DEVOTIONALS | INSPIRE VERO

“ Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves ...” — Mark 11:13 (NIV) Jesus was hungry. From a distance, the fig tree looked promising — green leaves, the appearance of life. But when He got closer, there was nothing. No fruit. Only show. So He cursed the tree. It’s a hard moment in the Gospels. But it wasn’t about the tree — it was a parable in action. A tree that appeared fruitful but was barren represents something deeper: lives that look full of faith but lack true substance. How often do we carry leafy signs of spirituality — while bearing no real fruit? God isn’t drawn to appearances. He’s drawn to hearts that are rooted in Him — that bear love, humility, truth, and obedience. 💭 If Jesus came close to inspect your life today — would He find fruit, or just leaves? 🙏 Prayer : Lord, I don’t want to just appear alive — I want to be alive in You. Forgive me for the times I’ve settled for outward...

“The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, He said to him, ‘Follow Me.’"— John 1:43 (NIV)  I never thought discipleship would be this radical. It was always easy for me to think about being a disciple or a servant of God—until I began to truly understand what that meant. I used to imagine discipleship as something noble and fulfilling (and it is), but I had not counted the cost.  I’ve been asked if I genuinely desire to be in ministry. That question shook me—perhaps, not because I lacked love for God, but because it forced me to confront the weight of His call. The more I examined the reality of serving Jesus, the clearer it became: I am not called to comfort, but to obedience. Not to convenience, but to surrender.  When Jesus called Philip in John 1:43, He said two simple words: “Follow Me.” But in those words was a weighty invitation—one that demanded everything. In the culture of that day, to follow a rabbi meant you left your home, your liveliho...

  *“Son, your sins are forgiven you” (Mark 2:5)* In this passage, we read that Jesus was preaching in a house so crowded that there was no room left—not even at the door. Some people brought a paralyzed man, but because they couldn't reach Jesus through the crowd, they opened the roof above Him and lowered the man down.   What’s striking is that the Bible says, _ “Jesus saw their faith”_ —not just the faith of the paralyzed man, but the faith of those who carried him. Perhaps the man himself did not yet believe or know Jesus. We can’t say for sure. What we do know is that his friends believed—and that faith moved Jesus.   Yet, instead of immediately saying “Be healed” or “Get up and walk,” Jesus said, _ “Son, your sins are forgiven.”_ Jesus recognized that this man’s deepest need was not physical, but spiritual. Even if his body were healed, without spiritual healing, he would still be lost.   So often, we focus more on our physical needs—health, comfort, success—an...

“Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, ‘Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name."   Luke 10:17 Jesus sent the seventy in pairs to various towns and places with clear instructions. They obeyed His call, went out in faith, and returned with joy—rejoicing not in their own strength, but in what the Lord had done through them. Often in ministry, we become disheartened—not because God is absent, but because we either fail to truly listen to the Sender or set our expectations on our own terms. By the end of the year, instead of rejoicing in what has happened, we tend to focus on what did not. We measure our calling by results, forgetting that sometimes the very imperfections and difficulties are the reasons we are sent. It is worth remembering that God works through us in ways far beyond our own abilities. If we have been faithful to the task entrusted to us, we should give thanks. Let us not overlook the quiet victories, the small beginnings, and the hidden miracles t...

I have heard some people say that they set an appointed time in the day for prayer. When I asked someone if he could pray for another person, he responded that it wasn’t his time to pray. For him, there was a specific time set aside for prayer. While it is good to have a dedicated time for prayer, it is interesting to ask: Does God need an appointment for us to pray to Him?   1 Thessalonians 5 tells us to “pray without ceasing.” Colossians 4:2 also says, “Continue steadfastly in prayer.” This is a beautiful reminder that communication with God is not bound by time or place. Wherever we are, and whenever we need or want to pray, it is always open. Communication with God is open 24/7.   Have you ever remembered something quickly and decided to make a call before you forget? That’s how we can talk to God every moment. God is even more available than that. He hears the silence, the quietness of our hearts. He sees the tears even when words fail. It doesn’t matter what situation ...

"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV)   Roots are essential for growth. Just as a tree must be deeply rooted to stand firm against storms, so must our faith be firmly anchored in Christ. Without strong roots, plants wither, and trees are easily uprooted when harsh winds blow.  Consider the pine tree—its roots often grow deeper than the height of the tree itself. This deep foundation not only makes it resilient against strong winds but also allows it to absorb essential nutrients more efficiently, ensuring healthy growth.  In the same way, being rooted in Christ means establishing a deep relationship with Him through Scripture and prayer. When we immerse ourselves in His Word and seek Him daily, we build a faith that withstands trials and resists false teachings. A deeply rooted faith do...