A daily walk in faith, hope and love
The people of Nineveh heard Jonah first, and once they did, there was an immediate response: they called for a fast and put on sack cloth. As with every system, information flows from bottom to top, especially when they happen at the grassroots. So when word reached the king, his response was also to tear... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Ezra 6:7-20 One way to gain marks for questions in a Maths exams is to show the method that led to the answer, a concept known simply as "show working". Sometimes, it takes seeing how a process unfolds to actually appreciate it's meaning and today, the verse which came to mind after reading... Continue Reading →
Acts 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. It was not Herod the man, but Herod the king who had set out to harass the church. This context is relevant because it tells us the calibre of the man who had decided to vex... Continue Reading →
Reference text: 1 Kings 22:1-16 "Ecclesiastes 8:4 reads" Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou? " It is therefore of interest to see king Ahab's attitude when his request was refused by Naboth. Thumbs up to Naboth for refusing to let go of... Continue Reading →
DAY 365 As the year 2023 ends, two short reminders before the turn of the new year. 1. "Be grateful to God for bringing you this far". That should be the fruit of your lips, a non-negotiable one. Left to our own devices, we really would be no where near where we are. It is... Continue Reading →
Luke 7:3-5 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” Men are placed... Continue Reading →
DAY 235 Reference text: Judges 9:6-15 We read about an interesting ceremony to select a king for the trees. Their first choice was the olive, but it declined because it's oil was useful in honouring God's and men. The fig as a second choice declined, because of its fruits and sweetness. The vine finally also... Continue Reading →
DAY 181 We read in Genesis 17:17 'Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, “Shall a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? And shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?” If you put on the hat of imagination, you can... Continue Reading →
LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN 83/365 Luke 18:11,13 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon... Continue Reading →
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