Mark 8:12 But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.” I pictured Jesus asking me this question about my generation "Why does this generation seek for a sign?", and this was my answer: "It's... Continue Reading →
THERE IS NO LOSS WITH GOD
Psalm 84:10 For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness A very wild trade off is presented: standing at the threshold of the house of God as a door keeper or enjoying... Continue Reading →
JUST A FEW MOMENTS LONGER
On my way in to work, I got on a bus that did not seem to have a time to set off. It kept waiting, and in fact, I managed to board because it was waiting. However, after a few minutes on board, the passenger notification for the doors to open went off. The doors... Continue Reading →
HOLDING BACK MAY COST YOU
Mark 11:29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. Jesus' conversation with the authorities in the temple revolved around 'give and then receive'. They were asked a question, the answer to which... Continue Reading →
A SECOND CHANCE
DAY 52/366 Jonah 3:1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time... There are times we wonder why some things are recorded in scripture. We consider why certain accounts are available, why particular stories are documented the way they are with that amount of detail. The core of this reflection is Jonah's... Continue Reading →
REAL LOSS
DAY 45/366 Matthew 6:1 Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Unfortunately, there isn't any other way to put this other than to attest to the fact that we live in an era... Continue Reading →
AVOIDABLE LOSSES
DAY 282 Reference text: Jonah 1:1-17,2:1-10 We read the very popular story of Jonah today, where he fled the presence of God to escape to Tarshish instead of going to Nineveh with the message he had been given. He legally bought and paid for a ship ticket, got on board and went straight to bed.... Continue Reading →
HEAVEN’S SEAL OF APPROVAL
DAY 280 Luke 10:17,20 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” The things that we rejoice about and celebrate, may not be those we ought to... Continue Reading →
MAKING A BAD DEAL
DAY 223 Matthew 16:26 What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? When making a business deal, even a novice would attempt to look at all the crucial elements likely to guarantee profit. Negotiations therefore, often... Continue Reading →