DAY 154 Mark 11:30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. This question which Jesus asked, was one that prompted a mini discussion to determine the better answer. According to those who were asked this question, the better response was 'we do not know'. Yet, from the same question,... Continue Reading →
FRUITS THAT REMAIN
DAY 153 Mark 11:13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. Today's text is one that provokes a bit of an ethical dilemma. Let... Continue Reading →
HERALDS OF YOUR RISING
DAY 152 Mark 10:48-49 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” Normally, from the very first instance, Jesus addresses... Continue Reading →
WHAT DOES YOUR VOICE CARRY?
DAY 151 Luke 1:41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him. There are many sounds in this world, and as far as our memory and previous experiences go, we are able to create a relationship between sounds and emotions.... Continue Reading →
OPENING THE ACCOUNTING BOOKS
DAY 150 Mark 10:28 Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.” Dont be surprised at all when one day, all of a sudden you wake up and begin to take stock of the things in your life purely from an investment point of view. There are times when... Continue Reading →
MINIBITES
DAY 149 A few points for reflection even as we approach the end of the month 1. If the devil finds the gate of your love, you can become a slave through lust. Man is a creature of appetites: visual, auditory, sensual, tactile among others. These regulate our walk and talk. Where a man has... Continue Reading →
PENTECOST
DAY 147 We have the Holy Spirit, but does He have us? As many as believed, He gave power to become sons of God(John 1:12). However, becoming is only the start because as many as are led by the Spirit, they are the sons of God(Romans 8:14). What therefore is your degree of alignment and... Continue Reading →
WATCH OUT FOR DISTRACTIONS
DAY 146 Peter receives a rather sharp rebuke when he attempts to ask Jesus about what plans He had for John. His question seemed to be a rather innocent: 'Lord, what about him?(Jn 21:21b)" Jesus' response is even more interesting. He looks squarely at Peter and tells him 'If I want him to live until... Continue Reading →
IT’S ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT US
DAY 145 Reference text: John 21:15-19 Whenever God deals with us on any matter, whether through rebuke, chastening or correction, it is for our profiting. It is for our sake, not His sake. Let's go on a journey through today's Gospel. The text is the account of a dialogue between Jesus and Peter. We would... Continue Reading →