DAY 297 OF 365 IN 2021 ENCOUNTERS STILL AWAIT Mark 10:38 Be quiet!” many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Scripture does not provide a finite number for the crowds that followed Jesus in the Gospel today but if any inferences can be... Continue Reading →
WHAT YEAR ARE YOU IN?
DAY 296 OF 365 IN 2021 WHAR YEAR ARE YOU IN? Luke 13:9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’” When we follow the discussion, despite the gardener stepping in to save the fig tree from being cut down after its third fruitless year, he did not sound very... Continue Reading →
A GOD WHO IS WILLING & ABLE
A GOD WHO IS WILLING AND ABLE DAY 295 OF 365 IN 2021 Romans 7:18 For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot perform it. [I have the intention and urge to do what is right, but no power to... Continue Reading →
IS THERE ANY TANGIBLE VALUE?
DAY 294 OF 365 IN 2021 IS THERE ANY TANGIBLE VALUE? Romans 6:21 So what benefit did you then reap from those things that you are now ashamed of? For the end of those things is death Many feasible studies and cost estimates aim to find the merits of a particular project or idea. What... Continue Reading →
TO ALL WHO WIELD POWER
DAY 293 OF 365 IN 2021 TO ALL WHO WIELD POWER Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? Today's message comes as a blunt warning, a warning to those... Continue Reading →
AS WE WAIT
DAY 292 OF 365 IN 2021 AS WE WAIT Luke 12:35 Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning, When you don't know when your guest will arrive at your door post, the last thing you want to do is fall asleep while waiting. You might end up missing an important visitor because one... Continue Reading →
BETTER A FRIEND THAN FOE
DAY 291 OF 365 IN 2021 BETTER A FRIEND THAN A FOE 2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. You can be happy and you can be comfortable. You can do whatever you want to and... Continue Reading →
EXPECT A COUNTER OFFER
DAY 290 OF 365 IN 2021 EXPECT A COUNTER OFFER Mark 10:35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” When you make an offer for any purchase, you ought to be in a position where you can expect... Continue Reading →
HELP IS AT HAND
HELP IS AT HAND DAY 289 OF 365 IN 2021 Luke 12:12 For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour and moment what [you] ought to say. Some politicians are known for their brilliant extempore speeches. They stand on podiums and seem to know exactly what to say. Whether it is with... Continue Reading →