Me and My Eureka Moments

 Where Do You Go in Times of Anguish? Anguish tests us—not just our emotions but also our soul, doesn’t it? Although there are many types of anguish, the kind we will focus on here is anguish caused by others. No one likes to be insulted. It deeply shakes our self-esteem and self-worth, right? But during those moments, how do we react? There are many things we cannot control—one of them is how others behave toward us. But what we can always control is how we respond. Let’s look at two biblical characters: Sarah (Sarai) and Hannah. Both went through similar situations. In ancient times, not having children was often looked down upon. Motherhood was considered a source of pride. Both Sarah and Hannah experienced rejection—Sarah was despised (Genesis 16:4), and Hannah was provoked ( 1 Samuel 1:6 ) . How did they respond? Yes, the world was unfair to them. Yes, they had every right to retreat into self-pity. Yes, their situations were miserable and difficult to endure. But how did they...

How Long, O Lord? The wait. The wait for the blessing, the wait for deliverance, the wait itself—nobody likes to wait. Especially in this modern world, where everything is at our fingertips. Blink, and you get it. A two-second delay? That feels too long. Someone will find a way to make it 0.2 seconds. In this super-fast era, how do we endure waiting for the things we have prayed for? David cried out: How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? - Psalm 13:1 The waiting period is the real test, isn't it? During these times, many might drift away from the Lord. Doubts creep in: Am I holding onto nothing? Maybe the blessing is for others, not me. Oh, the lies Satan whispers to us! We are often most vulnerable during these moments. When I think of waiting, I think of Abraham. He was 75 years old when God promised him an offspring (Genesis 12:4). He was 100 when he finally received the blessing. The previous chapter, Genesis 11, gives us an id...

If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up. - Daniel 3:17–18 This is the response of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego to King Nebuchadnezzar when they were at the brink of death. Although I learned this verse during my Sunday school days, it was only when I was teaching my child his memory verse that I truly understood its meaning. What a revelation it is when something you have known for a long time suddenly makes new sense! I love how the Holy Spirit reveals the hidden depths of the Bible to us. We can categorize our praises into three types: 1. Praising God for His goodness toward us. This is the most common type. We hear it every day, and it feels almost natural to thank and praise God when He saves us from a terrible illness or a challenging situati...