DAY 157 Mark 12:13 Later the leaders sent some Pharisees and supporters of Herod to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. The Pharisees and Herodians, about whom we read today, were clearly masters in the execution of tasks. The precision with which they completed their assigned roles, and the level... Continue Reading →
MINIBITES
DAY 149 A few points for reflection even as we approach the end of the month 1. If the devil finds the gate of your love, you can become a slave through lust. Man is a creature of appetites: visual, auditory, sensual, tactile among others. These regulate our walk and talk. Where a man has... Continue Reading →
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH MORE?
DAY 127 Acts 6:1 But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. A question comes to mind: whenever we ask for more of anything, even things seemingly simple as more... Continue Reading →
DO YOU HAVE JESUS?
DAY 125 John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Are you on 'a way', are you on 'theway?Do you have your truth or do you have the truth?Are you alive or do you have life? These may sound... Continue Reading →
HAVE YOU CAUGHT ANYTHING?
DAY 104 John 21:5 Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” Accidentally referring to a colonel in the military as a captain is a big deal because it accounts for a huge demotion. Thus, in a world of titles, you could face huge repercussions for referring to another... Continue Reading →
WILL YOU BOW?
DAY 88 Daniel 3:6 But whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire. In some cultures, bowing is a form of greeting, it is simply a show of respect for age and authority or even to apologise. However, in the language of scripture,... Continue Reading →
USERS OF GOD AND MEN
DAY 50 Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; The charge today is to pray for an interesting group of people- 'enemies, those who curse us, those who hate... Continue Reading →
HOW REAL IS GOD TO YOU?
DAY 49 Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Today, we read these words "'believing that He is'- Other translations use phrases such as 'believe He exists' and... Continue Reading →
TIME TO CHECK THE ACCOUNTS
DAY 47 We always seem to want more from everything: more from life, more from others, and more from God. More strength, more grace, more favour, more anointing and more love. More appears to be better than what we already have isn't it? Yet, it is fascinating that while God delivers to Noah the same... Continue Reading →