Day 330 Ezekiel 32:12 Just as a shepherd looks after his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so I will look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. We read about God seeking out his flock. While this... Continue Reading →
THERE IS REST IN ‘KNOWING’
DAY 307 Matthew 8:23-24 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. Even though students may not have the same questions that will be answered when they sit an exam, there is... Continue Reading →
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IGNORANCE
DAY 305 Revelation 7:13-14a Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?”I answered, “Sir, you know.” Today's text is set in the throne room of Heaven where John finds himself in a dialogue with one of the elders.He is asked a question 'These who... Continue Reading →
THE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE
DAY 292 Luke 11:52 Woe to you lawyers! for you have taken away the key of knowledge; you did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering.” As far as doors are concerned, keys can serve only one of two purposes: lock people out or grant them access. Jesus is the key to salvation,... Continue Reading →
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH KNOWLEDGE?
DAY 283 I found myself laughing and at the same time, puzzled when I read this conversation between God and Jonah captured in chapter 4. However, the character of Jonah made me concerned a little bit. Not to make me too afraid to read about him, but thinking of what his knowledge about the ways... Continue Reading →
LEST YOU FORGET
DAY 198 Exodus 1:8 Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. Even though the Israelites multiplied, no Pharoah had perceived them as a threat because they knew they were Joseph's people. Egypt as a civilisation, had also neither lost its influence nor power, yet somehow, there had been a... Continue Reading →
A BALANCED POOL OF KNOWLEDGE
DAY 195 Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Our text today uses a reference of four animals- sheep, wolves, serpents, and doves - each has a distinct nature. The disciples were sent out as sheep into a pack... Continue Reading →
A PLAN UNFOLDING
DAY 191 Genesis 28:11 And he came to a certain place and stayed overnight there because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down there [to sleep]. That old man has a way to orchestrate our lives in such a manner that... Continue Reading →
KNOWLEDGE-DRIVEN ADVANCE
DAY 170 2 Corinthians 6:10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. There are times when you could have something in hand but go round looking the very same thing oblivious that you are already in possession of it. In the many paradoxes... Continue Reading →