We Shall Not Be Moved!

(today's devotion is brought to you by Paul and Barnabas)

Psalm 16:8-9 (New King James Version)
8 I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.


Back in the olden days, probably in the days of the Roman soldiers, did you know that soldiers were trained specifically in the right hand for attack, killing, and striking by wielding the weapon, while the left hand was for defence using the shield? Yes, in those days, all were trained that way, whether you were left handed or right handed.

So then, the right hand is very strong for attack and the left, for defence. And when the enemy wants to attack the soldier, he will choose the soldier's right side because the soldier does not know how to defend that side! And thus, the soldier's right hand becomes his weakest link.

Dear friend, now do you know why God is always "at my right hand"? That is because He is your Everlasting Shield! With one shield on your left hand (100% your training effort) and God the Shield on your right (100% reliance on God), you need not move anymore because "For when I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Cor 12:10).

And so, your heart is glad, your glory rejoices and your flesh rests well, because when you have both shields, you laugh because the enemy has no way through to you! This is the year of Victory, we need to start training ourselves and start trusting God for His Assuring Protection!

Dear friend, do you feel that you have an extremely weak right hand because you have not fully trusted in God to shield you? Are there areas in your life where you are not so well-equipped to fend off the attacks of the evil one in your mind, your physical being?

Proclaim the blood of Jesus over each and every area of your life today, be it for healing, for financial success, or even in the area of studies and work. With God on your right hand, you shall not be moved!

In order to have victory, we need to fight a winning battle.

(today's devotion is brought to you by Paul and Barnabas)

God sees you up!

(Today's devotion is brought to you by Paul and Barnabas)

1 Samuel 16:7
7… For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.


Imagine David when he was a young shepherd boy. Many who knew him in his pre-Goliath days would very likely have seen just an ordinary youth — one who lived at home with his parents and siblings, enjoyed the outdoors and loved music. But where others saw a typical teenager, God saw a king in young David. He saw David’s name being uttered in honour forever, for even the Lord Jesus is called the Son of David!

Dearest friend, God does not see as man sees. God saw in fearful Gideon a mighty man of valour and called him so even when he was hiding from his enemies in fear. (Judges 6:12) God saw in young David a king and anointed him as one. (1 Samuel 16:10–13) God saw in meek Moses a deliverer and drew him from obscurity. (Exodus 3)

Today, God looks beyond what man sees and says about you, and He has dreams for you that are bigger than you can imagine! So look far, and know that He has huge plans for you!

While many see a simple person striving hard to catch up with life and with work, God sees a great singer in the making, powerful lungs to take the nations by faith, a mighty prayer warrior, or a wonderful minister for anyone who is looking to know Jesus!

As you read today’s devotion, many of you may identify with what was just shared. There is a small group among you who have been challenged by your spiritual parents of late, to rise up and serve Him in many ways, yet you hold back, and are unsure if you can take up the challenge.

Will you place your hand on your heart this moment, and present all you have unto Him, and pray Jesus’ prayer together with me and say “Lord, not my will, but Yours, be done!”

Fret not! God sees you up!

Be Ashamed No More

(Today's devotion is brought to you by Paul and Barnabas)

Isaiah 43:25-26 (New King James Version)

The Bible states for us that God, even God, is the King and Father, who will not remember our sins for His own sake. Now why will He, for Himself, forgive us?

My dad passed away in 1991, when I was still only 12 years old. So my mom had to take up the role of a mother and a father as well. It was tough job for her, for I was the only male and I had three elder sisters. Many times I made her angry, either with my results during my Secondary and Junior College days, or when I like to answer her rudely. Nonetheless, she will always forgive me, as much as I have left her heartbroken on many occasions.

But one thing is for sure; she will forgive, but not easily forget. Every once in a while she will remind me of what I have done wrong. When I was younger, I always never washed my dishes after meal and would leave it at the sink. So when I grew older, I began to take up the responsibility to wash the dishes, even for my sisters on some occasions.

I remember once, there was a spoon, unwashed and lying at the sink. My mom came straight to me and told me off and she said “See la? You again, never change after all these years”.

I was so hurt. Eventually my sister owned up and said that she left it there. So my “grievances” were redressed.

Now what am I trying to share through my own experience? That actually, God will forgive us, simply because it is His character! Human nature is as such, that my mom will forgive, but she can’t help but remember certain things, but the Bible says that “I will not remember your sins”. And all these, for us no matter what we have done! This is God saying this!

Today, are there some of us who are struggling to overcome some things, like being accused by people you love, or feel that it is difficult to accept that God is a God who forgives and forgets?

It is His Character, and we cannot change it. We can only be thankful and give praise because all we need to do, is to “contend together”, state our case to Him, and we may be acquitted! This is a loving God who will do it, for His own sake.

Will you state your case today? Will you come before the loving God and just say with me, “Hey God, I am struggling with this issue, as much as I am so sinful, thank you for forgiving me and not remembering it anymore because it is Your character. Help me guard my heart, that I will sin no more. Thank You, in Jesus name, Amen.”

Bless you with a new anointing this day. Go, and be ashamed no more.