Luke 5:4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Jesus' remarks to the two disciples wereLaunch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a catch. How? Using the fishing nets and the fishing skills they already knew.... Continue Reading →
THE BADGE OF CONSISTENCY
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father. In the opening letter to the Thessalonians which... Continue Reading →
THE DANCE OF HERODIAS’ DAUGHTER
Reference text: Matthew 14:1-12 Today's Gospel is one that ensures that the daughter of Herodias 'gets bad press'. In fact, together with her mother, they probably rank closely to the other female characters in the Bible who were seen as villains - Jezebel and Delilah being the other two. So for all intents and purposes,... Continue Reading →
A THOUSAND CUBITS MORE
Reference: Ezekiel 47:1-12 The unit of measure described as "a thousand cubit" is more than just a unit of distance. It represents a body of knowledge, a duration of time and even an opportunity presented to gain mastery and grounding. In ankle deep water, your focus is on your feet. You think about grounding, the... Continue Reading →
PENDULUM SWINGS
Genesis 1:4 God saw that the light was good (pleasing, useful) and He affirmed and sustained it; and God separated the light [distinguishing it] from the darkness. If there is one character we see about God through scripture, it is his preference for 'separation'; where separation relates to clear distinction and boundaries without overlaps. Thus,... Continue Reading →
PENDULUM SWINGS
Genesis 1:4 God saw that the light was good (pleasing, useful) and He affirmed and sustained it; and God separated the light [distinguishing it] from the darkness. If there is one character we see about God through scripture, it is his preference for 'separation'; where separation relates to clear distinction and boundaries without overlaps. Thus,... Continue Reading →
BE SPIRITUAL, BUT DON’T IGNORE PRINCIPLES
The power of God is accessible through intimacy, and that is the highest form of access because it requires a relationship with Him personally. However, there is another dimension of power which God has hidden in principles. One necessarily does not need a relationship with God for principles to work, only a willingness to adhere... Continue Reading →
YOU CANNOT SIT ON THE FENCE
1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word. Elijah comes to the people today with a big charge... Continue Reading →
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO?
DAY 97 Nicodemus found himself sat in a master class under the feet of Jesus discussing deep matters. In the course of this discussion, he asks the same question Mary asked 'How can these things be?' (John 3:9) It is at this point that Jesus makes an interesting remark in John 3:10 when he answered,... Continue Reading →