Category Archives: Pastoring

Sound the Battle Cry

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"Joshua said to the people, 'Shout! For the LORD has given you the city!'" (Josh 6:16b)

The hymn “Sound the Battle Cry” reminds us that the Christian life is a call to spiritual vigilance, courage, and steadfast faith. Like Joshua and the Israelites at Jericho, we are called to move forward in obedience, trusting not in our own strength but in the power and promises of God.

Joshua’s command to shout came before the walls fell. The people obeyed because they believed God’s promise. Their victory was not achieved by military might or human strategy, but by faith-filled obedience to the Lord. Likewise, the battles we face today are primarily spiritual. We contend with temptation, fear, discouragement, and the constant pull of worldly values. Yet God calls us to stand firm under His banner, resisting not people, but everything that opposes His truth, righteousness, and holiness.

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Jesus, I Come

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“Out of the depths I have cried to You, LORD.” (Psalm 130:1)

Life often brings burdens that weigh heavily upon the heart. Feelings of sorrow, fear, guilt, anger, loneliness, and regret can quietly overwhelm us. At times, these emotions may leave us discouraged and spiritually weary. Scripture reminds us that when we are in the depths, we can still cry out to the Lord, knowing He hears us.

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Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow

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"Because I live, you also will live." (John 14:19b, NASB)

We live in a time marked by rapid change and uncertainty. The rise of Artificial Intelligence, ongoing global tensions, and shifting policies have made volatility feel like the new normal. Many wonder what the future holds: what work will look like, which skills will matter, and how to prepare for what lies ahead.

In such a world, life can feel like a battlefield. Scripture does not shy away from this reality. Instead, it reminds us that while life involves struggle, it is also a place where victory is possible. In the letters to the seven churches in Revelation, the call to be “victorious” appears again and again—a quiet but steady assurance that overcoming adversity is not only necessary, but attainable through Christ.

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Strive to Gain New Heights

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“The path of life leads upward for the wise, 
So that he may keep away from Sheol below.” (Prov 15:24, NASB)

Just as we expect different behavior from an infant, a child, a teenager, and an adult, God also looks for growth in us as we mature spiritually. He meets us where we are, but He does not leave us there. Through Jesus Christ, we are called to rise above complacency, to leave behind what is shallow, and to grow deeper roots of faith, reflected in a more Christ-like life. Each step upward draws us closer to Him and shapes us more fully into who we were created to be.

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Lead Me, Saviour

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“Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my enemies;
Make Your way straight before me.” (Ps 5:8, NASB)

As we journey through life and pass through seasons of suffering, we place our trust in the Lord, who carries us through every trial and faithfully guides our footsteps along the path of peace. We need the Lord to lead us every day and all the way.

The sorrows of this world, especially the loss of loved ones, often come like fierce and unrelenting storms. Yet amid the tempest, we find assurance in knowing that God will lead us safely home to heaven.

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