Mark 3:25 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. In terms of a mathematical conversion or equivalency, 'cannot' is comparable to a probability of nearly zero'. In plain terms, "nearly no chance of an event occurring". Thus, if we rephrase Jesus' words in today's Gospel mathematically, He says "any kingdom divided... Continue Reading →
A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF
One of the most used scriptures in discussing the area of agreement or division is Amos 3:3 which reads "Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?" Thus, we identify that at the very foundation of a walk together is the agreement to do so. That is the starting point. And if... Continue Reading →
CASTING THE CROWD OUT
179/365 CASTING THE CROWD OUT Matthew 9:25 When the crowd had been driven outside, he went in, took her by the hand, and the young lady got up. Can two walk together if they are not in agreement? The words of prophet Amos (3:3) appeared to be the guiding principle in the interaction we read... Continue Reading →
GOD WILL STILL MOVE
GOD WILL STILL MOVE DAY 302 OF 365 IN 2021 Luke 14:3,4 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go; When man refuses to respond, it does not... Continue Reading →
HIS INTEGRITY IS ON THE LINE
2 Corinthians 1:20 For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory. For Christ is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible], the firstborn [the preeminent... Continue Reading →
SOLEMN BLESSINGS
EASTER SUNDAY : DAY 94 OF 365 IN 2021 There are solemn blessings pronounced by the priest at Mass on Easter Sunday. Personally, I look forward to those prayers because they contain images of the very heart of God towards us: who He intends us to be and where He wants us to stand. This... Continue Reading →