Marnes Nel

God is not angry

For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion and mercy I will gather you [to Me] again. In a little burst of wrath I hid My face from you for a moment, but with age-enduring love and kindness I will have compassion and mercy on you, says the Lord, your Redeemer. – […]

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Life in the Scriptures

You search and investigate and pore over the Scriptures diligently, because you suppose and trust that you have eternal life through them. And these [very Scriptures] testify about Me! And still you are not willing [but refuse] to come to Me, so that you might have life. – John 5:39-40 Jesus was speaking to the

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Grace vs self-help

“But grow in grace (undeserved favour, spiritual strength) and recognition and knowledge and understanding of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (the Messiah). To Him [be] glory (honour, majesty, and splendour) both now and to the day of eternity. Amen (so be it)!” – 2 Peter 3:18 (AMPC) It is important to realize that this

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The message of the Cross

“For I resolved to know nothing (to be acquainted with nothing, to make a display of the knowledge of nothing, and to be conscious of nothing) among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” – 1 Corinthians 2:2 (AMP) I am not sure how long Paul stayed there in Corinth when he ministered there, but

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Feasting at the Table

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over. – Psalm 23:5 (AMP) What God says about you remains true, no matter what situation you might be facing. Maybe you feel today that you know that Jesus died for you on

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You are forgiven

Forgiveness came through the cross of Jesus Christ. It is freely given to the whole world and it is every individual’s own choice whether he or she will receive it. If you have already received this wonderful gift, I want to remind you that you are forgiven from your past, present and future sins. Many

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