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 →
A SEARCH OF YOUR HEART
DAY 161 Deuteronomy 8:2 Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. Moses, speaking to Israel, does not hide anything but tells them that... Continue Reading →
WHAT DOES YOUR VOICE CARRY?
DAY 151 Luke 1:41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and empowered by Him. There are many sounds in this world, and as far as our memory and previous experiences go, we are able to create a relationship between sounds and emotions.... Continue Reading →
PRAY FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY
DAY 138 Reference text : Act 18:1-3 One thing we often forget is that even though the Christian operates by different principles, laws and precepts that are not earth-borne, living in any territory makes the laws of the land binding in our lives. As long as we are domicile in any place therefore, we have... Continue Reading →
WHEN GOD CLOSES DOORS
DAY 132 Acts 16:6-7 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. Many of us know that when God... Continue Reading →
MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK
DAY 129 There are many things in life over which we have little or no control - the way other people choose to behave, natural laws or disasters among others. Contrary to much popular belief however, our emotions do not form part of this list. This might sound counter intuitive, but our emotions are an... Continue Reading →
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH MORE?
DAY 127 Acts 6:1 But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. A question comes to mind: whenever we ask for more of anything, even things seemingly simple as more... Continue Reading →
NOT A COLLECTION OF FAIRYTALES
DAY 123 1 Cor 15:1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. The word of God is such an interesting collection. While it is presented as a double edged sword, able to divide even bone and marrow, another could... Continue Reading →
HE SPEAKS THINGS INTO BEING
DAY 111 Our text today presents a very interesting dynamic. Even though the entire discourse ends with multiplication of the loaves and fish, it is the conversation between Jesus and Philip that sits at the heart of our reflection. This is their dialogue as captured:Jesus turned to Philip and asked “Where can we buy bread... Continue Reading →