Wednesday: 14th November, 2018 Reference text: Luke 17:11-19 Luke 17:17-18 So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” The reflections from the Gospel some days ago reminded us of the story of a... Continue Reading →
EMBRACE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Tuesday: 13th November, 2018 Reference text: Luke 17:7-10 Luke 17:9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not. Over the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to work alongside a team of people who at the end of the day, are always quick to... Continue Reading →
ONE STEP AT A TIME
Monday: 12th November, 2018 Reference text : Titus 1:1-9 Titus 1:5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: For things to change, an initiator of that change is needed: someone unafraid to... Continue Reading →
DON’T EXCLUDE YOURSELF
Sunday: 11th November, 2018 Reference text: 1 Kings 17:10-16 1 Kings 17:12 And she said, As the LORD thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but a handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress... Continue Reading →
WHERE DOES YOUR LOYALTY LIE?
Saturday: 10th November, 2018 Reference text: Luke 16:9-15 Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he shall hate the one, and love the other: or else he shall lean to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and riches. Consider this dialogue that sought to determine who the favourite... Continue Reading →
LEARN TO BE ACCOUNTABLE
Friday: 9th November, 2018 Reference text: 1 Corinthians 3:9-11,16 1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. When things happen, we can come up with excuses... Continue Reading →
YOU ARE BEING SOUGHT
8th November, 2018 Reference text: Luke 15:1-10 Luke 15:8 Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? Often, when we lose a coin, we see it as unnecessary to search for because its value is so... Continue Reading →
WE CAN ALL BECOME TRUE DISCIPLES
Wednesday: 7th November, 2018 Reference text: Luke 14:25-33 Luke 14:33 “Simply put, if you’re not willing to take what is dearest to you, whether plans or people, and kiss it good-bye, you can’t be my disciple.(MSG) Cost estimates and analysis have very little to do with feelings, but are very much focused on 'numbers' to... Continue Reading →
EVERYTHING IS READY
Tuesday: 6th November, 2018 Reference text: Luke 14:15-24 Luke 14:17-18 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I... Continue Reading →