A daily walk in faith, hope and love
In first Samuel 30, we read about David and his army when their dwelling of Ziklag was raided by the Amalekites while they were away in battle against the Philistines. David's question to God and the subsequent response forms the basis of today's discussion: " So David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue... Continue Reading →
Before Stephen was stoned, the action of the crowd was significant: "At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him" (Acts 7:57). Their first action was to plug their ears from hearing. Because if faith comes by hearing, that faculty had to be cut off to sustain... Continue Reading →
When the audience of Jesus returned to the place proximal to where they had been fed, to their surprise, on arrival neither Jesus nor his disciples could be found. It is the action which follows this realization that forms the focus of our discussion today: Therefore when the crowd saw that Jesus is not there,... Continue Reading →
When multiple priorities exist, choices result in trade offs, and that is where problems arise. The Apostle encountered their first hiccup with increasing numbers when the story of food distribution came up. And while this was a genuine cause for concern, they were quick to realise that it created a need for prioritisation: "So the... Continue Reading →
Acts 5:38-39 And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.” Before one picks a side... Continue Reading →
Acts 5:38-39 And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.” Before one picks a side... Continue Reading →
We encounter an improbable situation in the Acts of the Apostles today with detailed description as follows: We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.”(Acts 5:23). There is often only one way in, or out of a prison, hence trying... Continue Reading →
J Before reading today's discourse further, remember these words: " I don't know" is not always a valid answer to some questions. In our journey through life, we grow and learn all in the pursuit of mastery. In that process, mistakes are made and opportunities to declare one's ignorance often goes undetected and come at... Continue Reading →
I read the account of Elijah and the widow earlier today, and the link to today's text was made even clearer - that there are pointers that should cause others to see God at work through an individual. You can try to fake this, but surely not long enough. For many of us, this may... Continue Reading →
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