A daily walk in faith, hope and love
168/365 SHEEP WOLVES IN DISGUISE? Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. A ravenous wolf clothed in sheep's clothing will easily pass the external identification check. But beyond that, they will fail every test that looks beyond the exterior. In terms of... Continue Reading →
THE UNCOMFORTABLE OPTION 167/365 Matthew 7:14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. This quick revision lesson in physics should set the tone for our reflection today: 'at any junction in a circuit, current may divide to travel along each available... Continue Reading →
166/365 CHANGING THE SPOTLIGHTS Matthew 7:3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Why should I lift the covers of my weaknesses to the world? Why should I announce for all and sundry that there is a log... Continue Reading →
165/365 RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY Luke 9:12 Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” Two things that go together are responsibility and accountability. Where the... Continue Reading →
164/365 HOW MUCH DO YOU REMEMBER? 2 Chronicles 24:22 Thus Joash the king did not remember the kindness which his father Jehoiada had shown him, but he murdered his son. And as he died he said, “May the LORD see and avenge!” Regardless of the hindrances that led to such a conclusion, for many people,... Continue Reading →
163/365 TAKING OPPORTUNITIES 2 Kings 11:1 And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal. Whenever we are eagerly anticipating an opportunity, we lay down all the ground works pending its arrival. So when it does show up, we are voracious and wild,... Continue Reading →
A SHAKE UP OF CONVICTIONS 162/365 Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Jesus speaks about what the heathen did during prayer and their reasoning 'they think they will be heard for their many words'. Thus... Continue Reading →
161/365 Reference text: 2 Kings 2:6-14 COMPLETE THE JOURNEY There was only one condition for Elisha to receive the portion of Elijah's anointing he desired: he had to see Elijah being taken into heaven (vs 10) Interestingly, this condition was made known to him after the crossing of the Jordan. Moments before, had he not... Continue Reading →
STAND OUT 160/365 Matthew 5:43-44 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 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 normal... Continue Reading →
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