Biblepraise Fellowship Online

Advent is a season of waiting, hope, and reflection. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we are reminded that God’s intervention changes the course of history. Advent symbolizes that even in the face of despair, the story isn’t over. It is a time to remember that when all seems lost, God is faithful to bring restoration and life.The word “Advent” comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival.” It is a time when Christians prepare their hearts to celebrate Christ’s birth while also anticipating His second coming. During this season, we reflect on themes of waiting, watching, and trusting in God’s promises, even when the outcome seems uncertain.In the time leading up to Jesus’ birth, Israel had been waiting for the Mess...

In today’s world, we often feel like just another face in the crowd. We are assigned numbers—whether it's a Social Security number, an employee ID, or a passport number—that reduce us to mere statistics in a vast, impersonal system. With thousands or even millions of people in any given organization, institution, or society, it’s nearly impossible for anyone to truly know us as individuals. We can sometimes start to wonder: Does anyone really notice me? Does anyone truly know me for who I am?The good news for every believer is that while the world may label us as numbers, God sees us as much more than that. We are known, loved, and cherished by Him in a way that transcends any impersonal classification. Jesus Himself reminds us of this truth in Luke 12:7, where He says...

Our eyes are powerful. Through them, we navigate our environment, make decisions, and respond to what we see. In many ways, the direction we look determines the direction we go. The Bible often uses the eyes metaphorically to illustrate spiritual truths because of how essential they are to our understanding and navigation in life.Our eyes guide us, influence our thoughts, and can even affect the condition of our hearts. In life, we are constantly drawn to look at the things around us—our circumstances, challenges, successes, and failures. Just as our physical eyes help us avoid obstacles, find our path, and make choices, what we choose to look at spiritually also determines our direction. Our eyes guide us both physically and spiritually, re...

Life is full of moments that seem to have inevitable outcomes—situations where, if left to their own course, would end in disaster, defeat, or despair. Yet, time and again in Scripture, we find two simple yet powerful words: "But God." These words remind us that God’s intervention changes everything. What could have been tragic or hopeless, when God steps in, turns into something transformative, miraculous, and life-giving.The Power of Divine InterventionThe phrase "But God" appears repeatedly in the Bible, emphasising how human limits are met by God’s limitless power. When the situation seemed beyond help, God stepped in, altering the course of history, lives, and destinies. This truth inspires modern-day Christians because it...

In the first part of this reflection, we explored the wisdom found in Ecclesiastes 3:3, particularly how understanding the ebb and flow of life helps us navigate its seasons. We examined times to plant, uproot, tear down, and build—powerful metaphors for the transitions we all face. Continuing in that same vein, let's explore further the balance of life’s contrasts and how we might respond to them.The Preacher continues in Ecclesiastes 3:4 by stating, “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” One thing I have learnt about life is that sorrow and joy often walk hand in hand. I have gone through seasons where tears were my daily companion. I have experienced those seasons where I was almost constantly close to tears because of e...

I often reflect on where I used to be and where I am today and most times it ends up with me showing gratitude to God for all that He has brought me through. Furthermore, it gives me the ability to track the time and seasons of my life.In Ecclesiastes 3:3, the writer states, “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens”. There were choices and decisions I made in my life, some of them unconsciously because it was the time and the season for change. Sometimes those changes came as a result of one choice and other times, the changes came as a result of a number of decisions made over a period of time.The book of Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, though the tex...