A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Micah 5:2 "The LORD says, "Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times." We are often marveled by many of the choices God seems to make and wonder: Why He resists the proud... Continue Reading →
Mary's visit to the home of Zechariah, where Elizabeth lived, gave us privy to hear these words Elizabeth spoke to her: "But why is this honour done me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?"(Luke 1:43) Let us paint another version where Mary enters this home and Elizabeth starts with " what... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Judges 13:1-25 1. God knowsIt's not that God is unaware of what is going on with us, because sometimes that is how we make him out to be. An ignorant and aloof creator. But He is ever more aware. When the angel came to Manoah's wife, the opening remarks were to acknowledge her... Continue Reading →
Anytime I read the genealogy of Jesus, my mind goes to the different people, their histories, how and why they made their way unto that list. In that list, we encounter men and women of different status, and influence whose names are captured. But reading again today, I noticed one clause hidden within the list:... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Luke 3:10-14 Todays Gospel presents John's encounter with three groups of people: the crowd, the tax collectors and the soldiers. All three came with the same question "what should we do?" What is interesting is that each was given a different response, albeit to the same question. The crowd were told: “Anyone who... Continue Reading →
It is often asked which version of scripture is best to be read. Choice often depends on the reason for reading: whether for historical accuracy, ease of understanding, or even availability. But there are times when you just need to hear the words in simple terms, as a friend may speak to you. Today's Psalm... Continue Reading →
Whenever a statement begins with the words 'did you know that', it is likely indicative of a fact or truth one might never have been exposed to. This can usually have a profound impact on the hearer. Today, the prophet Isaiah speaks in a like manner and what follows were a range of attributes of... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Luke 1:26-39 In today's Gospel, we see Mary in three phases:1. A troubled Mary (vs 29)2. A questioning/curious Mary (vs 34)3. An accepting Mary (vs 38) The first version of Mary had just encountered a strange salutation from the angel Gabriel. Words so heavy that they are enough to cause anyone to take... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Luke 3:1-4 We read a list of seven men of repute, leaders in their day: Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate, Herod the Tetrarch and his brother Philip, Lysanias and the two high priests Annas and Caiaphas. Yet, the statement following this honourable list is what is profound "the word of God came to John,... Continue Reading →
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