DAY 290 A word in scripture has been playing on my mind through the day after hearing it yesterday. It is a word that isn't mentioned much in the world, perhaps owing to it's proximity to 'forgiveness'. But as I reflected on this word, this message was laid on my heart and so I share... Continue Reading →
WORDS MAY NOT BE ENOUGH
DAY 283 Jonah 3:10 And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not. The primary way you could attempt to win a person over is with your words. Depending on the... Continue Reading →
MISSING OUT ON ENCOUNTERS
DAY 276 Luke 9:53 But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. There are many things that can cause you to take offence with others. This is often the case with those from whom you can receive, or those who have something you desire. You are very likely to... Continue Reading →
THE PARABLE OF THE TWO SONS
DAY 274 Reference text: Matthew 21:28-32 As we read this short but interesting text from the Gospel of Matthew, let's ponder on these snippets from some of its verse: LESSON 1The father had two sons and he did not try to convince the first son to accept his offer. Let's not convince ourselves into thinking... Continue Reading →
SEEKING CLARITY
DAY 271 Luke 9:9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. Herod found himself perplexed [completely baffled, puzzled and clueless]. The reason for this was because he was receiving conflicting information. It was as though his channels of communication... Continue Reading →
POWER VRS AUTHORITY
DAY 270 Luke 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. We might find it strange that Jesus conferred both power and authority when he sent out the twelve, but that was the only way to ensure they excelled. Think about this:... Continue Reading →
YOU HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES
DAY 256 Reference text: Colossians 3:1-11 There are moments when it clearly indicates that everything rests on the shoulders of God and we only have to be still and see Him at work. Thus, I think every now and again, as believers, we forget the level of responsibility we have in our walk with God.... Continue Reading →
DON’T BECOME TOO FAMILIAR
DAY 247 Reference text: "Luke 4:16-30 As a preamble, here is a reminder:" Don't become too familiar with God as a father that you lose track of the fact that He is Holy, Almighty, Sovereign, and Judge. You might become lacivious." Familiarity is an interesting concept when one explores it further - in its basic... Continue Reading →
YOU NEED LIGHT
DAY 242 Psalms 139:12 You can see in the dark, for it is not dark to Your eyes. For You the night is just as bright as the day. Darkness and light are the same to Your eyes. Often, we need to draw on other sources of text to shed more light on others. Today,... Continue Reading →