156/365 Reference text: 1 Kings 19:11-19 DISCERN HIS VOICE Does today's text raise the question that 'God no longer appears in the form of the wind, fire or earthquake?' or Does He now communicate only in whispers?The answer to both of the questions above is an emphatic NO.God changes not, and all the natures listed... Continue Reading →
RESPECT RESULTS
154/365 RESPECT RESULTS 2 Kings 18:41-42 And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees. All Elijah told... Continue Reading →
POTENTIAL FLOWERS
154/365 POTENTIAL FLOWERS Every now and again, our experiences in life, shape our outlook. The way we relate to others are therefore a product of our previous encounters. Thus, if those encounters were characterised by mistrust, we are likely to move forward into future relations with a similar expectation. Not because we want to, but... Continue Reading →
WHAT FEAR DOES
151/365 WHAT FEAR DOES John 20:19 It was late that Sunday evening, and the disciples were gathered together behind locked doors, because they were afraid of the Jewish authorities. Then Jesus came and stood among them. "Peace be with you," he said. We enter into the world of the disciples today and one thing that... Continue Reading →
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
150/365 DRAWING CONCLUSIONS We recently seem to be hovering around the topic of clarity particularly in communication. We observe a significant disparity between the words SPOKEN by Jesus and the MEANING or INTERPRETATION which was made out of it. John 21:23 So rumor spread among the community of believers that this disciple wouldn’t die. But... Continue Reading →
BE OF GOOD CHEER
148/365 BE OF GOOD CHEER Acts 23:11 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as you have testified of me in Jerusalem, so must you bear witness also at Rome. What a way to encourage someone - "be of good cheer, for there is similar... Continue Reading →
YOU CAN’T GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE NOT
YOU CAN'T GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE NOT 147/365 Acts 20:28 Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock that the Holy Spirit has appointed you to as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. Before take off in a plane, one hears the safety information. The... Continue Reading →
CLARITY IN COMMUNICATION
145/365 CLARITY IN COMMUNICATION John 16:29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. Figures of speech are intended to enrich conversations, but they are limited to a specific kind of relationship. For one to be understood as such, their heart must be revealed in the words they say... Continue Reading →
PROCESS EXISTS FOR A REASON
144/365 PROCESS EXISTS FOR A REASOB Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” In many computer based games, one would notice a progression of rankings and an... Continue Reading →