DAY 255 When a task isn't done, you are not accountable for it's outcome unless it is included in the list of your assigned or inherited responsibilities. Thus, there are some things which are ours to deal and many that rest in the remit of others. 'Acquisition of the truth' is one such area which... Continue Reading →
PERCEIVING HEARTS AND THOUGHTS
DAY 254 Luke 6:8 Jesus knew their thoughts, so he said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand in front of everyone.” He got up and stood there. The Greek root word from which 'knew' is translated in today's text, is the same from which Luke 12:30 is translated 'For all... Continue Reading →
MORE THAN MINIMUM
DAY 251 Matthew 1:5 Salmon was the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab. Boaz was the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth. Obed was the father of Jesse. When men are honoured, others sometimes become angry and question 'what they did to be honoured so?' Although a valid question, it often originates from... Continue Reading →
BREAKING NETS AND SINKING BOATS
DAY 250 Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Peter was not inexperienced in his job, in fact, the opposite was true: he had been fishing all his life and so he knew... Continue Reading →
FIND YOUR PURPOSE
DAY 249 Luke 4:42 Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; Often, when it appears messages go on and on about "Finding, Knowing, Living and Fulfilling your purpose or and the reason... Continue Reading →
DON’T BECOME TOO FAMILIAR
DAY 247 Reference text: "Luke 4:16-30 As a preamble, here is a reminder:" Don't become too familiar with God as a father that you lose track of the fact that He is Holy, Almighty, Sovereign, and Judge. You might become lacivious." Familiarity is an interesting concept when one explores it further - in its basic... Continue Reading →
REFLECTING ON DECISIONS
DAY 246 A question I would want you to also ponder on came to mind: "Have you thought about what the trajectory of your life would look like had you made different decisions a decade ago?" This is not a consideration of the small things like what to eat or wear, even though these matter,... Continue Reading →
DISCERN INHERENT VALUE
DAY 245 Reference text: Matthew 25:14-22 When one does not know what they have, they stand little chance of putting it to work. And that stems from an under-appreciation of the value and potential inherent in what they have. We read that the master entrusted his assets to his servants prior to leaving on his... Continue Reading →
ARE YOU READY?
DAY 244 Whenever we hear the words 'a window is open', beyond a literal meaning, it is often indicative of a unique chance that has arisen and brings with it a platform to achieve a significant feat. However, as easy as it is to open a window, it is also that easy to shut. The... Continue Reading →