A daily walk in faith, hope and love
165/365 RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY Luke 9:12 Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” Two things that go together are responsibility and accountability. Where the... Continue Reading →
164/365 HOW MUCH DO YOU REMEMBER? 2 Chronicles 24:22 Thus Joash the king did not remember the kindness which his father Jehoiada had shown him, but he murdered his son. And as he died he said, “May the LORD see and avenge!” Regardless of the hindrances that led to such a conclusion, for many people,... Continue Reading →
163/365 TAKING OPPORTUNITIES 2 Kings 11:1 And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal. Whenever we are eagerly anticipating an opportunity, we lay down all the ground works pending its arrival. So when it does show up, we are voracious and wild,... Continue Reading →
A SHAKE UP OF CONVICTIONS 162/365 Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Jesus speaks about what the heathen did during prayer and their reasoning 'they think they will be heard for their many words'. Thus... Continue Reading →
161/365 Reference text: 2 Kings 2:6-14 COMPLETE THE JOURNEY There was only one condition for Elisha to receive the portion of Elijah's anointing he desired: he had to see Elijah being taken into heaven (vs 10) Interestingly, this condition was made known to him after the crossing of the Jordan. Moments before, had he not... Continue Reading →
STAND OUT 160/365 Matthew 5:43-44 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; The normal... Continue Reading →
159/365 HAVE YOU DISCERNED TRUE VALUE? 1 Kings 21:2 And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee,... Continue Reading →
158/365 MINI BITES Today's homily contains lessons that got me smiling because of its simple practicality but clear depth. The salient points that hit hardest are presented as mini bites. 1. God doesn't exist for us, we exist for God. 2. Longing is the beginning to belonging 3. People need to be taught not to... Continue Reading →
A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION 157/365 Matthew 10:11 Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there till you go out.yt 'Enquire and Inquire' are two words in the English language that are sometimes used interchangeably. And although both in the base form mean 'to ask', the level of detail required... Continue Reading →
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