Reference text: John 1:19-23 When you show someone a book, asking the question "what is this", until they respond with 'that is a book' you keep pressing for a response. This is true especially when you are convinced they ought to know the answer. Answers along the lines of 'it is not a chair' simply... Continue Reading →
RUN YOUR OWN RACE
An interesting incident happened on my way home this evening. In anticipation for a storm, I was cycling home rather quickly only to be passed by another cyclist. That got my competitive juices running so I quickly responded by changing gears, catching up just before we got to a crossing. In my mind, I was... 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 →
KNOW THE VOICE OF THE SHEPHERD
364/365 Matthew 2:19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, Every warning that was issued to Joseph concerning Jesus came in a dream, every single time. On 4 different occasions: from the advise to stay with Mary, flee with her and the infant... Continue Reading →
THE GOD WHO GIVES INCREASE
242/365 1 Corinthians 3:7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. I sent an email this morning and received a response which redirected me to another source likely to have the information I might need. This redirection is exactly what Paul does today... Continue Reading →
DISCERN HIS VOICE
156/365 Reference text: 1 Kings 19:11-19 DISCERN HIS VOICE Does today's text raise the question that 'God no longer appears in the form of the wind, fire or earthquake?' or Does He now communicate only in whispers?The answer to both of the questions above is an emphatic NO.God changes not, and all the natures listed... Continue Reading →
FULFILMENT OF DAYS
FULFILMENT OF DAYS Isaiah 65:20 Babies will no longer die in infancy, and all people will live out their life span. God's desire is for men to live to the fulfilment of their days- to complete that which they have been tasked to do while living. It is crucial therefore to find the purpose for one's... Continue Reading →
A REMINDER OF WHO WE ARE
DAY 364 OF 365 IN 2021 A REMINDER OF WHO WE ARE It is rather odd to be reminded of who we are just when the year is about to turn the corner but the word of God is never accidental and it comes to accomplish that which it has been sent to do. Today... Continue Reading →
THE NAME OF JESUS
John 20:14 She turned to leave and saw someone standing there. It was Jesus, but she didn’t recognize him. I don't think I am the only individual who at some point goes round looking for something they already have on their person. Examples may be looking for a hat or glasses one is already wearing.... Continue Reading →