STIRRINGS

  THREE – PERFECT, WHOLESOME & COMPLETE I happen to observe a pattern about God and that He is a Perfect, Complete and Wholesome.   The number three is significant in various aspects of life, ranging from spirituality to arts and culture, as well as psychology, economics, social, and political areas. I will focus on the spiritual bit of it and just touch a little on the other aspects since my focus is on the spiritual significance of it.   The earth we live on was created on the third day Gen 1:9-10 And God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. 10God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. In the book of Judges Gideon gathered over 30,000 men but God at the end of the day selected 300 of them Judges 7:6 'And the number of them that lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, were th...

JOY IN THE FACE OF CHAOS Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12   Psalm 119:111 says Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the  rejoicing  of my heart. The word Rejoicing appears 28 times in 28 verses in KJV Bible. To be joyful (i do not mean happy) is an attitude and not a state which is being happy. No matter the pain or disappointment, trusting in God helps us overcome challenges, turning them into testimonies that bring Him joy. After his trials, Job became significant in the context of God's favour. Reflect on whether the challenges you are experiencing will lead to a positive outcome over time. Will your trust be acknowledged, and will you feel confident as a result?   Psalm 34:2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD the humble shall hear thereof and be glad . The soul refers to the inner being, the seat of emotion or passion, and the tru...

  WHAT IS IT THAT YOU HAVE DONE? Judges 2:2 Reflecting upon the moments in life when choices are made, particularly in solitude, one is compelled to consider the profound influence of such decisions. The question "What is it   that have you done?" resonates deeply across time, threading through narratives of faith and human experience. It is a question that calls for introspection and accountability, urging individuals to examine the alignment of their actions with higher principles. The above verse from Judges 2:2 is the last statement/question blurted out by the prophet to the people of Bochim This statement expresses chagrin, signifying intense regret, embarrassment, and frustration. Throughout history, people have sometimes taken actions that conflict with ethical or moral principles, affecting their relationships with others and especially God. We trace this to Genesis 3:13 when God asked Eve “what is this you have done”? after she had eaten the forbidden fruit when...