Matthew 8:9 For I also am a man under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” Today's conversation between Jesus and the centurion could have gone very differently. In any... Continue Reading →
AUTHORITY ENFORCED THROUGH ACTION
Any security personnel at post is often armed with a suitable weapon, and that has been consistent through history. The weapon of choice may vary, but it's role remains the same: to help in enforcing the authority given them to protect a specific location or person. It is therefore possible that in the face of... Continue Reading →
AUTHORITY ENFORCED THROUGH ACTION
Any security personnel at post is often armed with a suitable weapon, and that has been consistent through history. The weapon of choice may vary, but it's role remains the same: to help in enforcing the authority given them to protect a specific location or person. It is therefore possible that in the face of... Continue Reading →
CALLED, GIVEN AND SENT
Luke 9:1-2 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. We take another dive into the Gospel of Luke today and cast our... Continue Reading →
DON’T FIGHT ALL AUTHORITY OVER YOU
Matthew 23:2 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach I know the scribes and Pharisees were seen as a really big obstacle in the... Continue Reading →
NAVIGATING THROUGH SYSTEMS
Acts 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. It was not Herod the man, but Herod the king who had set out to harass the church. This context is relevant because it tells us the calibre of the man who had decided to vex... Continue Reading →
WHO IS YOUR BACKING?
We are introduced to the first reading of today in these words ' And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word(1 Kings 17:1). Thus,... Continue Reading →
POWER VRS AUTHORITY
DAY 270 Luke 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. We might find it strange that Jesus conferred both power and authority when he sent out the twelve, but that was the only way to ensure they excelled. Think about this:... Continue Reading →
ARE YOU HONOURING THE KING?
DAY 235 Reference text: Judges 9:6-15 We read about an interesting ceremony to select a king for the trees. Their first choice was the olive, but it declined because it's oil was useful in honouring God's and men. The fig as a second choice declined, because of its fruits and sweetness. The vine finally also... Continue Reading →