The Adonai's Crescent

God has us where He wants us - Breaking Saul, Becoming Paul Reference: Acts 9 Saul, once a fervent religious extremist, was transformed when God chose to claim him and place him precisely where He intended. The journey from Jerusalem to Damascus holds every detail of this profound transformation. It was an intense, 140-mile mission driven by fury to eradicate the followers of Christ—a mission sanctioned by the chief priest and spiritual leader but not approved by the Lord. God will halt what He does not permit , and so Saul was abruptly stopped, stunned by a blinding flash of light. In that moment, Jesus commanded him to go into the city, where he would be told what to do next. God has us where He wants us.... Saul had order, but in a split second, the very people he was leading ended up guiding him after a heavenly encounter caused him to lose his sight. Realizing he had been doing the exact opposite of what was right in the name of religion, he experienced a relationship with God for...

Our God is the Lord who has everything planned out in advance. Reference: Lk 22:1-14 Two contrasting reflections emerge from this scripture: three were trained by Jesus, yet one ultimately betrayed Him, while the other two obeyed and fulfilled His instructions. Our Lord knows and plans everything in advance, including His own death, its method, and its purpose. Passover week was bustling with drama. In Luke 22, the religious leaders and chief priests were practically steaming over Jesus, plotting to oust Him at the first whiff of a chance. Then came Judas, who, thanks to his wandering attention span and a nose for personal gain, left the door wide open for trouble. Instead of keeping his eyes on Jesus and the big plan unfolding before him, he practically waved at the religious crowd with a sign saying, “Use me!” And so, they did—turning him into the perfect bait to reel in Jesus for the crucifixion. On the contrary, Peter and John were receiving every signal, bit by bit, to align with ...

Two expressions of surrender. Reference  Esther 4:16 - if I perish, I perish. Esther 8:17 - because the fear of Jews seized the people  Ruth 1: 16-17 - ...your God my God.... Ruth 4:17 - A Son born to Naomi (through Boaz & Ruth) they named him Obed, the father of Jesse and David ( genealogy of Jesus) The challenges we face shouldn’t keep us from trusting Him, because God never stops working in those moments. His promises, purpose, and presence are always there for us to hold onto if we’re willing to open our hearts to Him. Esther’s life was far from easy or comfortable; she lost her parents and was cared for by her uncle Mordecai. By God’s favour, she was brought into the palace at Susa. Responding to a timely call, she joined her uncle through three days of prayer and fasting before carefully presenting her case to the king to seek his intervention. Her plea was heartfelt: “We’ve been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed—sold to be massacred, eliminated. If we had merel...

The fragrance of the Ointment filled the room Reference Jn 12:1-6 & Mt 26:6-7 & Mk 14:3-9 John, Mark, and Matthew all documented this moment. The last time these four gathered at their home, Mary received great personal recognition and had a memorable experience. This time, she aimed to surpass her previous best in honouring Jesus. Perhaps through small spiritual habits, the loss of her brother, and moments of wondering why God seemed silent, she learned unique lessons and witnessed Lazarus being raised from the dead. Wanting to give her very best—perhaps her savings or even her dowry—Mary chose an expensive, aromatic oil: 12 ounces, 340 grams, about a pint, three-quarters of a pound, made of pure nard, worth a year’s wages. Without hesitation, she poured it on Jesus’ feet, anointing them, massaging them, and wiping them dry with her hair. She broke cultural, status, and protocol barriers, which is exactly what God expects of us She threw open her doors in an act and expression...

Yakol >> YaKHOL Reference: Numbers 13 & 14 chapters... God commanded Moses to send leaders to scout the Promised Land. When it’s a command, there’s really only one option—to obey. So Moses chose leaders from each tribe. The twelve selected were sent with instructions to go up to the Negev, observe the land and its people—whether they were strong or weak, many or few—and assess their character. They were also told to bring back some grapes and other kinds of fruit from the land. After forty days of exploring the land, they returned to give their report to Moses, Aaron, and the congregation. Everyone agreed on a few points: the land was indeed prosperous, flowing with milk and honey; its cities were fortified; and its people were powerful. They brought back a cluster of grapes so large it had to be carried by two men, along with other fruits. They also found descendants of Anak in the land, as well as Jebusites, Hittites, and others in the hill country, and Canaanites by the se...

Throw Open doors to God Reference: Romans 5:1-2 (MSG):  “By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s Grace and Glory, standing tall and shouting our Praise.” In everyday English, to “throw open” something means to open it wide, suddenly, and without hesitation—not just a crack or cautious peek, but a full-swing, unlatched, unbolted gesture. It conveys a release of defensiveness, no ID checks at the door, no chain left fastened. It blends vulnerability with welcome—like pulling back curtains to let morning light flood a dark room, or swinging open your front door to a long-missed friend. By contrast, a “door kept shut” declar...

What Happens When You Throw Open Your Doors? Reference: Romans 5:1-2 (MSG):  “By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open His door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s Grace and Glory, standing tall and shouting our Praise.” In everyday English, to “throw open” something means to open it wide, suddenly, and without hesitation—not just a crack or a cautious peek, but a full swing, unlatched and unbolted. It suggests dropping all defences—no ID checks at the door, no chain left fastened. It mixes vulnerability with welcome, like pulling back curtains to let morning light pour into a dark room, or swinging open your front door to greet a long-missed friend. By contrast, a ...