DAY 276 Luke 9:53 But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. There are many things that can cause you to take offence with others. This is often the case with those from whom you can receive, or those who have something you desire. You are very likely to... Continue Reading →
THERE ARE NO SURPRISES
DAY 275 Zechariah 8:6 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “It may seem marvelous to the remnant of this people at that time, but will it seem marvelous to me?” declares the Lord Almighty." Reading the book of the prophet Zechariah triggered a bit of a Laugh. Whenever we receive breakthroughs and answers to... Continue Reading →
THE PARABLE OF THE TWO SONS
DAY 274 Reference text: Matthew 21:28-32 As we read this short but interesting text from the Gospel of Matthew, let's ponder on these snippets from some of its verse: LESSON 1The father had two sons and he did not try to convince the first son to accept his offer. Let's not convince ourselves into thinking... Continue Reading →
LOOK UP AND AHEAD
DAY 272 Zechariah 2:1 I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand. The action highlighted by Zechariah today is 'to lift up one's eyes'. And while these words connote a rather simple meaning, it is in our interest to consider them a bit more... Continue Reading →
YOU ALWAYS HAVE AN AUDIENCE
DAY 272 John 1:48 Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” In today's Gospel, Nathaniel hears a very interesting statement 'I saw you'.Thus, oblivious of the fact that Jesus was watching him, he... Continue Reading →
SEEKING CLARITY
DAY 271 Luke 9:9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. Herod found himself perplexed [completely baffled, puzzled and clueless]. The reason for this was because he was receiving conflicting information. It was as though his channels of communication... Continue Reading →
POWER VRS AUTHORITY
DAY 270 Luke 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. We might find it strange that Jesus conferred both power and authority when he sent out the twelve, but that was the only way to ensure they excelled. Think about this:... Continue Reading →
OBSTACLES IN THE WAY
DAY 269 Luke 8:19 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they couldn’t get to him because of the crowd. There will always be things that stand between where we are and where we desire to get to. In today's Gospel, the crowd was the obstacle to reaching Jesus. Such obstacles are... Continue Reading →
SEEKING COMFORT
DAY 268 Psalm 126:6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. Many prefer a life filled with comfort, often, at no cost. Without having paid any price, such see discomfort in any shape or form as a hindrance and so have no room... Continue Reading →