Manoj Iype

Biblical intimacy starts with self-giving rather than entitlement. The beauty of a covenant relationship is found in relational harmony and balance through seasons of life. In the Song of Solomon, we have a beautiful picture of growing intimacy between a man and a woman; the bride is not just emotional but expressing exclusive devotion, mutual responsibility, and unbreakable safety. We find at least three progressive levels of intimacy in the eight chapters that comprise the Song of Solomon....

1 Samuel 30:6 is a pivotal, turning point in King David’s life. It reads, “And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” This speaks of a shift in David’s psychology from an emotional get-me-out of this situation to covenantal realignment. To be distressed is to “be bound” “to be pressed into a narrow place.” David had returned to his base...

We have more labour saving devices than any previous generation in history, yet many still do not have rest. Work always expands to fill the available hours in a day unless each one designates a time for rest. Rest originated as a gift of God, but we have a choice whether to receive this gift. The Bible describes two kinds of rest: Sabbath rest and Dominion rest. Sabbath Rest It is a time of rest when you cease from normal work and experience physical, emotional, and mental respite. God’s...