Even though the Pharisees were waiting to pounce on Jesus' action in the temple to make a case against him, they found themselves in a moral dilemma when Jesus stood the man with a withered hand in the temple and asked a question that took them by surprise. He asked them: “I will ask you... Continue Reading →
CLARIFY YOUR MOTIVES
Jesus who was a master at using parables to weave intricate stories goes direct in his address today. After realizing that large swaths of people had followed along and kept looking for Him, he revealed the state of their heart to them. These are captured in John 6:26 'Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly,... Continue Reading →
TO HOLD ON TO, OR TO LET GO?
Looking on as the vehicle we have had at home for the last 8 years sat on the back of a tow vehicle never to be seen again was tough to see. Regardless, while sentimental attachment suggested holding on to it, the economics said something else. So ultimately, it had to be let go. There... Continue Reading →
HAVE HEALTHY EXPECTATIONS
Whenever anyone enters into a venture, they do so with expectations, goals and targets. When all goes as expected, there is cause for celebration. So what if 'life happens?' A storm here, a wave there and those expectations are not met? What does one do? The goal of today's message is to bring to attention... Continue Reading →
YOU CANNOT SIT ON THE FENCE
1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word. Elijah comes to the people today with a big charge... Continue Reading →
YOU HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE GIFT
Reference text: Genesis 3:9-15 For starters, let's establish the nature of God not just as good, but as goodness itself. Hence, as saint James wrote "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." (James 1:17) There is therefore goodness... Continue Reading →
WHAT CHOICE WOULD YOU MAKE?
John 21:15a After they had dined with Him, Jesus asked 'Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? Whenever I have read today's text, I have been reminded that Peter was given the same number of opportunities to declare his love for Jesus as he had denied Him, three times. Yet, reading... Continue Reading →
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
DAY 99/365 John 6:5-6 When Jesus looked out and saw that a large crowd had arrived, he said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread to feed these people?” He said this to stretch Philip’s faith. He already knew what he was going to do.(MSG) When you find out that the person who asked a... Continue Reading →
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO?
DAY 97 Nicodemus found himself sat in a master class under the feet of Jesus discussing deep matters. In the course of this discussion, he asks the same question Mary asked 'How can these things be?' (John 3:9) It is at this point that Jesus makes an interesting remark in John 3:10 when he answered,... Continue Reading →