When an individual applies for a job, there is often a specification which accompanies the role. This document should detail expectations, responsibilities, targets and often times, a reward system. Inherently therefore, accompanying all duties are a reward setup that in an ideal case, matches up to the expected duties. It may therefore appear strange for... Continue Reading →
A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY
Luke 17:1a Jesus said to His disciples, “Stumbling blocks [temptations and traps set to lure one to sin] are sure to come [inevitable] Recently, I came across these words Just because you can resist the devil, doesn't mean you should hang out with him. If you don't want temptation to follow you, don't act like... Continue Reading →
FAR BEYOND THE ACTION
Reference text: 1 Kings 17:10-16 The Word of God is indeed creative, but when it meets a vessel ready to follow through actions in obedience, a true formidable force emerges. As I read through the account between Elijah and the widow at Zarephath, my mind was cast to the instructions Elijah gave 'prepare a morsel... Continue Reading →
DON’T GET CARRIED AWAY
Reference text: Phillipians 3:3-8 Until and unless you are speaking from a place of well established results, you really cannot make certain claims. Paul in writing to the church in Philippi, used his life as a reference point to highlight what it meant to have confidence in the flesh. He highlights this at three levels:... Continue Reading →
MISSED OPPORTUNITIES
Reference text: Luke 14:15-24 In our reference text, a window of entry was opened, an opportunity which the invited guests declined using very valid excuses: to take ownership of a new field, verifying the strength of oxen and spending time with a new wife. (vs 18-20). Once their seemingly valid excuses were relayed to the... Continue Reading →
Minibites
1. "If you're walking through the dessert and you see the carcass of a great man, don't take a selfie, what killed them is not too far"Ap. F. L We live in an age where men are more concerned about comments and remarks. An age where the causes of events, alongside is consequences are often... Continue Reading →
COME FIRST, THEN INHERIT
Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Inheritance often connotes the reception of an irrevocable gift, largely depending on the existence of a unique relationship between the benefactor and the recipient.... Continue Reading →
“THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIGHT”
Following daylight savings, the sun tends to rise later and sets way earlier. Hence, the onset of darkness can catch anyone out. There is a path that I sometimes use enroute to work because it cuts my travel by a couple of minutes. However, as it passes through the town park, there is no lighting... Continue Reading →
SPEND THE NIGHT PREPARING FOR THE DAY
Reference text: Luke 6:12-19 In the development of a child, there are developmental milestones they should have achieved within specific age points. Whenever these set targets are not met within an acceptable margin of error, there is reasonable grounds for an inquiry. Likewise, life is broken down into seasons-there are seasons to build character, seasons... Continue Reading →