man was searching for a man, the eyes of Jesus fell on him. The Bible says Jesus knew he had been there a long time. Even when Jesus asked if he wanted to be healed, the man’s response focused on his lack of human help.

But Jesus stepped into the situation so the paralytic man could step out—out of the dark world he had been bound in for far too long.

“Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” – John 5:8

Today’s word comes as encouragement: Jesus sees us in our seasons of discouragement and repeated disappointments. When the Savior’s eyes fall on us, the bondage that has held us for too long will be broken. We can no longer remain in the comfort zone; we must be ready to step out into His glorious light.

Even today, Jesus sees you. Seek His face through prayer and worship, believing for a great move of God in your life.

You heard that right—get up and move. Your time has come, and your Savior is here.

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father help me to get up from my comfort zone and experience a mighty deliverance. Amen

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Saga of Pain

Life started to accept friends.

Gatherings were always during weekends;

Fun and worldly behavior appends.

Friends sounded and looked like family.

Time I spent very lavishly;

With new friends, connections grew rapidly.

I believed in their friendship, totally.

Words out of flesh were mere flattery.

I expressed my love within my capacity.

Then came a storm from someone else’s fault—

To cover it up, another issue was brought.

Relationships gave me no rest.

The role of manipulation was at its best;

One trusted soul tried to keep me oppressed.

The true colors of individuals left me surprised;

Sharp words came, in love’s form disguised.

Truth was kept captive;

Two-faced people—I called them deceptive.

The irony is, this drama was called possessive;

Their actions to damage friendships were aggressive.

I cried and tried to fix the damage;

People I found so hard to manage.

In them, I found so much grudge;

Heartache and rejection came as a package.

All of this gave me a message:

That friendship is a privilege.

Trust does not need explanation.

Love does not cause division.

So I made a decision—

To Christ, I made a petition.

I brought the situation into His submission.

Past trauma pushed me to pursue peace;

I wished and prayed for all this to cease.

So I took a pause

and stayed away from internal wars;

I comforted myself: this too shall pass.

My life took a turn to revisit my purpose.

I decided to stay away from the circus.

I turned my pain into worship.

I believe all of this will be taken in God’s courtship.

My desire increases for heaven’s citizenship.

I cannot avoid gossip,

But at least I will be careful in choosing friendship.

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