Monthly Archives: October 2020

Bethel and Babel (22 October 2020) (Daily Devotions by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran) There are two contrasting ideas and religion.  One is human initiative, and another is divine initiative.  Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and … Continue reading →

Laban’s principle (21 October 2020) (Daily Devotions by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran) A young professional in her mid-thirties she came to know the Lord as personal savior when she was a student.  All her family members are not Christians.  Her … Continue reading →

Presenting gospel (20 October 2020) (Daily Devotions by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran) Always we ought to be prepared to share the gospel to those who are curious about our great hope.  (I Peter 3:15) However, we should have divine wisdom … Continue reading →

Lord defends! (19 October 2020) (Daily Devotions by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran) Daily we hear people murmur and grumble for variety of reasons.  Some could be against us.  If we take offense easily, we may try to defend ourselves.  However, … Continue reading →

A faith of equal standing (18 October 2020) (Daily Devotions by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran) Simon Peter was a dynamic disciple of Lord Jesus Christ.  In the beginning of his journey as a disciple, he was self-interested, dominating, impetuous, boastful … Continue reading →

Put Away! (17 October 2020)  (Daily Devotions by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran) In Christian life, we must cast away or throw away or put away certain things.  Paul advises us to put away childish things (I Corinthians 13:11) Peter writes: … Continue reading →

Fear to Freedom (16 October 2020) (Daily Devotions by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran) Unwarranted and Unhealthy fear could paralyze anyone.  There are various kinds of fear.  First, Reverential fear of God that gives wisdom.  (Proverbs 9:10) Second, fear because of … Continue reading →

Cain, Balaam and Korah (15 October 2020) (Daily Devotions by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran) Jude is very harsh with false teachers.  He compares with three personalities of Old Testament.  “Woe to them! For they walked in the way of Cain and … Continue reading →

DNA of doing Good! J.N. Manokaran Short description There was a man who was paralyzed for thirty-eight years and was lying besides Pool of Siloam.  He believed that an angel would come suddenly and stir up the water, and the … Continue reading →

Identification of False teachers (14 October 2020) (Daily Devotions by Rev. Dr. J.N. Manokaran) False teachers, false prophets, false doctrines are dangerous to church throughout the history of the church.  Jude provides some indicators to identify false teachers and carefully … Continue reading →