HE REMAINS ALMIGHTY

DAY 237 Ruth 1 We begin reading the book of Ruth today with multiple strands standing out on the first chapter. Our narrow focus is on Naomi. The reason for decifing to return home from Moab was because the famine had ended  however we notice it was deeper than that. Her opening remarks upon returning... Continue Reading →

THE PROVOKER OF PRAISE

DAY 160 Psalms 146:1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. Sometimes you wake with different postures of heart: one might be worship, where you might awake with an awe of who God is. His majesty draws you a worship. However, there are days when one appears to break out in praise.... Continue Reading →

IT ENDS IN GOOD, SO FIND REST

DAY 85 When Jesus received the news that Lazarus was ill, he was located about 20 miles from Bethany. By all accounts therefore, he could make the trip to his abode in hours. Jesus could also have equally sent His word to heal Lazarus - it wouldn't have been the first time He used that... Continue Reading →

FUELED BY MEN

DAY 53 Matthew 6:1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. There is something about the human spirit that makes it seek recognition, praise and affirmation at every chance. You might therefore realise that by... Continue Reading →

THE GIFT OF UTTERANCE

DAY 51 Mark 9:17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 'Life and death are in the power of the tongue'. The ability to speak is thus a creative weapon when it is wielded. At creation, God 'said'... Continue Reading →

IN PRIVATE OR IN PUBLIC?

41/365 IN PRIVATE OR IN PUBLIC? Luke 7:33a Jesus took him away from the crowd to be alone with him. Praise, honour, rebuke, and correction  can all be addressed to individuals in two settings: in private or in public. Regardless however of the domain within which they are administered, they have an impact on it's... Continue Reading →

HAVE YOU BEEN DISAPPOINTED?

DAY 193 OF 365 IN 2021 HAVE YOU BEEN DISAPPOINTED? Over the last month, there have been a wave of sporting events sweeping across the globe over ranging from football, tennis, boxing, etc. As expected, there have been winners and losers, hence disappointments along the way. Yet, what is worth thinking about is what happens... Continue Reading →

THE PRAISE TRAP

DAY 152 OF 365 IN 2021 Mark 11:14-15 They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay... Continue Reading →

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