MINIBITES

Reference text: Matthew 22:1-14 Isaiah 41:21 is the verse that came to mind while reading today's parable 'Present your case,” says the LORD. “Bring forth your strong reasons,” says the King of Jacob". The king had prepared a feast, and invited guests to attend. After failing to show up, he sent his servants to remind... Continue Reading →

POWER WITHOUT PREPARATION

Reference tex: 2 Kings 24:8-17 Power is a very interesting phenomenon and in this context, power relates to having  influence over systems, men or situations. One might think that with power will come a change in negative attitudes and values for more positive ones, however the truth is 'power only amplifies'. Whatever is in the... Continue Reading →

MINIBITES: THE PARABLE OF THE VIRGINS

DAY 316 Reference text: Matthew 25:1-13 1. You may inherit your father's estate, but not the determination and grit that went into the building of those assets. There are some things in life such as hope, courage, discipline, determination etc that cannot be imparted or purchased off the shelf of a shop. These are personal... Continue Reading →

IS YOUR EAR TRAINED TO HEAR?

DAY 294 Luke 12:11-22 Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” It is easy to claim every promise of... Continue Reading →

ARE YOU READY?

DAY 244 Whenever we hear the words 'a window is open', beyond a literal meaning, it is often indicative of a unique chance that has arisen and brings with it a platform to achieve a significant feat. However, as easy as it is to open a window, it is also that easy to shut. The... 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 →

SEASONS COME WITH NOTICES

DAY 46 Genesis 8:22 While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Personally, I do not like the cold and so would wish that we skipped that season of the year entirely. My ideal annual cycle would be spring, summer, autumn, then back... Continue Reading →

TIME SPENT IN HIDING

DAY 40 Mark 7:24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. In the Gospel today, Jesus entered town and wanted to slip under the radar. But as we read, it was... Continue Reading →

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