Scripture Meditation - September 2025

       - Bro. M. Geo Prakash

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Scripture Meditation No. 1668
AATHAVAN – Monday, 01.09.2025

"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." (Jeremiah 33:3, KJV)

As human beings, we are often eager to know many things in this world. We seek knowledge through books and explore information through the internet. Yet, all these only serve our earthly life; they do not bring any benefit to our souls. Just as we show eagerness to learn worldly matters, we must also be eager to know the things of God.

Beloved, if we have truly received the experience of new birth through the cleansing of our sins by the blood of Christ, then we will naturally desire to know the works of God. The Apostle Paul reminds us, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.” (Colossians 3:1, KJV).

Sadly, many of us do not pursue such spiritual knowledge. Often, even our preachers and teachers only repeat what they have learned in theological colleges. But spiritual truths and experiences go beyond such studies. They are the experiential realities of the saints of Scripture. To know these truths, we must call upon God.

God guided Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, and many others. That same God desires to guide us personally today. Hence in our meditation verse, the Lord says, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”

There are many Biblical truths that we do not yet know, and some appear confusing to us. Teachers without divine guidance or personal experience cannot fully explain them. Only the Holy Spirit of God can teach and lead us into these truths. That is why the Lord says, “Call unto Me.”

If we call upon Him only for worldly blessings, then even till the end of our lives we will not know the higher truths of God. But if we call upon Him to understand the deeper, heavenly things, the Lord will delight in us and say, “My son / My daughter loves Me so dearly.” Not only that—He will reveal and make plain to us the greater things.

Dear ones, to know the things of God, one does not necessarily need a theological education. All that is required is a thirst to know Him. I myself have never had formal theological training, yet for more than twenty years I have written many theological articles in magazines and media. Even trained ministers have used my writings. I do not say this to boast, but to testify that when we truly call upon God, He Himself makes us understand the truths of His Word.

Yes, when we earnestly call upon Him, He will answer us and reveal to us great and mighty spiritual things which we could never know otherwise.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1669
AATHAVAN – 02.09.2025, Tuesday

"But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil." (Proverbs 1:33)

In today’s verse, the word “hearken” refers to a life of obedience to the commandments of the Lord. When we live in obedience to His Word, we can avoid great sorrows, and live in peace without fear of any danger.

We also read in the book of Exodus: “If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.” (Exodus 15:26)

Yet, many give more importance to worship services and offerings than to living in obedience to God. Dearly beloved, offerings and sacrifices are not the most important thing – living a life of obedience to the Lord is. “Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” (1 Samuel 15:22)

Furthermore, the writer of Hebrews warns us: “See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven.” (Hebrews 12:25)

Concerning Christ, it was also foretold: “For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.” (Acts 3:22)

Therefore, let us give importance to all of God’s commandments—not just a few, but all. And to live in such obedience, let us seek the power of the Holy Spirit. For by our weak human nature, we cannot keep God’s commandments. That is why the Lord has promised and given the Holy Spirit as our Helper.

Let us live in obedience to God’s Word; then we shall dwell safely, without fear of danger, and in perfect peace.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1670
AATHAVAN – Wednesday, 03.09.2025

“The fierce anger of the Lord shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it.” (Jeremiah 30:24 KJV)

God has a plan for each one of us. He holds higher thoughts concerning our lives. But men do not know His will, nor do they walk in it. This becomes the reason for God’s wrath to be revealed in our lives. That is why today’s verse declares, “The fierce anger of the Lord shall not return, until he have done it, and until he have performed the intents of his heart.” Meaning, until we align ourselves with His divine plan, His displeasure will rest upon us.

In this world, parents make the best plans for their children, spending their hard-earned money—even in lakhs—for their education and future. But when those children live recklessly, against their parents’ hopes, what kind of grief and anger fills the parents’ hearts?

In the same way, when we live contrary to God’s plan, He is displeased. Yet, as humans, it is often only after we have passed through many troubles that we come to align ourselves with His divine plan. Then we understand why He allowed us to go through afflictions. Thus, the Psalmist says: “It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.” (Psalm 119:71 KJV)

Today’s verse also confirms this when it says: “In the latter days ye shall consider it.” This is like children who go against their parents’ counsel, and only after many failures realize the goodness of their parents’ intentions. Then they confess, “When my father and mother were angry with me, I did not listen, but now I understand that their anger was just.” Likewise, only later do we realize the reason behind God’s anger.

Dearly beloved, let us learn to discern God’s will for our lives at the very beginning itself. The Apostle Paul writes of his prayer: “For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” (Colossians 1:9 KJV)

So, let our daily prayer be: “Lord, reveal to me Your will concerning my life, and help me to live according to it.” For Jesus Christ Himself warned: “And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.” (Luke 12:47 KJV) Why should we suffer more stripes?

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Scripture Meditation No. 1671
AATHAVAN – Thursday, 04.09.2025

“...For thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” (Jeremiah 32:19, KJV)

Today, CCTV cameras are installed in many offices and public places to detect thieves and those involved in criminal activities. These cameras not only expose the offenders but also provide undeniable evidence against them, leaving no room for denial.

In the same way, all our actions are monitored, not by mere cameras, but by the all-seeing eyes of the Lord which are far more powerful. That is why today’s verse says: “For thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men.” He observes every individual and rewards them according to their conduct. “To give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”

Worldly courts and people judge only by what is seen outwardly. But God does not look merely at the act itself; He also examines the motive behind it. Yes, He is the righteous Judge who judges according to truth. As Isaiah says, “And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.” (Isaiah 11:3–4, KJV)

Therefore, every word we speak and every deed we do must be carried out with great caution. For on the Day of Judgment, it will not be our worship, prayer meetings, offerings, or fasting that will stand before God’s eyes, but our actual deeds that match His will.

If a son or daughter were about to engage in sinful acts while knowing their parents were watching, they would refrain. Likewise, no thief or robber would steal when people are observing. In the same way, if we realize that every word and action of ours is being watched intently by God, we will transform into people of a different character.

Our Lord Jesus Christ says: “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” (Revelation 22:12, KJV)

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Scripture Meditation No. 1672
AATHAVAN – 05.09.2025, Friday

“This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.” (Ecclesiastes 9:3 KJV)

In this world, all things happen alike to all people. Birth, sickness, accidents, sufferings, and death are common to everyone. Beyond the barriers of religion, race, nationality, and caste, these experiences come to all alike. Neither the famous nor the unknown are exempt from them. Moreover, those who appear outwardly joyful do not necessarily experience true joy in their real lives.

Because everything seems to happen the same to all, today’s verse tells us that the heart of man is filled with evil. People begin to think: “What is the use of living righteously? We might as well live like everyone else and finish our life that way.” Thus, the Scripture declares: “The heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.”

In other words, observing that all face the same events, men lose the fear of God. Yet God’s decree is clear: “All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.” (Ecclesiastes 9:2 KJV)

Therefore, beloved, if we live only with a worldly outlook, we will be led into wrong thoughts and finally fall into the pit of doubting whether God truly exists. The Preacher himself says: “Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.” (Ecclesiastes 8:17 KJV)

But in the New Testament age, having come under the law of the Spirit, God grants us spiritual understanding to see these things from His perspective. Thus, we can perceive them to some extent. As Paul declares: “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:12 KJV). Through the Spirit of God, we are able to understand even the reasons behind the negative experiences in human life.

On the other hand, “The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” (1 Corinthians 2:14 KJV)

So, beloved, though all things seem to happen alike to all, let us not be shaken. Let us remain steadfast in our spiritual walk. Only when we are led by the Spirit of God can we clearly understand the spiritual reasons behind certain negative happenings in life. Let us therefore long and pray for such leading of the Spirit; and God will surely grant it and guide us.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1673
AATHVAN – 06.09.2025, Saturday

"Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings." (Isaiah 51:7, KJV)

To those who know Him and live as His own, God gives comforting words through today’s meditation verse. He calls them, “ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law.” Yes, those who truly know God will know His righteousness, because His Word is written in their hearts.

Yet, living in this evil world, at times they may be overtaken by fear without realizing it. Sometimes in their workplaces, people may rise up against God’s children. They may mock, or speak many reproachful words against them. The reason is that living righteously before God does not please those who work or live alongside them.

For example, imagine an employee in a government office where there are many opportunities to take bribes. But if he stands for righteousness and honesty and refuses bribery, his very integrity becomes a hindrance to others who wish to take bribes. Naturally, those colleagues will begin to reproach and speak against that faithful worker.

In such difficult circumstances, God speaks to you: “Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.”

This same situation can be seen in families too, especially in the lives of women. A mother-in-law, sister-in-law, or even at times a husband, may reproach and speak hurtful words. But as God says, if we do not forsake our righteousness and honesty, and continue to live faithfully trusting Him, He will turn our sorrows into joy.

Today’s meditation verse is not a general word for all, but specifically for those who know the righteousness of God. That is why He says, “ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law.” Dearly beloved, if we wish to inherit this blessing, we must become those who know righteousness and have God’s Word engraved in our hearts. When we look unto Jesus Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, confess our sins, and receive His forgiveness, we can be transformed into the people of righteousness. Then, we will not fear the reproach of men, nor be shaken by their reviling.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1674
AATHAVAN – 07.09.2025 – Sunday

“I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. I have declared, and have saved, and I have shewed, when there was no strange god among you: therefore, ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I am God.” (Isaiah 43:11-12, KJV)

Our God does not merely expect worship, adoration, and praise from us. He is One who has taken upon Himself the likeness of man, understanding human nature and human feelings. Therefore, when we speak to Him, He answers us, He guides us, and He makes His will known. If we were to speak to someone and they never responded, would it not feel like an empty conversation?

But our God is not lifeless, nor one who ignores our prayers and cries. He hears our words, knows the longings of our heart, declares His counsel, saves us, and leads us. Today’s Scripture affirms that no other god can do this.

It is this Living God who created us in this world. The Apostle Paul also said, “For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.” (1 Corinthians 8:5-6, KJV)

And why does our God speak and lead us in this way? So that we may live as His witnesses. Today’s meditation verse continues: “Therefore ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, that I am God.” Even our Lord Jesus Christ declared, “Ye shall be witnesses unto me.” (Acts 1:8, KJV) Yes, only when we firmly believe that there is no God besides Him, we can live as true witnesses for Him.

This True God was revealed to us by our Lord Jesus Christ, who came into this world. As Scripture testifies: “And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.” (1 John 5:20, KJV)

Therefore, beloved, since our God Himself has declared, saved, and revealed that there is no other Saviour besides Him, we must remain steadfast in faith. No strange god can do what He has done. As today’s meditation reminds us, we are His witnesses to the fact that He alone is the True God. By living as witnesses unto Him, we can make known to others who do not yet know Him that He alone is the True and Living God.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1675                                                                                                  AATHAVAN – 08.09.2025, Monday

"And unto this people thou shalt say, thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death." (Jeremiah 21:8)

God created man with complete freedom. Every person has the right to make decisions according to the desires of their own heart. If God had made man like a machine, then we would all have acted like robots under His control. That would not have brought true joy to humanity. Joy comes when a person freely makes a decision.

From the very beginning, God placed choices before mankind. In the Garden of Eden itself, He revealed to Adam and Eve the way that leads to life and the way that ends in eternal destruction. God gave His commandment, but He also left the decision with them—whether to obey or disobey. Sadly, they chose the way of destruction, following their own desires.

Even today, there are two ways before us: life and death. God Himself declares, “Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.” (Jeremiah 21:8). Not only has He shown us these ways, but through His commandments and the testimonies of saints who walked victoriously in the way of life, He has revealed the path to follow.

Above all, God has given us the Holy Spirit as our Companion to guide us in the right way: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” (Psalm 32:8). Even though life and death are set before us, if we choose to live close to God, He will counsel us and lead us in the path of life.

But if we ignore God and delight in sinful living, we will never find the way of peace. As Paul wrote: “And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.” (Romans 3:17–18). Without the fear of God, man cannot walk in the way of peace.

The way that leads to death often appears broad, attractive, and appealing. Yet, being deceived by worldly pleasures, many stumble into it. Hence, we must pray earnestly: “Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.” (Psalm 27:11).

Therefore, since the Lord has set before us two ways, it is essential that we discern them clearly, walk in the right path, remain devoted in prayer, grow in the knowledge of His Word, and live in union with Him. If we do so, He will faithfully teach us, guide us, and counsel us in the way we must walk.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1676
AATHAVAN – Tuesday, 09.09.2025

“For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.” (Zechariah 4:10 KJV)

After being delivered from Babylonian captivity, the Israelites attempted to rebuild the temple of the Lord which had been destroyed during their bondage. Zerubbabel led the people in this temple construction work. But their enemies were determined to hinder the rebuilding, doing all they could to stop it. At that time, God’s strengthening words came to them through the prophet Zechariah.

Many mocked the Israelites and despised the rebuilding work of the temple. Yet through Zechariah, the Lord declared that His seven eyes, which run to and fro throughout the earth, rejoiced to see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel. The plummet (plumb line) was the measuring tool used by masons to align and adjust the walls. This shows that God Himself rejoiced to see the progress of the temple construction.

In the same way, today, similar things happen in spiritual life. Just as the Jerusalem temple was destroyed, so also Satan has corrupted and broken down the temple of man’s body, taking souls captive and enslaving people to sin. But when redeemed through Jesus Christ, we begin to rebuild our broken spiritual temple. At such times, just as the enemies mocked the rebuilding of the Israelites, our spiritual enemies—sometimes even friends or family—may despise and mock our new beginnings in Christ.

Yet, just as the Lord rejoiced to see the plummet in Zerubbabel’s hand, He rejoices to see our spiritual efforts today. Therefore, we must not lose heart at man’s scornful view.

In the early days of my Christian Walk, some mocked me saying, “What has happened to you? Have you also joined that Hallelujah group clapping hands?” Some said, “The Pentecostals have brainwashed you.” Others asked, “What new thing did you gain from going to that thatched shed?” But the Lord looked upon me with joy, just as He rejoiced to see the plummet in Zerubbabel’s hand. Today, some of those very people come to me saying, “Brother, please pray for me.”

Yes, beloved, in spiritual matters we must not be disturbed by mockery or belittling words. We need not please men; it is enough that our spiritual walk pleases God. “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.” (Proverbs 15:3 KJV) Therefore, let us continue our spiritual journey with watchfulness.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1677
AATHAVAN – Wednesday, 10 September 2025

"Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." (Psalm 124:7–8 KJV)

Hunters spread nets to catch sparrows. Once caught, they shut them in cages and sell them for their livelihood. Once, in the region of Sathankulam in Tamil Nadu, I saw such hunters laying nets in a ground where groundnuts were cultivated. Many sparrows and mynas were trapped in the net. But before the hunters could seize them, a boy from their group accidentally loosened the net, and suddenly, like arrows released from a bow, the birds flew away to freedom.

Young David, while tending sheep in the wilderness, must have seen such sights. Therefore, in today’s verse, he compares his soul—once caught in the snares of sin and Satan but set free by God’s grace—to sparrows that escaped from the net of the fowlers. Yes, by the Lord’s grace, “our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers.” God is waiting for us to turn toward Him. Even one step toward Him is enough for our soul to live. The life of Zacchaeus (Luke 19) reveals this truth to us.

Beloved, Satan has cunningly spread many snares to entrap us. Countless people, knowingly or unknowingly, are caught in them. But there is deliverance for us in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. When His eyes are upon us, no matter how sinful we may be, the snares of sin that bind us will be broken. That is why we so desperately need God’s help. The Psalmist, realizing this, cried out: “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” (Psalm 121:1 KJV)

Jesus Himself said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.” (John 8:34 KJV). These sinful snares can only be broken by the Son. “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36 KJV).

When we confess our sins and repent before Christ, our soul escapes like the sparrow from the snare of the fowlers. The net is broken, and we are delivered. The Apostle Paul affirms: “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:2 KJV).

Yes, dearly beloved, only by His grace will our soul escape like the bird from the snare. Our sins, too, will fly away from us: “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12 KJV). Therefore, let us plead in prayer for the help of the Lord who made heaven and earth, that our souls may find true deliverance.

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Scripture Meditation No: 1678
AATHAVAN – Thursday, 11.09.2025

"And therefore, will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him." (Isaiah 30:18)

In this world, we often see lovers waiting for one another. At bus stands, restaurants, and seashores, they eagerly wait for their companions. That waiting itself brings them joy. In the same way, the Lord, who truly loves us, waits for us. He also longs that we, as humans, should wait for Him.

The Lord waits with one purpose—that we may be united with Him. God patiently waits for sinful, perishing men to turn to Him seeking forgiveness. To meet this waiting God, we need not go to any specific place like the lovers of the world do. If we truly desire, we can find Him anywhere. That is why the Scripture says: "the LORD will wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you."

Just as earthly lovers wait for one another, we too must wait for the Lord. Yes, beloved, for the salvation of our souls, we must wait in prayer. The Apostle Paul says: "And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?" (Romans 8:23–24).

We must surrender our hearts to the Lord and wait for Him. Yes, the invisible God has promised us salvation, and we must wait with faith to receive it. "But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." (Romans 8:25)

God will never forsake those who wait for Him. Surely, He will answer His waiting people and grant them grace to experience His glory. That is why today’s verse concludes: "for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him." King David testifies from his own experience: "I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry." (Psalm 40:1).

Yes, beloved, sometimes God’s answer may seem delayed. But He will never allow us to be put to shame for waiting. "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life." (Proverbs 13:12). Let us therefore not forget that the Lord Himself waits to be gracious unto us and longs to have mercy on us. May we, in faith, continue to wait upon Him in prayer.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1679
AATHAVAN - Friday, 12.09.2025

"And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me." (Isaiah 65:10, KJV)

Seeking the Lord does not mean searching like one who lights a candle to look for a lost coin in the dark. Rather, it signifies striving to live a life pleasing unto Him and turning away from the sinful deeds which the Lord hates.

Today’s verse reminds us that great blessings are reserved for those who seek the Lord in their lives. Historically, the Plain of Sharon was a fertile and prosperous region. The roses grown there were considered among the finest in the world. The Song of Solomon compares God to the beauty of Sharon’s rose: “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.” (Song of Solomon 2:1, KJV). Likewise, we compare our Lord Jesus Christ to the Rose of Sharon.

The imagery of today’s verse signifies a future filled with peace, abundance, and safety for those who earnestly seek God. It also mentions the Valley of Achor. This valley was associated with the sin of Achan and the trouble that befell Israel as a result (Joshua 7:26). Yet, the prophecy transforms it into a place where herds may lie down in safety, symbolizing hope, rest, and renewal for God’s people.

In essence, the message of today’s meditation is clear: if we are a people who seek the Lord and long for His fellowship, blessings will surely follow. The imagery of “fold of flocks” and “a place for herds” reflects a peaceful life. Just as sheep and cattle, after wandering in search of food during the day, find rest in their folds at night, so also those who seek the Lord will find rest for their souls.

Today, the people of the world wander restlessly without peace. But our Lord Jesus Christ is both the fold for the sheep (John 10) and the resting place for the herds. He lovingly invites us saying, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, KJV).

Yes, beloved, if we truly desire perfect peace and prosperity, it is not by seeking money but by seeking the Lord daily in our lives. Then, just as He grants peaceful rest to sheep and cattle in fertile valleys, so will He cause us to dwell in peace. “Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore.” (Psalm 105:4, KJV)

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Scripture Meditation No. 1680
AATHAVAN – 13.09.2025 – Saturday

“For they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.” (Jeremiah 2:27, KJV)

Today’s meditation verse reminds us that living a life that does not please God and failing to seek Him is like turning our back on Him. Imagine if we had the chance to meet a Prime Minister or Chief Minister, and instead of honouring them with our face, we deliberately turned our back to them—what great disrespect that would be!

In the same way, the King of kings patiently waits for us and seeks us, but most people ignore Him, being absorbed in worldly affairs, and turn their back on Him. This shows that they fail to give God the honour due unto Him.

Yet, as the Scripture says: “But in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.” People who never regard God, who live in ways displeasing to Him, suddenly cry out, “Lord, save us!” when they are in distress. They even bring offerings and sacrifices at such times. In this way, many treat God lightly, using Him only in times of need.

But the Lord warns: “Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.” (Jeremiah 2:19, KJV)

We may have seen people in our own lives who use us only when they need us. But we must never think we can treat the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth in such a way.

If a sinner turns to God in repentance, He will hear their prayer. But if someone only seeks Him for worldly needs, without any thought of repentance, God will not accept it.

Beloved, if we live with our back toward God, we will end up in a pitiful state. Instead, let us turn our face to Him, confess our sins, and seek His forgiveness. Then, when we call upon Him, He will hear us and not hide His face from us. As David testified: “They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” (Psalm 34:5, KJV) So also, we shall never be ashamed, and our lives will shine with His glory.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1681
AATHAVAN – Sunday, 14.09.2025

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

In this world, people boast in their physical strength, position, authority, or wealth, saying, “I can do all things.” We have seen even in Tamil Nadu politics, how some, in their craze for power, thought they had limitless authority—yet perished in their pride.

But as human beings, we are weak. We must realize that by ourselves we can do nothing. Yes, beloved, if God wills, He can reduce us to nothing in a single moment. That is why the Apostle Paul declared: “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God.” (2 Corinthians 3:5)

The Apostle James also reminds us to depend on God in all our decisions: “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.” (James 4:14-15)

When we surrender ourselves wholly to God, everything becomes possible through His Spirit. A corresponding Old Testament verse to today’s meditation says: “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6). Indeed, not by our human strength, but only by God’s Spirit can all things be accomplished.

If we too would declare with Paul, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” then Christ must grow within us and strengthen us. All the saints we read about in Scripture were ordinary, weak people like us. Yet God accomplished mighty deeds through them. As James reminds us: “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.” (James 5:17)

Yes, ordinary men did extraordinary works by God’s power. As Paul and Barnabas testified: “Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein.” (Acts 14:15)

To say, “I can do all things,” in pride is arrogance. But to say, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” is the mark of a life surrendered to God. Let us yield ourselves fully to Christ. Then we shall receive strength to overcome sin and live victoriously in this world. This is true strength. Only when we first receive this strength can our spiritual life become a life of victory.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1682
AATHAVAN – Monday, 15.09.2025

“You sons of mankind, how long will My honour be treated as an insult? How long will you love what is worthless and strive for a lie?” (Psalm 4:2, NASB)

In today’s verse, the Word of God gives two names to the things of this world: “worthless” and “false.” The Holy God asks: How long will you love what is worthless and pursue what is false, thus dishonouring My glory?

Failing to give God the glory that belongs to Him is itself dishonouring Him. The importance we give to worldly things and to God cannot be the same. When the question arises—worldly things or God—we must choose to honour God. If not, we bring Him dishonour.

Often in this world, we fail to give God the priority due to Him, just to please others. This may be for selfish gain or out of fear. But if we honour God above circumstances and people, He will surely not let us be put to shame.

In the wilderness, “Now when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down from the mountain, the people assembled around Aaron and said to him, ‘Come, make us a god who will go before us; for this Moses, the man who brought us up from the land of Egypt—we do not know what happened to him.’” (Exodus 32:1, NASB). Out of fear of the people, Aaron made a golden calf and declared, “This is your god, Israel, who brought you up from the land of Egypt.”

Not only that, “Now when Aaron saw this, he built an altar in front of it; and Aaron made a proclamation and said, ‘Tomorrow shall be a feast to the LORD.’ So, the next day they got up early, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and got up to engage in lewd behaviour.” (Exodus 32:5–6, NASB)

In the same way, when we give our worship—meant for God—to others or to worldly things, we dishonour God and are left exposed. About Aaron’s act it is written: “Now when Moses saw that the people were out of control—for Aaron had let them get out of control to the point of becoming an object of ridicule among their enemies—” (Exodus 32:25, NASB). God Himself declares: “I am the LORD, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to idols.” (Isaiah 42:8, NASB).

Idols are not just carved images; they include anything that takes priority over God in our lives. Greed itself is idolatry. As Paul warns: “For this you know with certainty, that no sexually immoral or impure or greedy person, which amounts to an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.” (Ephesians 5:5, NASB).

Satan sows greed in our hearts in order to strip away the garment of salvation and put us to shame. Judas, one of the twelve, was ruined by greed sown into his heart by Satan. He lost his salvation, fell into disgrace, and ended his life by suicide.

Therefore, beloved, let us guard ourselves carefully. Let us not dishonour God’s glory, nor love what is worthless, nor pursue what is false.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1683
AATHAVAN – 16.09.2025 – Tuesday

“For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7, NASB)

Today’s meditation verse helps us recognize the difference between the Holy Spirit and unclean spirits, and it guides us to move forward in our spiritual life.

In the Gospel of Mark, we read about a man possessed by an unclean spirit:
“He had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; because he had often been bound with shackles and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces, and no one was strong enough to subdue him.” (Mark 5:3–4, NASB).

Since he lacked a sound mind, people feared he would harm others and tried to restrain him with chains. Yet he would break them and continue causing destruction.

This shows us that a man with an unclean spirit is fearful, without sound judgment, and without love. In contrast, the Holy Spirit is a Spirit of power, love, and discipline. He strengthens us, leads us with love, grants us clarity of mind to walk in the right spiritual path, and also makes us fruitful. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22–23, NASB).

The unclean spirit is described as a spirit of fear. But we have not received such a spirit. Also, throughout the Bible, whenever unclean spirits are mentioned, it is written as “demon-possessed” or “possessed by an unclean spirit.” We, too, usually say “possessed by a demon.” But the Holy Spirit is not one who “possesses” us like that—rather, He comes upon us and descends on us. When He comes, we receive power and live as witnesses. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” (Acts 1:8, NASB).

A life of witness is the true sign of one who has received the Holy Spirit. But sadly, contrary to Christ’s words— “you shall be My witnesses”—many Christian ministers today live without testimony, deceived by unclean spirits. Among people of other faiths, they bring reproach to Christianity. Many reports about Christian ministers in newspapers confirm this.

Based on today’s meditation verse, ministers who frighten people with words (for example, those who say, “If you don’t give tithes, you will be cursed”), ministers who lack love, and ministers who fail to teach the Word clearly are not those filled with the Holy Spirit. By the gift of discernment of spirits (1 Corinthians 12:10), we can recognize them clearly.

Yes, beloved, God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power, love, and discipline. He has given this Spirit for our spiritual benefit. Let us earnestly desire to receive this Spirit in our lives. Only then will we live a victorious spiritual life and bear witness for Christ.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1684
AATHAVAN – 17.09.2025, Wednesday

“For He strengthens the bars of your gates; He blesses your sons among you. He makes peace in your borders; He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat.”
(Psalm 147:13–14, NASB)

Today’s meditation verse highlights the blessings that come when we live a life of righteousness in the fear of the Lord. When we walk in reverence before Him and depend on His grace, blessings follow us. Just one verse before today’s passage, we read:

“The Lord Favors those who fear Him, those who wait for His faithfulness.”
(Psalm 147:11, NASB)

Thus, today’s scripture shows the ways in which God, out of His delight in us, pours out His blessings. The first blessing mentioned is:

“For He strengthens the bars of your gates; He blesses your sons among you.”
This speaks of God’s protection. In our homes, we keep our doors bolted securely, because only when the locks are firm do we feel safe from thieves. Likewise, the Lord Himself becomes our strong defence so that Satan cannot attack and destroy us. This protection is not only for us but also extends to our children through us.

The second blessing is: “He makes peace in your borders.” One of the greatest struggles of mankind today is the lack of peace. Even wealthy and famous people, without inner peace, often end up taking their own lives. But those who seek the Lord are given perfect peace. Yes, the psalmist declares:

“The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.”
(Psalm 29:11, NASB)

Finally, the verse says: “He satisfies you with the finest of the wheat.”
This points to earthly blessings such as food, clothing, and shelter. Notice, it does not simply say wheat, but the finest of the wheat. This means the very best. Dear beloved, when we live a life that glorifies God, He blesses us abundantly—with the best.

Therefore, let us fear the Lord, turn away from evil, worship Him in spirit, surrender ourselves fully to Him, and wait for His grace. Then He, delighting in us, will fulfil His promises—granting us protection, safeguarding our children, giving us true peace, and blessing us with every good gift in this world. Let us hold firmly to His grace.

“Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let’s show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe.”
(Hebrews 12:28, NASB)

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Scripture Meditation No: 1685
AATHAVAN – 18.09.2025, Thursday

“Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” (Luke 6:41, NASB)

A common tendency in human nature is to find fault with others. Yet those who point out the faults of others often fail to realize that they themselves carry the very same weaknesses. Many give eloquent advice to others, but they themselves do not live according to the very counsel they offer. In today’s meditation verse, the Lord Jesus Christ warns us not to live in such a way.

Psychologists explain this behaviour as follows: “When we are caught up in our own struggles, emotions cloud our judgment, causing us to overthink and even imagine the worst. But when giving advice to others, we are able to step back, think more clearly, realistically, and rationally.”

But that is not the real reason. The true reason is that everyone wants to see themselves as better and more righteous than others. Even when guilty of the same sins, people assume that when they advise others, they are still considered good and wise.

In the spiritual life, this is not the right path. Self-examination is vital. When we resist being ruled by emotions and instead act with sober and realistic judgment, we will overcome the habit of fault-finding. The Apostle Paul lived this way. He gave counsel to many churches through his letters and preaching. Yet he always carried the conviction that he himself must also live according to what he preached. That is why he said:

“But I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.” (1 Corinthians 9:27, NASB)

Jesus also warns us that in both worldly and spiritual life, if we judge and condemn others, we too will be judged in the same way before God. “For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.” (Matthew 7:2, NASB)

Not all people in the world have the same knowledge or maturity. Some remain childish in their understanding even as they grow older. Similarly, in the spiritual life, not all have the same level of faith. Therefore, Paul reminds us not to despise or condemn those who are weaker in faith: “For through your knowledge the one who is weak is ruined, the brother or sister for whose sake Christ died.” (1 Corinthians 8:11, NASB)

So, before we criticize others or offer advice, let us pause to ask: Am I qualified? Do I have faults myself? Let us first recognize and remove the log in our own eye; then we can carefully help our brother remove the speck from his eye. Only then will the measure we use for others become the measure God uses for us.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1686
AATHAVAN – 19.09.2025 – Friday

“He is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which became the chief cornerstone.” (Acts 4:11 NASB)

After the death of Jesus Christ, the apostles became mighty witnesses for Him. Their powerful preaching brought about a great spiritual awakening among the people. Because of this, the high priest Annas, along with Caiaphas, seized them, questioned them, and strictly commanded them not to preach about Jesus Christ. During such an interrogation, the apostle Peter quoted today’s meditation verse.

Scripture compares our Lord Jesus Christ to the cornerstone used in building. When laying the foundation of a building, the cornerstone receives special honour. It is often set with prayer and blessing. Yet, in appearance, it may look no different from other stones. Sometimes, it might even be a stone that masons had rejected as unfit for construction.

In the same way, our Lord Jesus Christ was rejected and despised by men. The Jews did not recognize His glory. Dear ones, even we who live a spiritual life may at times face rejection—by our own family, by society, or by those around us—just like those stones that were set aside as worthless. But as those who come to Him, the living stone, we too are being built up as living stones into a spiritual house.

The apostle Peter says: “And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God, you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:4–5 NASB)

Nominal Christians may never face such rejection or neglect, for the world accepts them as they conform to its ways. But for true spiritual believers, the opposite is true—family and society often disregard them and consider them of little worth. That is why Jesus Christ said: “If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you.” (John 15:19 NASB)

Therefore, in our spiritual journey, it is vital to move forward beyond human rejection. If we do not firmly hold on to Him, the precious cornerstone, we too will stumble.
“This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for unbelievers, ‘A stone which the builders rejected, this became the chief cornerstone,’ and, ‘A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.’” (1 Peter 2:7 NASB)

Truly, for those who believe, Christ the cornerstone is precious. But for others, He is nothing more than one among the many they worship—and so He remains a stone of stumbling to them.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1687
AATHAVAN – 20.09.2025, Saturday

“For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25, NASB)

Straying or scattered sheep represent our old life without Christ. Only when we realize the condition of a lost sheep can we fully understand the transformation that happens in our lives once we are redeemed by Christ.

The first struggles of a lost sheep are food and shelter. When under the shepherd’s care, sheep have timely food and water. They also have a safe fold for rest and protection during rain or scorching sun. Moreover, the shepherd guards them from dangerous wild animals.

Likewise, when we lived apart from Christ, the Good Shepherd, we were like scattered and straying sheep, pressed with many needs and problems. But today’s verse tells us that now we have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls. Therefore, those of us who believe and have accepted Christ now enjoy sufficient food, shelter, and protection.

Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, is God the Father’s greatest gift to us. For our salvation, the Father gave His Son to the world and even allowed Him to suffer greatly for us. Truly, “All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the wrongdoing of us all to fall on Him.” (Isaiah 53:6, NASB).

This Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, said: “I am the good shepherd, and I know My own, and My own know Me, just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.” (John 10:14–15, NASB). Christ, who protects us, knows each of us personally, knows our needs, and even gave His life for us—something we should never forget.

We who were once like scattered sheep have now come to the Good Shepherd. Therefore, like David we too can joyfully declare: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4, NASB). Let us continue to live with Him in joy and fellowship.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1688
AATHAVAN – 21.09.2025, Sunday

“As is the earthy one, so also are those who are earthy; and as is the heavenly One, so also are those who are heavenly.” (1 Corinthians 15:48 NASB)

Today’s meditation verse compares Adam and the Lord Jesus Christ. It helps us reflect whether we are living like Adam, the man of dust, or like Christ, the Man of heaven.

Who was Adam, the man of dust? He was disobedient to God and lived according to his own desires. Adam and Eve considered the desire of their eyes more important than God’s command. “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate; and she also gave some to her husband with her, and he ate.” (Genesis 3:6 NASB). Those who live as “earthly people” remain entangled in worldly desires and passions just like Adam.

In contrast, Christ, the heavenly One, lived in complete obedience to the Father, overcoming every sinful temptation. “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things just as we are, yet without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15 NASB). Yes, He was tempted in every way like us, but He overcame.

Today’s verse reminds us that just as the earthly one was, so also are the earthly people. If we live with a love for worldly pleasures like Adam, then we too are earthly. But if we set our minds on the things of Christ, then we will resemble the heavenly One.

The apostle Paul further explains that for now, we have a body of dust like Adam. Yet, if we live a life worthy of Christ, we will also bear the image of the heavenly. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the heavenly kingdom, so we will be transformed to bear the likeness of the heavenly One. “Now I say this, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.” (1 Corinthians 15:50 NASB).

Therefore, if we are to enter into the higher, spiritual, heavenly life where Christ is, we must also put on the likeness of the heavenly, just as now we bear the likeness of the earthly. “Just as we have borne the image of the earthy, we will also bear the image of the heavenly.” (1 Corinthians 15:49 NASB).

Dearly beloved, if we set our desires on earthly things and put on the image of the earthly, we will be cast aside like Adam. But if we long for the higher things where Christ is, then we will be heavenly. And as the heavenly One is, so we also shall be.

“Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth.” (Colossians 3:1-2 NASB). Let us seek the things above, where Christ is seated.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1689
AATHAVAN – 22.09.2025, Monday

“Then Joshua said to the people, ‘Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do miracles among you.’” (Joshua 3:5 NASB)

The journey of Israel toward Canaan was entirely led by the Lord. The Israelites were not well-trained warriors. Yet they overcame battle-hardened and experienced armies. All of these were the wondrous acts of God. But now, standing before them was the Jordan River, blocking their entry into Canaan.

After Moses, Joshua led the people toward the Promised Land. Looking at the Israelites, he declared today’s meditation verse. He directed them not to fear the river but to prepare themselves in holiness: “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do miracles among you.” Yes, beloved, today we run to God with many needs. But we often fail to reflect on how our own lives truly stand before Him.

We read: “So you are to be holy to Me, for I the Lord am holy; and I have singled you out from the peoples to be Mine.” (Leviticus 20:26 NASB). To be called a Christian means we have been set apart from the rest. There is no meaning in living carelessly like the world, and only rushing to God when we have a need. What we need is a separated, holy experience.

It is necessary that we live as holy people, distinct from others. “So you shall consecrate yourselves and be holy, for I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 20:7 NASB). Only when we become holy can we see God, unite with Him, and receive His grace. That is why it is written: “Pursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.” (Hebrews 12:14 NASB).

Beloved, by our own efforts we cannot become holy. It is only possible when Christ works in us. That is the very reason He sacrificed Himself on the cross—that we may be holy. In the Old Testament, people offered animal sacrifices and were cleansed through their blood. But as people of the New Covenant, we have been sanctified by the blood of Jesus Christ. Yes, “By this will, we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all time.” (Hebrews 10:10 NASB).

Perhaps you who are reading this today are waiting on God for a miracle in your life. But if you truly want to receive that miracle, you must first be forgiven and sanctified, just as Joshua instructed. Only when sins are confessed to Christ will they be forgiven, and we can be made holy. Yes—“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do miracles among you”—when we live in holiness, we will surely witness a miraculous transformation in our lives.

Let us therefore confess our sins to Christ today and seek His forgiveness. Then tomorrow, the Lord will perform wonders in our midst. For “…the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7 NASB).

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Scripture Meditation No. 1690
AATHAVAN – 23.09.2025, Tuesday

“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings; and you will go forth and frolic-like calves from the stall.” (Malachi 4:2)

Our Lord Jesus Christ is called the Sun of Righteousness. Today’s meditation verse reminds us that when we live a life in the fear of God, we will surely inherit His blessings.

We read, “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil.” (Proverbs 8:13). When we walk in reverence before the Lord and hate evil, the Sun of Righteousness, Jesus Christ, will shine upon us. What kind of blessings will follow? The Scripture declares: “with healing in its wings; and you will go forth and frolic-like calves from the stall.” In other words, God promises us a life of health and a flourishing, abundant life.

Joseph stands as an example of this truth. Even when he was tempted with sin, he said, “How then could I do this great evil and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9) and fled from sin. Because of his love for God and refusal to compromise, the Lord exalted him next to Pharaoh in Egypt. Indeed, he became like a well-fed calf! Likewise, David, who once tended sheep in humility and the fear of the Lord, was lifted up as the king over Israel.

All through the Bible, we see how the lives of saints were transformed when they chose to walk in the fear of God. The Lord gives us this promise through the prophet Isaiah: “No longer will your sun set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD as an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over.” (Isaiah 60:20)

Not only that, but Mary, the mother of our Lord, also declared that God’s mercy will extend to future generations of those who fear Him: “And His mercy is to generation after generation Toward those who fear Him.” (Luke 1:50)

Therefore, let us hold fast to the Lord and commit ourselves to live in the fear of God. Many Christians think that merely attending church services and worship is enough, while living carelessly in sin at other times. But the Lord desires a God-fearing life more than mere outward worship.

If we live in such reverence before Him, the Sun of Righteousness, Jesus Christ, will rise in our lives. Then our days will be filled with health, and our children and generations to come will also partake in the blessings of God.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1691
AATHAVAN – Wednesday, 24.09.2025

“For by their own sword they did not possess the land, and their own arm did not save them; But Your right hand and Your arm and the light of Your presence, For You favoured them.” (Psalm 44:3)

As human beings, we are weak. It is impossible for us to accomplish great things by our own efforts. In this world, we see ordinary people achieving great feats, yet such achievements do not last, nor do those achievers live truly fulfilled lives. But for us who live a spiritual life, if we do our works in alignment with God’s will, to please Him, God—out of His love for us—will make our endeavours successful.

God desires that people should not depend on their own strength but lean on Him. As it is written: “He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man.” (Psalm 147:10). The “horse” and the “legs of a man” signify human strength and self-reliance apart from God. Again, it is written: “A horse is a false hope for victory; Nor does it rescue anyone by its great strength.” (Psalm 33:17). This tells us that human strength and self-power are vain for deliverance.

In the same way, Israel did not inherit Canaan by their own might, but because the Lord loved them. Scripture says: “But because the Lord loved you and kept the oath which He swore to your forefathers, the Lord brought you out by a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 7:8).

Yes, beloved, if we strive to live a life pleasing to God and walk in His ways, He will delight in us. Then our victories will come from Him. Just as it is said, “For by their own sword they did not possess the land, And their own arm did not save them; But Your right hand and Your arm and the light of Your presence, For You favoured them” (Psalm 44:3)—so also, our lives will be made victorious by Him.

The prophet Micah gives God a new name: “The One Who breaks through.” He declares, “The one who breaks through goes up before them; They break through, pass through the gate, and go out by it. So, their king passes on before them, And the Lord at their head.” (Micah 2:13). The God who lovingly led Israel through the wilderness by a pillar of cloud and a pillar of fire will also, in His love for us, go before us, remove obstacles, and protect us.

Therefore, beloved, as it is written, “For by their own sword they did not possess the land” (Psalm 44:3), let us also recognize that our own strength cannot bring us victory. Instead, let us strive to do works acceptable to God and live as those beloved by Him. In every task, whether small or great, let us not depend solely on our own strength but pray for God’s power. Then He will stand by us, protect us, and grant us victory. His right hand, His arm, and the light of His presence will save us.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1692
AATHAVAN – 25.09.2025, Thursday

“Then Moses said to the Lord, ‘Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither recently nor in time past, nor since You have spoken to Your servant; for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.’” (Exodus 4:10)

Once, I visited a handicrafts exhibition where various dolls and decorative items were beautifully displayed. Among them, I noticed some attractive pieces that were made from discarded coconut shells. The artisans, with their skill, had transformed what was usually thrown away into beautiful works of art. Surprisingly, their price was quite high.

Yes, the very coconut shells that people usually discard as useless were turned by artisans into fascinating artistic pieces that many desired to buy. Buyers proudly placed them in their living room showcases for others to admire with wonder.

In the same way, God is a marvellous master craftsman. Those whom the world despises and casts aside, He exalts to unimaginable heights. One such person was Moses. In his time, people may have looked down on him for his slowness of speech. That is why, when God called him to His service, Moses confessed his inadequacy: “I have never been eloquent … for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.” (Exodus 4:10).

Likewise, in today’s society, people may look down on us because of our caste, job, or economic background. But God does not see us that way. Just as an artisan transforms a discarded coconut shell into a valuable art piece, the Creator of the universe can lift us up and place us in an honourable position. That is exactly what He did with Moses.

We read: “This Moses whom they rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be both a ruler and a deliverer with the help of the angel who appeared to him in the thorn bush. This man led them out, performing wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and in the wilderness for forty years.” (Acts 7:35–36).

But there is one important thing we must do. Like Moses, we must humbly acknowledge our weakness before God. “Now the man Moses was very humble, more than any person who was on the face of the earth.” (Numbers 12:3). If such humility is in us, the Lord will surely use us.

Dear beloved, let us not hide our weaknesses but present them honestly before God, just as Moses did. Perhaps you may say: “Lord, I do not have wisdom like others; I do not have a good education; I am weak in health; I have a disability; I do not have eloquence; I do not have a good job; I lack financial stability; I do not have the social status that others admire.” Whatever our shortcomings may be, let us lay them before God.

Moses remained slow of speech both before and after God spoke to him. Yet, he became an instrument in the hand of God and was exalted. This Moses stands as a lesson for us today.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1693
AATHAVAN – Friday, 26.09.2025

"Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually." (1 Chronicles 16:11)

Today’s meditation verse teaches us that in our daily life, we should not be seekers of worldly possessions, but rather seekers of the Lord.

There is a vast difference between those who seek God to fulfil their worldly desires and those who seek Him with true spiritual longing. Those who are bound to denominational rituals or merely follow worship patterns cannot be called true seekers of the Lord. Such people attend worship to satisfy their own wishes and ideas rather than to truly pursue Him.

Moreover, the one who seeks God only to satisfy worldly desires has a superficial motive. They do not experience the majesty of God’s power or a loving relationship with Him. True spiritual thirst can only be found in those who earnestly seek the Lord. Just as a weary traveller under the hot sun longs for a cup of water, so too does the soul-thirsty person long after God.

Such thirst was evident in the saints mentioned in the Scriptures. Their hearts’ deepest longing was to be filled with the living water flowing from the fountain of life, who is God Himself. God desires that people seek Him with this kind of longing.

King David had such a divine experience. Though he was a great king, neither his throne nor his riches satisfied his soul. His true thirst was for communion with God. That is why he cried out in loving devotion: "As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, God." (Psalm 42:1)

If we have truly tasted the love of God, then we will love Him sincerely and seek Him earnestly. But if our affection is upon worldly things, then we will pray and pursue those things. As it is written: "The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the sons of mankind To see if there is anyone who understands, Who seeks after God." (Psalm 14:2). Yes, beloved, among the multitudes living in this world, the Lord is still watching to see if there are those who seek Him.

When He finds those who truly seek Him, His heart rejoices. Of such people He can say: "Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the young women." (Song of Solomon 2:2). In the midst of the world’s thorns, such seekers are like beautiful lilies blossoming before His eyes.

If we seek God not to gain something from Him, but because He Himself is everything to us, then He delights in us. Let us ask ourselves: Do we seek the Lord Himself, or do we only seek the blessings that come from Him? If we truly seek Him, He will satisfy us with the living water that flows from His heart—an unfailing fountain within us.

Did not Jesus Christ say: "The one who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’" (John 7:38)? If we believe in Christ only for the sake of worldly blessings, then we deceive ourselves. Such a life is like building cracked cisterns that cannot hold water.

Concerning such people, God laments: "For My people have committed two evils: They have abandoned Me, The fountain of living waters, To carve out for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That do not hold water." (Jeremiah 2:13). Therefore, let us not be among those who commit these two evils, but rather let us seek the Lord and His strength; let us seek His face continually.

“Inside the Seeds” 🌳
Scripture Meditation No. 1694
AATHAVAN – Saturday, 27.09.2025

“To whom would He teach knowledge, And to whom would He interpret the message? Those just weaned from milk, Those just taken from the breast.” (Isaiah 28:9)

Today’s meditation verse explains to whom God gives the knowledge of knowing Him. Generally, many think that studying in theological colleges is the way to know God. Therefore, in many churches, theologically trained people are appointed as priests and preachers. But theological education has nothing to do with the knowledge of God. To truly know God in our lives, we must have the heart of a little child. That is exactly what today’s verse says: “To whom would He teach knowledge, And to whom would He interpret the message? Those just weaned from milk, Those just taken from the breast.”

In the Gospel of John, we read about Nicodemus, a teacher. He knew that Jesus came from God. He also understood that unless God is with someone, he could not perform such miracles as Jesus did. That is why he came to Jesus and said: “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” (John 3:2)

Yet, in his personal life, he did not know God; even though he was a teacher of Israel, he did not know God! That is why Jesus asked him: “Are you the teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things?” (John 3:10). Not only that, Jesus also said to him: “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless someone is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3).

Yes, if we want to become heirs of the kingdom of God, it is not enough to say like Nicodemus, “Jesus is Lord, the Son of God.” We must be born again; we must become like children.

For those who have this experience of being born again, the Scriptures give new meanings and fresh revelations. Yes, to them God teaches knowledge and makes them understand His instruction. That is why Jesus referred to such people as little children. Furthermore, it is written: “At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, ‘I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well pleasing in Your sight.’” (Luke 10:21)

Having this experience, King David said: “I have certainly soothed and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child resting against his mother, My soul within me is like a weaned child.” (Psalm 131:2).

Yes, to know God, we need the heart of a little child. Did not Jesus Christ say: “Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” (Mark 10:14; Matthew 19:14)

When we receive the experience of redemption through the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ, we are born again. No matter how grown-up we are, our mind and heart are renewed; the old things pass away, and we become new. We are set free from sin and attain the childlike heart. Therefore, let us confess our sins to Christ and seek forgiveness, so that we may gain this experience. Then, not only will we know God, but as little children weaned from their mother’s milk, He will teach us knowledge and make us understand His instruction.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1695
AATHAVAN – 28.09.2025, Sunday

"Ho, Zion! Escape, you who are living with the daughter of Babylon.” For the Lord of armies says this: “After glory He has sent me against the nations that plunder you, for the one who touches you, touches the apple of His eye.” (Zechariah 2:7–8)

The verse for today emphasizes that as people belonging to Christ, we must escape from the Babylonian life—life enslaved by worldly pleasures and sin—and live the spiritual life of Zion, pleasing to the Lord. When we break free from Babylon, God’s blessing and protection will surely rest upon us.

When the people of Judah had been in captivity under the Babylonians for nearly seventy years, they began to forget their homeland and Jerusalem. They became content with the prosperity of Babylon. In today’s passage, God calls such chosen people of His “Zion.” Their state was like men who, forgetting their own families, run after other women and dwell with them. The people of Judah chose to settle with the daughter of Babylon.

Therefore, through the prophet Zechariah, God spoke to them: “Ho, Zion! Escape, you who are living with the daughter of Babylon. After glory you will have honour. You are the one chosen by the Lord—do not forget it. To declare this to you, He has sent me to the nations (Babylon) who plundered you.” As we have often mentioned in many Aathavan meditations, the Old Testament is a shadow of the New Testament. So, today’s verse must be read in the light of the New Testament truth.

Just as the people of Judah, who belonged to the Lord, lived as slaves in Babylon, fascinated by its prosperity, so too we, the people of Zion, fall into bondage to sin and continue to live as if dwelling with the daughter of Babylon. To such people God says: “Zion, who destroys yourself being deceived by Babylon’s beauty, escape! Then you will have glory,” says the Lord of armies.

Yes, beloved, today we who are caught in the charms and deceptions of the world, living enslaved to them, must come out of the Babylonian life if we long for glory in our lives. When we do so, the Lord Himself will give us full protection.

Slavery is never permanent; its prosperity will not last forever. But when we escape from the Babylonian life, God’s blessing and protection are assured. That is why at the end of today’s passage we read: “The one who touches you, touches the apple of His eye.” (Zechariah 2:8). Indeed, when we turn to Him wholeheartedly, He considers us as the apple of His eye. Therefore, He will not allow anyone or anything to harm us.

To those who return to Him from Babylon, the Lord declares: “Shout for joy and rejoice, daughter of Zion; for behold I am coming, and I will dwell in your midst,” declares the Lord. (Zechariah 2:10). Let us examine ourselves today. If we still find traces of Babylonian ways in us, let us correct ourselves. Then God’s protection will surely be ours.

"Inside the Seeds" 🌳                                                                                                  Scripture Meditation No. 1696
AATHAVAN – Monday, 29.09.2025

“Is it time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses while this house remains desolate?” Now then, the Lord of armies says this: “Consider your ways!”
(Haggai 1:4–5)

The verse spoken about the Temple in Jerusalem applies today to our own bodies, which are the temple of God.

The Scripture says, “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16) and “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?” (1 Corinthians 6:19).

Moreover, we read: “The Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet says: ‘Heaven is My throne, and the earth is the footstool of My feet; what kind of house will you build for Me?’ says the Lord, ‘Or what place is there for My rest?’” (Acts 7:48–49).

This means that the Almighty God, who created heaven and earth, does not remain confined within walls made of mud, bricks, or cement by human hands. Instead, He desires to dwell in us and lead us.

Therefore, it is necessary for our body—the temple of God—to remain pure. But because of our disobedience, the Holy Spirit says this temple often lies in ruins.

Yet people continue to live comfortably in their sinful lifestyles, without even realizing that their inner temple is broken down. That is why today’s verse questions us: “Is it time for you yourselves to live in your panelled houses while this house remains desolate?”

If we defile this temple of our body, it will not bring blessing but rather a curse. Indeed, the following verse warns: “You have sown much only to harvest little; you eat, but there is not enough to be satisfied; you drink, but there is not enough to become drunk; you put on clothing, but there is not enough for anyone to get warm; and the one who earns, earns wages to put into a money bag with holes.” (Haggai 1:6).

This means:

• You labour, but cannot enjoy its full reward.
• You eat, but never feel satisfied.
• You drink, but never feel filled.
• You clothe yourself, but still lack warmth.
• You earn wages, but what you earn slips away and does not remain.

Therefore, the Lord of Armies says: “Consider your ways!” (Haggai 1:7). In other words: Why has your life turned this way? Why do blessings seem absent?

Yes, beloved, many times it is our own actions that block blessings. God asks us to reflect: “Why is my life like this? Even after promotions and salary hikes, why does my life feel without blessing?”

When we align our ways with God and purify our body as His temple, He will come and dwell in us. When the One who is fullness dwells in us, all our emptiness will be filled with His abundance.

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Scripture Meditation No. 1697
AATHAVAN — Tuesday, 30.09.2025

“I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one.” (Ezekiel 22:30)

When I was a little boy, I used to walk to school with my friends. The path from my house to the school was lined with large punnai and cashew trees, giving it the look of a small forest. Along the way were gardens enclosed by mud walls. Inside, they cultivated guava, mango, sapota trees, and small vegetable plants. Because of the fence, these gardens flourished like lush groves, safe and protected.

Once, after heavy rains, a portion of the mud wall of one garden collapsed, leaving an opening wide enough for cattle to enter. The owner was away, and since the fence was not repaired immediately, in just two days all the trees were eaten and destroyed by cattle. Later, until the wall was rebuilt, the owner appointed a strong, Mustache watchman with a thick staff to guard the garden. From then on, the garden was safe again.

In the same way, God brought the people of Israel out of Egypt and planted them as His vineyard. But because of their wicked deeds, the hedge of protection God had given them was broken down. The psalmist laments: “Why have You broken down its walls, so that all who pass that way pick its fruit? A boar from the forest eats it away, and whatever moves in the field feeds on it.” (Psalm 80:12–13). Yes, without protection, the vineyard is ravaged by wild boars and beasts. Protection is essential.

Satan comes like cattle and like a roaring lion to destroy people who live without God’s protection. When the hedge is broken, he finds it easy to enter. Just as the watchman was appointed to guard the breached garden, God needs His people to stand in the gap and intercede as watchmen for those vulnerable lives. Therefore, God says: “I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one.” (Ezekiel 22:30).

Moses once stood in the gap to intercede. When Israel sinned against God, “So He said that He would destroy them, if Moses, His chosen one, had not stood in the gap before Him, to turn away His wrath from destroying them.” (Psalm 106:23). Abraham stood in the gap and prayed for Lot (Genesis 18:17–33). Job prayed for his friends (Job 42:10). Above all, our Lord Jesus Christ prayed for us (John 17:20–26).

The apostle Paul also exhorts us: “First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people.” (1 Timothy 2:1).

Dear beloved, we too must stand in the gap and pray for our nation. God expects this from us. Yet, before doing so, we must strengthen ourselves, because Satan, the destroyer, always works against us. The prophet warns: “The one who scatters has come up against you. Guard the fortress, watch the road; strengthen your back, summon all your strength.” (Nahum 2:1).

With this strength, let us stand in the gap and intercede for our relatives, friends, and our nation who do not yet know the Lord.