DAY 333 OF 365 IN 2021 WIELDING AUTHORITY In our Gospel text today, we are introduced to a centurion whose response to an offer from Jesus left Him so marvelled that He describes the centurions faith as 'exemplar', out of the ordinary. These were the the words recorded in scripture: 'The centurion replied, “Lord, I... Continue Reading →
LEAVE NOTHING UNATTENDED
DAY 331 OF 365 IN 2021. LEAVE NOTHING UNATTENDED Luke 21:34 But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. The average person already has their thoughts occupied such that there is no room for many... Continue Reading →
WEIGHED AGAINST THE SCALES
DAY 328 OF 365 IN 2021 WEIGHED AGAINST THE SCALES In the book of Daniel today, we read about the writings on the wall while king Belshazzar drank with his Lords.The whole encounter is one that would have been a sight to behold considering what happened to the king: Then the king’s face grew pale,... Continue Reading →
ENGAGING THE MIND
DAY 324 OF 365 IN 2021 ENGAGING THE MIND I am always fascinated by the mind. Its full potential remains to be discovered. I was drawn in today by the example the Sadducees presented to Jesus: This was the story: Teacher, Moses wrote this law for us: ‘If a man dies and leaves a wife... Continue Reading →
THE POWER OF YOUR INFLUENCE
DAY 322 OF 365 IN 2021 THE POWER OF YOUR INFLUENCE Reference text: 1 Maccabess 2:15-29 Those behind follow the leading of those ahead. Thus, to get many on board with a project, it is important first to appeal to their LEADERS -those people recognised as having custodial positions. When such people add their voices... Continue Reading →
MORE THAN MONEY
DAY 321 OF 365 IN 2021 MORE THAN MONEY Luke 19:13 Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I come.’ The servants in today's text had no business idling about while their king was gone because they were to do business. Idleness is thus... Continue Reading →
YOU MUST FORGIVE
DAY 312 OF 365 IN 2021 YOU MUST FORGIVE Luke 17:4 Even if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times and says, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him [that is, give up resentment and consider the offense recalled and annulled].” Somehow, there was a song I wanted to... Continue Reading →
“WE NEED SAINTS”
WE NEED SAINTS DAY 305 OF 365 IN 2021 The first of November is 'All Saints Day', a day that commemorates the men and women who in many ways, lived lives worthy of the message of the Gospel. Snippets of an old speech from some years ago came to mind and in this century, a... Continue Reading →
DON’T STOP THIS CLOSE TO THE END
DAY 304 OF 365 IN 2021 DON'T STOP THIS CLOSE TO THE END Mark 12:34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. One of the greatest potential threats that can hold... Continue Reading →