True resilience is not about being unbreakable, but about recognising our God-given limits and learning to rest in His strength. Discover how the concept of elasticity reveals a powerful spiritual truth about stress, boundaries, and grace.
(2 Chronicles 14:1-15) The reign of Asa over Judah stands as a testament to the blessings that come from wholeheartedly seeking God. Asa’s time as king was notably marked by an era of remarkable peace and rest throughout the land. This tranquillity was not the result of mere chance, but
(Daniel 12:1-4) The closing chapters of the book of Daniel present a profound prophecy concerning the end times. Daniel foretells a period of unparalleled distress for all people, yet he also assures that those whose names are found written in the book of life will be delivered. This emphasises that
(Jonah 3:1-10) God’s dealings with Jonah vividly illustrate the depth of His mercy and the transformative power of repentance. When God first commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh and deliver His message, Jonah’s personal grievances and hostility towards Nineveh led him to defy God’s explicit instructions. Instead of journeying to
(Hosea 7:8-16) The prophet Hosea uses the image of a “cake not turned” to strikingly illustrate Israel’s spiritual state—unprofitable, incomplete, and lacking purpose. This metaphor points to a nation that, by mingling with other peoples and adopting their ways, had compromised its unique identity before God. Israel’s attempt to blend
(Lamentations 5:1-22) The book of Lamentations records the prophet Jeremiah’s heartfelt grief following God’s judgement upon Israel. Jeremiah’s lament is marked by deep sorrow over the suffering endured, yet he recognises that, despite the severity of God’s discipline, Israel has been spared from the full measure of what their sins
