A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Reference: Mark 10: 33-45Today's text of reference is another one that is quite interesting. James and John gather the confidence to make a request to Jesus, and they preface their request with a preamble "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask" (vs 36). That in effect was a request for a... Continue Reading →
Peter was bold make a statement a question which preceded a question Jesus discerned and so offered an answer before he completed it. This was the statement "see we have left everything and followed you"(Mark 10:28). That was perhaps a statement many would want to, but dare not make. However, Peter threw it straight at... Continue Reading →
Genesis 3:12 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” A contract is intended to be a two way street - an offer first, and then its acceptance. While it seemed Adam was laying the blame on Eve, his words revealed... Continue Reading →
John 20:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me. We read about what seems to be a Question and answer session between Peter and Jesus. However, on this account, Jesus does not... Continue Reading →
The scene captured in today's text is not humorous, it is a scene that captures a trial which attempts to gain insight into the ongoing conflict between Paul and the Jews. However, things unravel quickly after one statement from Paul ", “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. It is with respect to... Continue Reading →
On all accounts, in the midst of potential danger, being removed from the situation seems a reasonable approach. In the life of Jesus, we see this on a number of occasions - when Herod sought his life as an infant and when the people sought to throw him down the cliff. Yet, in the priestly... Continue Reading →
A heart of prayer precedes a habit of prayer While discipline can serve as a fuel for prayer, prayer in itself has to become a heart to heart affair with God. 'A heart of prayer' is where intimacy leads, and this is preferred over 'a habit of prayer' where prayer becomes a mechanical recital of... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Acts 18:23-28 The words "start with what you have" came to mind after reading the reference text. A story is told about of a man who after reading the words captured in Proverbs 6:6 "go to any you slacker, consider it's ways and be wise", went out to purchase 'an ant farm'. This... Continue Reading →
John 16:20 Truly, truly I say to you that you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will grieve, but your grief will be turned into joy! Today's verse in context was Jesus seemingly preparing his disciples for his departure. However, the focus of our discourse today lies in the first part... Continue Reading →
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