MY DIARY

 1 Peter 2:17 (ESV) says: “Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.” Here’s a breakdown of the verse: “Honor everyone” – Peter calls for general respect and dignity toward all people, regardless of status or background. This encourages humility, courtesy, and avoiding unnecessary conflict. “Love the brotherhood” – Believers are to show special love and care for fellow Christians, emphasizing unity, support, and fellowship. “Fear God” – A reminder of reverence and awe for God, keeping Him first in all decisions and actions. This “fear” is not terror but deep respect, trust, and obedience. “Honor the emperor” – Christians are instructed to respect governing authorities. Even under non-Christian rulers, honoring them demonstrates integrity and good testimony, as they still hold positions established by God (Romans 13:1). In short: This verse gives a balanced approach to relationships : respect everyone, show special love to fellow beli...

"A Future and a Hope” Brothers and sisters, have you ever gone through a season where life felt like exile? Where you were waiting… praying… but nothing seemed to change? Maybe it’s sickness, maybe financial struggle, maybe a family situation. You’re in a place you don’t want to be, and you wonder: “Has God forgotten me?” That’s exactly how the Israelites felt. They were carried away into Babylon—far from home, far from the temple, far from everything familiar. Some false prophets told them, “Don’t worry, you’ll be back soon!” But Jeremiah came with a hard word: “No… you’ll be here for 70 years.” Imagine hearing that! Seventy years! Some of them would never live to see Jerusalem again. But then—right in the middle of that painful news—God speaks these words: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” 1. God Knows the Plan Notice, God doesn’t say “You know the plan.” He says, “I know the plan.” Th...