Meditations With James Arheghan

James Arheghan
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Meditations is giving you the tools to meditate on God’s word daily so you can make your way prosperous and have good success. Contact Us: jamesdpreacher@gmail.com

  1. 5H AGO

    Season 5 Episode 51

    Anchor Scriptures (NIV) Luke 6:32–33 – “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?” Romans 5:8 – “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 1 John 4:19 – “We love because he first loved us.” 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 – “Love is patient, love is kind… it is not self-seeking.” Episode Summary Many people quietly wrestle with this question: “What if I love him with everything… and he doesn’t love me back?” Is the purpose of love to be loved in return? Or is love something deeper? In this episode of Meditations, Rev. James explores the biblical foundation of love—not as a transaction, but as a reflection of God’s nature. Discover why love is not about securing affection, why rejection does not invalidate your capacity to love, and how loving biblically transforms you first. You’ll learn that love rooted in God is never wasted—whether it is reciprocated or not. Key Points Love is not a transaction; it is a reflection of God’s character. God loved us before we loved Him back (Romans 5:8). Loving someone does not guarantee they are assigned to you. You are responsible for your character, not someone else’s decision. Rejection does not mean your love failed. Biblical love grows you—even when it is not returned. The purpose of love is obedience, transformation, and alignment with Christ.

    16 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Season 5 Episode 50

    1 John 4:20 (NIV): “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.” Episode Summary:It’s easy to claim we love God—but Scripture says real love can’t stay in the mouth. In this episode, we focus on the phrase “whoever claims” in 1 John 4:20 and confront a simple truth: love for God must be visible in our actions, words, behavior, and habits. If our relationships don’t reflect love, our claims don’t hold weight. God is calling us beyond confession—into transformation. Key Points: “Whoever claims” means anyone can say the right thing—talk is easy. God isn’t looking for claims; He’s looking for fruit. Love is not just a feeling—it’s behavior seen in words, tone, habits, and reactions. “Hate” can hide in respectable forms: bitterness, contempt, gossip, unforgiveness, sarcasm. The proof of loving God is loving people we can see—especially in everyday life.

    18 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Season 5 Episode 49

    Anchor Verse (NIV):“We love because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19 Episode Summary Love can feel hard—especially when you’re tired, hurt, or dealing with difficult people. In this episode, we explore the secret behind lasting, Christ-centered love: it doesn’t start with us. According to 1 John 4:19 (NIV), our love is a response to God’s initiating love. Learn how receiving God’s love daily empowers you to forgive, stay soft-hearted, set healthy boundaries, and love beyond convenience. Key Points Love is not something we manufacture—it’s something we reflect. The word “first” means God loved you before you got it all right. If you don’t live loved, you won’t love well—connection to God is the source. Loving people doesn’t always mean approving behavior—love can include boundaries. A simple weekly practice: receive God’s love first, then respond in love.

    17 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Season 5 Episode 48

    Anchor Verse: Gospel of John 15:12 (KJV) — “This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.” Episode Summary:Jesus didn’t leave love up to our personal preferences, moods, or culture—He gave a command and a standard: love one another the way He loved us. In this episode, we explore what it means to stop loving “our own way” and begin loving with the pattern of Christ—sacrificial, initiating, truthful, and consistent love. Key Points: Love is not just a feeling; it is a command from Jesus. Jesus defines the standard of love: “as I have loved you.” Loving “our own way” often becomes conditional, convenient, or self-centered. Jesus-love is sacrificial—it costs something. Jesus-love initiates—it doesn’t wait for people to deserve it. Jesus-love is truthful—it speaks truth with grace, not cruelty. Jesus-love is consistent—it remains steady even under pressure.

    17 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Season 5 Episode 47

    Anchor Scriptures (KJV) 1 John 4:7“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.” 1 John 5:4“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” Galatians 5:6“For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.” Episode Summary What is the true secret to overcoming the world? Many believers focus on building stronger faith — yet Scripture reveals a deeper foundation: love. In this episode of Meditations, we uncover the powerful connection between being born of God, walking in love, and activating a faith that produces victory. If love is the evidence of the new birth, and faith is what overcomes the world — then love must be the force that makes faith work. Discover why the believer who walks in love cannot live in defeat, how unforgiveness weakens spiritual authority, and why choosing love is one of the highest expressions of spiritual maturity. New birth produces love.Love energizes faith.Faith guarantees victory. Key Takeaways The clearest evidence that you are born of God is not gifting — it is love. The lover is the overcomer because those born of God defeat the world. Faith reaches its full power only when it operates through love. Bitterness and unforgiveness can short-circuit your faith. Walking in love keeps your spirit free for faith to function. The strategy for overcoming the world is not becoming harder, but becoming more loving.

    17 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Season 5 Episode 46

    Anchor verse,: 1John 4:7-12

    16 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Season 5 Episode 45

    Anchor Verse (KJV):1 John 4:18 — “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” Episode Summary Fear can feel like an inner prison—endless “what ifs,” anxiety, and tormenting thoughts. In this episode, we meditate on 1 John 4:18 and discover how God’s perfect love doesn’t manage fear—it casts it out. You’ll learn why fear brings torment, what “perfect love” truly means, and how resting in God’s love brings peace, confidence, and stability for today and tomorrow. Key Points Fear has torment: it doesn’t just warn you; it tries to control you. Perfect love casts out fear: God’s love evicts fear from the heart. Perfect love is maturity: not your love becoming perfect, but your heart becoming established in God’s love. God’s love heals identity-based fear: when you’re secure in God, fear loses its grip. Two fears God’s love confronts: fear of judgment/punishment and fear of tomorrow.

    15 min

  8. FEB 13

    Season 5 Episode 44

    Anchor Scripture (KJV):“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” — Psalm 55:22 Episode Summary In this episode, we meditate on Psalm 55:22 and learn God’s simple but powerful invitation: don’t carry your burdens alone—cast them on the Lord. We explore what it means to “cast” (transfer the weight), how God sustains us in seasons of pressure, and why the righteous can face storms without being moved. You’ll also get a short, practical burden-release moment you can repeat anytime anxiety or heaviness tries to return. Key Takeaways Casting is not denial—it’s transfer. God may not remove every pressure instantly, but He promises to sustain you. “Not moved” doesn’t mean no storm; it means your foundation won’t collapse. Burdens often return—so casting is a daily lifestyle, not a one-time act. When fear comes back, return to the verse and re-cast the burden. Practical Application (Quick Exercise) Name it: “Lord, this is what is weighing me down.” Release it: “I cast this burden on You.” Replace it: “You will sustain me; I will not be moved.”

    16 min
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