A daily walk in faith, hope and love
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 →
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 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 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 →
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 →
183/365 BUT BEWARE OF MEN Matthew 10:17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; We can use this scripture as a basis for the statement 'Trust nobody - all men will betray'. And why would we be right in using this... Continue Reading →
SHAKE IT OFF AND PRESS ON 182/365 Matthew 10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. There are things we pick up consciously with some effort, while others come with significant passivity. Like when a neighbour... Continue Reading →
181/365 THERE IS A PLAN The disciples today were sent forth with explicit instructions: 'Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel' (Matthew 10:5b-6). Anyone concerned would have wondered 'what happens to those not covered in this mandate? To this, the charge... Continue Reading →
179/365 CASTING THE CROWD OUT Matthew 9:25 When the crowd had been driven outside, he went in, took her by the hand, and the young lady got up. Can two walk together if they are not in agreement? The words of prophet Amos (3:3) appeared to be the guiding principle in the interaction we read... Continue Reading →
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