A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Reference text: Luke 7:1-10 Today's Gospel account took my mind to this verse in "Proverbs 22:1" A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be favoured is better than silver or gold". Hence, in terms of hierarchy, both a good name and favour rank above great riches. So that in itself, is a... Continue Reading →
Luke 5:37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. Before God announces a person to the world, with the assignment to serve his purposes, He often takes them through seasons:seasons of obscurity, training and growth, seasons of... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Matthew 25:1-13 Matthew 25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. The parable of the ten virgins is one we are familiar with, a story often aligned to readiness and preparedness. Reading it again today, what came to mind was this:As much as we delight in being able to control and... Continue Reading →
Matthew 23:16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! To have the title of 'a guide' in itself presupposes one who knows their way around. In the very least, we'll enough... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Matthew 22:1-14 Isaiah 41:21 is the verse that came to mind while reading today's parable 'Present your case,” says the LORD. “Bring forth your strong reasons,” says the King of Jacob". The king had prepared a feast, and invited guests to attend. After failing to show up, he sent his servants to remind... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Ezekiel 16:1-15 We read a very interesting text today, one that provides a rather vivid and detailed account of God's efforts in the nurturing of a vessel or a nation. We see an array of decisions that ultimately results in the first verse of interest: "You became famous among the nations for your... Continue Reading →
Some modern military aircraft have the potential to refuel mid-air. However, for many others, the amount of fuel taken considers the entire flight time. Therefore, whatever fuel is on board has to be sufficient. The last thing any one would expect mid air is to run out of fuel - the consequences are obvious. Turning... Continue Reading →
Between 'death' and delight, no one will opt for the former. Today's text however reads: 'John 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it dies, it brings forth much fruit.' Hence, there are times when the start of life... Continue Reading →
Jesus who was a master at using parables to weave intricate stories goes direct in his address today. After realizing that large swaths of people had followed along and kept looking for Him, he revealed the state of their heart to them. These are captured in John 6:26 'Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly,... Continue Reading →
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