A daily walk in faith, hope and love
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 →
An interesting incident happened on my way home this evening. In anticipation for a storm, I was cycling home rather quickly only to be passed by another cyclist. That got my competitive juices running so I quickly responded by changing gears, catching up just before we got to a crossing. In my mind, I was... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. What comes with a mind stayed on God is 'perfect peace'-the Hebrew word used in this verse is Shalom which has many tributaries including "Safety, wellness, happiness, friendliness, welfare, health, prosperity, and peace". So this... Continue Reading →
Isaiah 2:3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and... Continue Reading →
