Luke 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it— Let's break today's verse down into minibites 'which of you intending' - Alternatives to the word "Intending" is desiring or wanting, and that is an important starting point.... Continue Reading →
A JOURNEY OF MANY TURNS
DAY 7/366 Reference text: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the three wise men who journeyed to the infant Jesus is one that is familiar, with highlights been the star that led them and the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrhh which they presented. From the look of it, this was a story with a good... Continue Reading →
FULFIL YOUR ASSIGNMENT
DAY 298 Luke 12:42-43 The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. When an individual begins their... Continue Reading →
CONSIDERATION FOR QUITTING
DAY 174 Should the things Paul boasts about today become characteristic of any relationship, the wise thing to do will be to run the other way and not look back. Think about this list: Five times my own people gave me 39 lashes with a whip. Three times the Romans beat me with a big... Continue Reading →
AIM FOR THE FINISH
DAY 17 Hebrews 6:11,12 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. The diligence expected from this charge was to span across a period... Continue Reading →
COMPLETE THE JOURNEY
161/365 Reference text: 2 Kings 2:6-14 COMPLETE THE JOURNEY There was only one condition for Elisha to receive the portion of Elijah's anointing he desired: he had to see Elijah being taken into heaven (vs 10) Interestingly, this condition was made known to him after the crossing of the Jordan. Moments before, had he not... Continue Reading →
THE RACE HAS AN END
41/365 THE RACE HAS AN END In many cultures of the world, old age is associated with wisdom. Hence, there is almost an automated reverence accorded men and women advanced in age for by virtue of their lived experiences, they can serve as a good fountain of knowledge. It however does seem that such an... Continue Reading →
DON’T STOP THIS CLOSE TO THE END
DAY 304 OF 365 IN 2021 DON'T STOP THIS CLOSE TO THE END Mark 12:34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. One of the greatest potential threats that can hold... Continue Reading →