Reference text: Luke 6:12-19 Whenever we read about Jesus going up the mountain, the imagery is painted as though he went up alone. But a closer look at the story of the disciples would reveal to us that their formative years were so compact that for men to testify as we read in the book... Continue Reading →
IT TAKES GRACE
2 Corinthians 8:1-2 And now, brothersyourp will not and sisters, we want you topppw about the grace that God has given the Macedonian church. In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. In the midst of affliction, the first thing we are likely... Continue Reading →
THE OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD
Reference: Genesis 17:3-9 Among the essential attributes of God, omnipresence is often explained as "God is everywhere". However, a message I recently listened to shed a bit more light to mean "God is present at all times and in all times". That is He is in the past, the present and the future. He was,... Continue Reading →
GOD’S UNSEEN HAND ALWAYS AT WORK
Mark 6:8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: When things work well, we are often quick to identify what specific features, actions or attitudes contributed to the success story. Often, these are tangible. In the Gospel today,... Continue Reading →
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GRACE
Saint Paul in this letter circles back to the concept of grace, and its role in the lives of the church in Corinth. In 2nd Corinthians 6:1, he admonished this same church 'as coworkers with God, we urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain'. And the reason he could say those... Continue Reading →
“THANK YOU GOD, FOR YOUR GOODNESS TOWARDS ME”
Matthew 13:54 He returned to Nazareth, his hometown. When he taught there in the synagogue, everyone was amazed and said, “Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?” Whenever new Olympians emerge and produce praiseworthy results, often unmatched or unexpected, we might hear comments like 'they came out of nowhere'. The... Continue Reading →
GRACE TO ENDURE
Mark 10:34 They will mock him, spit on him, flog him with a whip, and kill him, but after three days he will rise again Sometimes, God does not reveal all the intricacies of our life's journey to us because knowing us, we would rather forfeit the glorious end if we became aware of all... Continue Reading →
YOU HAVE TO BE HELPED TO FOLLOW
DAY 78/366 John 13:37-38 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you. Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times! It will take more than your humanity... Continue Reading →
HE CARES FOR YOU
DAY 27/366 Mark 4:38 And He Himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” Jesus was right in the boat. As they rode into the eye of the storm, he was in their boat. They had secured... Continue Reading →