A man is pictured in a hot desert sun. Sweat drips off him as in desperation he lifts up his only source of hope, the indispensable canteen! 

The picture is all to real my friends in the spiritual life. We are all wandering in the wilderness, the desert of sin we call this evil world. Dangers abound, the devil as a serpent is ready to destroy our lives at a moment's notice of unguardedness. In this hot barren wasteland of sin, death awaits all who don't take hold of the indispensable canteen, the Word of Life. The Words of Jesus, as given in the Holy Bible, are the Source of Life for the weary parched traveller.

Jesus said, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4. Our life comes from studying and following Jesus' Words of instruction and hope in the Holy Bible. Every Word of that book is vital for us to study.

We are told, 

2Tim 3:16 "All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"

Are you, dear reader, thirsty for the Word of life? Tired of the ultimate dehydration and death that a life apart from Jesus and His Word only offers? Do you desire the peace, joy, fulfilment and hope that God's Word can give? Why don't you make a simple commitment to Jesus, that every day you will read His Holy Word and follow what it says. Why don't you invite Him into your life, and ask for His guidance as you do so? You'll find that the indispensable canteen will readily quench your heart's deepest needs and longings, and bring you that joy and peace that you need!

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Have you ever heard someone say, “I won’t believe in Jesus or God unless I see a miracle myself”? It’s helpful to remember what Jesus’ disciples experienced. They spent over three years with Him, saw miracles like healing the sick, calming storms, and raising the dead. But what convinced them most that Jesus was truly the Messiah? Was it the miracles? No—they trusted the prophecies in the Bible that pointed to Jesus.

Later, the Apostle Peter reflected on this, saying they weren’t following fake stories but were eyewitnesses of Jesus’ glory—like during the Mount of Transfiguration, when God confirmed His divine nature (see Matthew 17). John also shared that they had seen and handled Jesus, the Word of Life. But even more powerful than their personal experiences was the prophecy in Scripture that predicted Jesus’ coming and His work.

In 2 Peter 1:19, Peter describes prophecy as “a more sure word”—a light in the darkness. The prophecies of the Old Testament, especially those in Daniel and Revelation, clearly point to Jesus as the Messiah, the Divine Son of God. The disciples used these prophecies to share the message of salvation, and within a few decades, the gospel spread to the whole world (Colossians 1:23; Acts 17:6).

The greatest proof of Jesus’ divine identity as the Son of God, come to save mankind, isn’t just the miracles He performed long ago, but the fulfilled prophecies of the Bible—proof that God’s Word is true. Want a miracle to believe in Jesus? Study Bible prophecy. It testifies to the miraculous, all-knowing power of God—who, through His Word, has predicted the rise and fall of nations centuries in advance, identified key global powers in the last days, and pointed unmistakably to the signs of Jesus’ soon return. And yes, Jesus is coming back soon, and we need to prepare ourselves and warn the world of His return!

If we want to be most effective in sharing the message of salvation and hope through Jesus Christ—and to prepare others for His coming—let’s focus on presenting the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation clearly. Only then will our message have the same power that the early disciples had in their work.

Next time someone says they need to see a miracle to believe, remind them of the greatest miracle—the prophetic Word of God. It’s a sure and powerful proof of His love, His plan for salvation, and His promise to return.

Maybe you are struggling to believe in Jesus today? Choose now to believe in Him and make Him the Saviour of your life! Study the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation, and be ready for His soon return!