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 →
ARE YOU IN THAT NUMBER?
DAY 26 Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. We read a very interesting piece of text today. If nothing, the title 'Lord of the harvest' should be... Continue Reading →
A REASON FOR HIS NAME
351/365 When one has to recruit for a position, after obtaining a clear job description, the remainder is to find a candidate with the credentials to fit the role. A review of the skill set is the first layer, even better if they possess a proven and verifiable track record if achievement. A cherry on... Continue Reading →
POWER VERSUS AUTHORITY
345/365 There are two words we come across in scripture a fair bit, particularly in the New Testament- Power and Authority. In many instances, they may appear interchangeable in their use but in context, they are linked concepts that portray specific dimensions when in execution. Thus, clarity in their distinction is helpful to our Christian... Continue Reading →
HANG ON THE WORD
321/365 Luke 19:48 Yet they could not find any way to do it, because all the people hung on his words Elevators are designed with specific tensile strength in the cables that hold them up. As such, they come with specific weight restrictions so that when these weight restrictions are exceeded, the likelihood of the... Continue Reading →
THE NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES
287/365 I am going to throw a straight punch to the gut- many of the songs we sing, are sung absent mindedly and unconsciously. In other words, they are more like an outflow triggered out of a jig of our memory: we know the words and the melody, so we sing along. However, every now... Continue Reading →
CRITERIA TO BE FULFILLED
260/365 Proverbs 3:27 Do not withhold what is good from those who deserve it; if it is within your power to give it, do it. Men are the custodians of the graces of God on earth. When He wants to move, He uses men as His hands and feet. Thus in many ways, we could... Continue Reading →
REVIEW YOUR WORDS
231/365 Ezekiel 34:9-10 He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath. Prophesy, son of man. Tell the breath, ‘God, the Master, says, Come from the four winds. Come, breath. Breathe on these slain bodies. Breathe life!’” So I prophesied, just as he commanded me. The breath entered them and they came alive! They stood up... Continue Reading →