In building defenses, it is easier to defend against what your eyes can see. So rains and subsequent floods are visible. However, the wind presents an entirely different prospect. In John 3:8, while describing those born of the Spirit, Jesus used the imagery of the wind: "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its... Continue Reading →
WHAT FOUNDATION HOLDS YOUR STRUCTURE UP?
Daniel 2:32-34 The head of the statue was made of pure gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of baked clay. While you were watching, a rock was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the... Continue Reading →
WHAT YOU IS NOT ALL THERE IS!
In a game of football, 11 players at anyone time stand as the face of an entire team. Whatever actions, decisions and outcomes are obtained therefore, even though there may be pointing of fingers, it is counted as 'the team's results'. I have been reading the news over the last 24 hours and today I... Continue Reading →
BUILD FROM THE BOTTOM UP
Reference text: Daniel 2:31-45 DAY 332 There is a way to stand so you do not fall. One may have a very agile upper half, but if your feet are not trained to hug the ground well, the rest of your body will eventually make contact with the ground. It is only a matter of... Continue Reading →
FOUNDATIONS NEED TO BE LAID
DAY 113 Luke 24:16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. "Recognition" is defined as an identification based on previous encounters or knowledge. Therefore, for the two disciples who had seen Jesus while He taught across His three year ministry, it is strange that on the whole seven mile walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus,... Continue Reading →
WHAT WE HAVE HANDLED
DAY 103/365 Luke 24:39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. We read about a risen Jesus in the midst of disciples who were in a state of fright and utter panic trying to... Continue Reading →
A SKILLED MASTER BUILDER
312/365 1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. Whenever a building contract is being given out, even though there are different areas... Continue Reading →
FOUNDATIONAL ATTRIBUTES
293/365 Ephesians 4:1-3 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. From our text today, we get a... Continue Reading →