Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. What comes with a mind stayed on God is 'perfect peace'-the Hebrew word used in this verse is Shalom which has many tributaries including "Safety, wellness, happiness, friendliness, welfare, health, prosperity, and peace". So this... Continue Reading →
DON’T LET ANGER LEAD
Luke 11:53,54 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:Â Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him Many of the situations people have found themselves... Continue Reading →
NAVIGATING THROUGH SYSTEMS
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 →
FIND PEACE IN THE STORM, NOT WITH THE STORM
100/366 In every medical emergency, the absence of calm heads in the heat of the moment is always a contributing factor to negative outcomes. Therefore, even though the temptation might be for everyone to enter into a state of blind panic, the preferred option is for all to be in a state of rest. Sait... 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 →
ARE YOU HONOURING THE KING?
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 →
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 →
UNCERTAINTIES WILL REMAIN
DAY 215 Matthew 13:47-48 Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a fishing net that was thrown into the water and caught fish of every kind. When the net was full, they dragged it up onto the shore, sat down, and sorted the good fish into crates, but threw the bad ones away. Whenever fishermen... Continue Reading →
DO YOU PRAY?
DAY 173 Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. When you open a savings account with any bank, you will very likely be given a debit card. Unlike a credit card that comes preloaded with money,... Continue Reading →