The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; Because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted… (Isaiah 61:1, KJV) Jesus was anointed by the Father to heal hearts that have been broken by the affairs of life. The scripture uses Read More
Sorrow
Jesus wept
Jesus wept (John 11:35, KJV) John 11:35 above is the shortest verse in the scripture. It simply says Jesus wept. His friend Lazarus had died, and He could see Mary and Martha weeping. The historical context was that of a funeral packed with the grief of the loss of a loved one. The Bible does Read More
Terah Died in Haran
And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran (Genesis 11:32, KJV) Terah was the father of Abraham and had two other sons— Nahor and Haran. A tragedy happened to him that left a scar in his life and he apparently did not recover from it: “And Haran Read More
Depression in the Bible
A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (Prov. 17:22 NET) Depression is a modern medical term used to describe a specific mental illness. However, what we call depression today actually existed long ago and is even documented in the scriptures. The scripture above gives us King Solomon’s perfect Read More
From Sorrow to Joy
“As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.” (Est. 9:22.) Haman’s plan Read More