DAY 169 There are days you hear some very harsh truths in church that chastise you, and other days, encouragement that refreshes you for further advance. Today, I heard the later and it was a profession we were led to make, 'I am happy to be me' A story was told of a Rabbi who... Continue Reading →
A SEARCH OF YOUR HEART
DAY 161 Deuteronomy 8:2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. Moses, speaking to Israel, does not hide anything but tells them that... Continue Reading →
HAVE YOU LIVED FOR GOD?
DAY 154 Mark 11:30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. This question which Jesus asked, was one that prompted a mini discussion to determine the better answer. According to those who were asked this question, the better response was 'we do not know'. Yet, from the same question,... Continue Reading →
PRAY FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY
DAY 138 Reference text : Act 18:1-3 One thing we often forget is that even though the Christian operates by different principles, laws and precepts that are not earth-borne, living in any territory makes the laws of the land binding in our lives. As long as we are domicile in any place therefore, we have... Continue Reading →
LISTEN TO GOD
DAY 118 Acts 9:13,15 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the... Continue Reading →
HE SPEAKS THINGS INTO BEING
DAY 111 Our text today presents a very interesting dynamic. Even though the entire discourse ends with multiplication of the loaves and fish, it is the conversation between Jesus and Philip that sits at the heart of our reflection. This is their dialogue as captured:Jesus turned to Philip and asked “Where can we buy bread... Continue Reading →
RECOGNISING GOD’S VOICE
DAY 101 John 20:16 Mary!” Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, “Rabboni!” (which is Hebrew for “Teacher”). It isn't that Mary did not hear the words the 'supposed gardener' spoke at first. "In the very least, he asked her two complete questions: woman, why are you weeping? and Whom are you seeking?... Continue Reading →
BANK ON HIS INTEGRITY!
DAY 95 I was quite intrigued to find the word "seek" quite ingrained into the fabric of today's text. We all see Judas as the betrayer. In fact, unarguably, he will have a spot on the list of the most disliked characters in scripture. But today, he shows us he was actually a good student... Continue Reading →
HOW REAL IS GOD TO YOU?
DAY 49 Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Today, we read these words "'believing that He is'- Other translations use phrases such as 'believe He exists' and... Continue Reading →