231/365 Ezekiel 34:9-10 He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath. Prophesy, son of man. Tell the breath, ‘God, the Master, says, Come from the four winds. Come, breath. Breathe on these slain bodies. Breathe life!’” So I prophesied, just as he commanded me. The breath entered them and they came alive! They stood up... Continue Reading →
KEEP YOUR DIFFERENCE
225/365 KEEP YOUR DIFFERENCE I remember reading about experiments conducted by a psychologist names Solomon Asch about social conformity. From his findings, he concluded that even when it meant going against their conviction, people were often willing to literally ignore their reality or known truth to give an incorrect answer that conforms to the views... Continue Reading →
ARE YOU FULLY AWAKE?
218/365 ARE YOU FULLY AWAKE? Luke 9:32 Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. Sleep is good for the body: for recovery, restoration and rest. Yet, there is reason to be concerned... Continue Reading →
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING?
217/365 DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING? When a person undertaking a specific job begins to fumble and appears unsure of what they are doing, any observer, particularly their employer, would want to ask the question 'do you know what you're doing?' Whoever poses this question has at least at back of their minds a... Continue Reading →
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
213/365 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW YOURSELF? In Proverbs 6:16-17, we are provided with a list. It is a list that begins with a rather scary preamble 'there are six things the Lord detests, yes, seven things that are an abomination to him...Following this introduction, we get a list and included on that list is... Continue Reading →
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
212/365 YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Colossians 3:1,2 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. There is something about knowing that a specific job is not your responsibility. You really do... Continue Reading →
TWO FACES OF HOSPITALITY
TWO FACES OF HOSPITALITY 192/365 Luke 10:40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him, and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” For a regular Jewish woman, Martha was doing exactly what ought... Continue Reading →
RESPOND TO THE INVITATION
RESPOND TO THE INVITATION 189/365 Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. This was a very specific request from Jesus, but it is one that can be generalised across many situations where an invitation is thrown out there for anyone to come and... Continue Reading →
DID GOD MAKE THE CUT?
186/365 DID GOD MAKE THE CUT? Matthew 10:37 He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Where is God in your life?Perhaps, that question is a bit too vague so let's clarify it: what... Continue Reading →