John 10:2-3 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. A question arose as I read today's Gospel text and that was 'if the sheep... Continue Reading →
INSIDE INFORMATION
Matthew 2:13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. Information is an... Continue Reading →
WHISPERS AT THE GATE
GOOD FRIDAY John 18:16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought Peter in. Access to the high priest's palace was predicated on who was known. It would have been interesting to see... Continue Reading →
DANIEL CHAPTER 5
A number of questions came to mind as I read this chapter in the book of Daniel, and I invite you to ponder on those same questions: 1. Are there systems in place to accomodate the gaps in your knowledge? Regarding those things you don't know, are there men around you who do, or systems... Continue Reading →
MINIBITES
Reference text: Matthew 22:1-14 Isaiah 41:21 is the verse that came to mind while reading today's parable 'Present your case,” says the LORD. “Bring forth your strong reasons,” says the King of Jacob". The king had prepared a feast, and invited guests to attend. After failing to show up, he sent his servants to remind... Continue Reading →
REELING YOU IN
DAY 4/366 John 1:38 Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, “What do you seek?” This question, which Jesus asked the two disciples of John who decided to follow Him has many variants: 'what do you want? What are after? What are you looking for? It was a question that went straight... Continue Reading →
THE MINISTRY OF MEN 101
Luke 7:3-5 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” Men are placed... Continue Reading →
WHEN GOD CLOSES DOORS
DAY 132 Acts 16:6-7 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. Many of us know that when God... Continue Reading →
WE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS
DAY 94 John 13:23-24 One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him. Simon Peter motioned to this disciple and said, “Ask him which one he means.” Often when people outsource activities, it is either because they believe they do not have the requisite skill set to execute it themselves or... Continue Reading →