Reference text: 2nd Kings 5:1-15 Today's scripture captures the story of Naaman, the Syrian. It presents a very interesting sequence of information transfer that begins with a little girl making a recommendation to her mistress, Naaman's wife. This information is passed on to Naaman who then tells his master, the King of Syria. This king... Continue Reading →
A RESTING PLACE FOR YOUR FAITH
John 4:42 NKJV Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.” There is often a portal of entry into God, and that is often the testimony or stories... Continue Reading →
INHERITANCES CAN BE LOST
Reading the parable of the prodigal son always brings fresh questions and perspectives. Today, the verses of focus are 11 and 12 of Luke chapter 15. To further illustrate the point, he told them this story: “A man had two sons. When the younger told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now,... Continue Reading →
A GREAT DIVIDE
Luke 16:26 And besides all this, a great chasm has been fixed between us and you, so that even those who wish cannot cross from here to you, nor can anyone cross from there to us.’ In the context of Mark 11:24, "Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,... Continue Reading →
WHAT ARE YOU ASKING FOR?
Matthew 20:22 NIV “You don’t know what you are asking,” Jesus said to them. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” they answered. Have you ever looked back at your life and taught "I am happy God did not answer that prayer". Because if He honoured all your words, would... Continue Reading →
A LIVING CONTRADICTION
Matthew 23:2 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. Do as I say, but not as I do. That instruction works for people who are of age and understand the language or medium through which such... Continue Reading →
YOU CANNOT EXPECT WHAT YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN
Luke 6:37-38 NKJV “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you... Continue Reading →
GOD TAKES HIS TIME BEFORE GIVING
Deuteronomy 26:19 that He will set you high in praise and name and honor above all the nations He has made, and that you will be a holy people to the LORD your God, as He has promised. Some people think that God is insecure, and that He holds His children back from attaining significant... Continue Reading →
YOUR HEART, THE YOUR GIFT
Matthew 5:23-24 ESV So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. If we aren't careful, we might be tempted to think... Continue Reading →