41/365 IN PRIVATE OR IN PUBLIC? Luke 7:33a Jesus took him away from the crowd to be alone with him. Praise, honour, rebuke, and correction can all be addressed to individuals in two settings: in private or in public. Regardless however of the domain within which they are administered, they have an impact on it's... Continue Reading →
THE RACE HAS AN END
41/365 THE RACE HAS AN END In many cultures of the world, old age is associated with wisdom. Hence, there is almost an automated reverence accorded men and women advanced in age for by virtue of their lived experiences, they can serve as a good fountain of knowledge. It however does seem that such an... Continue Reading →
A ONE-ON-ONE ENCOUNTER
40/365 A ONE-ON-ONE ENCOUNTER 1 Kings 10:7 However I did not believe the words until I came and saw with my own eyes; and indeed the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame of which I heard. After a one-on-one with Solomon, we read that 'The Queen of Sheba was... Continue Reading →
LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN
39/365 LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN The book the kings is literally a book on royalty. It tells the story of men who had power over nations and territories; men at whose single command an entire nation were obliged to obey. It contains an account of individuals who wore their own crowns. Yet, when Solomon stands... Continue Reading →
TO BE LIGHT FOR OTHERS, GLOW FIRST
38/365 TO BE LIGHT FOR OTHERS, GLOW FIRST Something I read this afternoon took my mind on a bit of a journey and among the many questions I pondered on was 'why are people referred to as 'experts' in their respective fields never far from the classroom?' It appears they are rather the keenest of... Continue Reading →
THE LIMITATION OF MEN
THE LIMITATION OF MEN 37/365 Luke 5:5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” These were Peters words 'Master, we have toiled all night but caught nothing'. This was no ordinary man making a random speech,... Continue Reading →
A PRICE TO PAY
36/365 A PRICE TO PAY It's easy to see king Solomon as 'that guy who got lucky with God'. Lucky enough to be visited in a dream and given the opportunity to ask for whatever he wanted. And to crown it all, even those things he did not ask for, were given to him -... Continue Reading →
THINGS OUTSIDE YOUR CONTROL
35/365 THINGS OUTSIDE YOUR CONTROL The greater control we have, the more stable we tend to become. When we know how A and B work together, how they interact with C and even how D can be accounted for, we feel confident and sure.But that is really not how 'life' plays out, the rules are... Continue Reading →
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
34/365 GUARANTEED SUCCESS The world of man runs on probability and chances. So when anyone tells you 'I can show you a way that works 100%, that's still probabilistic for it remains a game of numbers where odds can change. Simply put, nothing can be absolutely guaranteed. However, when we factor in the God equation,... Continue Reading →