361/365 John 20:4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. Speed is an advantage, that statement needs not be up for debate because of you can arrive in any location space faster than anyone else can, you clearly have an edge. The same is... Continue Reading →
ONE DAY
BOXING DAY "Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. But one day some men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate with him. They were Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and the province of Asia." (Acts 6:8-9) As I... Continue Reading →
WE DON’T JUST BECOME
CHRISTMAS DAY In this many Kingdoms, including the kingdom of God, you do not just become. The process of your becoming needs to have the investment of authority, a backing strong enough to legitimise whatever claims you may wield. So we read today: 'But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave... Continue Reading →
HAS GOD APPROVED IT?
358/365 CHRISTMAS EVE When you sell an idea and receive negative feedback, it feels like your balloon has been popped and you feel deflated. In contrast, receiving confirmation and affirmation that an idea is good and bears potential can add wind to your sail. It makes you more enthusiastic about a task, re-energizing you and... Continue Reading →
WHY PRAY FOR HEAT WHEN RAIN IS FALLING?
354/365 I have been in London for the last week so making it back home today, I was surprised to see snow from about a week ago still unmelted. That was quite a scene and I had a few slips on my walk about. Apparently, there hasn't been enough heat from the sun to cause... Continue Reading →
NO GUARANTEE FOR EASE
352/365 Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, the young woman who is unmarried and a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us]. Whenever trouble beckons,the first thing we do is to look around to ascertain who is in our corner.... Continue Reading →
POWER VERSUS AUTHORITY
345/365 There are two words we come across in scripture a fair bit, particularly in the New Testament- Power and Authority. In many instances, they may appear interchangeable in their use but in context, they are linked concepts that portray specific dimensions when in execution. Thus, clarity in their distinction is helpful to our Christian... Continue Reading →
MINIBITES
343/365 I had some learning from an event this morning, and share those three lessons: Don't become too confident with what you have and what you know that you stop learning and growing. That is pride, because it raises you to the point where you think you have attained and have nothing more to gain.... Continue Reading →
SOUNDS THAT BRING HELP
336/365 Isaiah 30:19 For a people shall dwell in Zion, in Jerusalem; you shall weep no more. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. As soon as he hears it, he answers you. You might think every sound would attract attention, but unfortunately that isn't the case. There are... Continue Reading →