Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Jesus' instruction to the disciples was to give them a heads up that they were in a war. I have not sent you into comfort, I have sent you into a... Continue Reading →
MINIBITES
1. Excellence is not a choice, it is an expectation. 2 Corinthians 8:7 But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also. St Paul was clear in... Continue Reading →
HOLDING BACK MAY COST YOU
Mark 11:29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. Jesus' conversation with the authorities in the temple revolved around 'give and then receive'. They were asked a question, the answer to which... Continue Reading →
THERE IS WORK TO DO, SO KEEP MOVING FORWARD
DAY 103/366 Reference text: Acts 8:1-8 In our text today, first there was a persecution, and this persecution led to a scattering of the church. However, what stands out today is the response of those who had been scattered abroad "they went about preaching the word". They had reason to be angry about the current... Continue Reading →
FIND PEACE IN THE STORM, NOT WITH THE STORM
100/366 In every medical emergency, the absence of calm heads in the heat of the moment is always a contributing factor to negative outcomes. Therefore, even though the temptation might be for everyone to enter into a state of blind panic, the preferred option is for all to be in a state of rest. Sait... Continue Reading →
RICH TOWARDS ALL
DAY 60/366 In the story of Jacob and his sons read today, our focus is on love, however a love that is placed within a hierarchy. The opening words of the text presents all the emphasis we require: Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old... Continue Reading →
A SECOND CHANCE
DAY 52/366 Jonah 3:1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time... There are times we wonder why some things are recorded in scripture. We consider why certain accounts are available, why particular stories are documented the way they are with that amount of detail. The core of this reflection is Jonah's... Continue Reading →
REDIRECT YOUR DESIRES
DAY 44/366 "No weapon formed [fashioned, forged] against you shall prosper"( Isaiah 54:17a) This verse from the book of Isaiah came to mind as I read today's letter from James. Our verse for discussion stemming from the above is James 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own... Continue Reading →
MINIBITES: TAKING OPPORTUNITIES
DAY 41/365 "Opportunities come to pass, not to pause, you have to grab them." This was a quote I came into a few days ago which was corroborated by a message I listened to. By virtue of time and chance, there is a likelihood that one would encounter certain opportunities as they journey through the... Continue Reading →