A daily walk in faith, hope and love
The Scribe in today's Gospel was given a complement thus by Jesus following his wise response: 'you are not far from the Kingdom of God'. It becomes obvious that the distance been referred to here was not a physical one, but one related to mental orientation and mindset. The first of which the scribe rephrased... Continue Reading →
DAY 56/365 Romans 8:31b If God is for us, who can be against us? This verse qualifies to sit in a number of categories, whether as a regular or rhetorical question, a confession or declaration. The use of 'if' is rather interesting because one would have expected that God would always be for everyone all... Continue Reading →
DAY 31/366 Mark 6:2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? Even though it may appear every life is... Continue Reading →
DAY 20/366 Reference: 2 Samuel 2:1-27 Three times in today's text, David says "how the mighty have fallen". When we refer to might, our mind always turns to an exhibition of strength, power, glory and influence. God is Almighty, but in the domain of men, there is cap on the extent of might. So the... Continue Reading →
DAY 10/366 Mark 1:37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” 'Everyone is looking' for you is a good sign because it is an attestation of your value. Whether this is in the form of your gift, a service/product or your exhibition of mastery in your field of endeavour, it... Continue Reading →
DAY 276 Luke 9:53 But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem. There are many things that can cause you to take offence with others. This is often the case with those from whom you can receive, or those who have something you desire. You are very likely to... Continue Reading →
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 →
DAY 117 Acts 8:30 Philip ran up close and heard the man reading aloud from the book of Isaiah. Philip asked him, "Do you understand what you are reading? Philip runs up to the Chariot and asks 'Do you understand what you're reading?' Now mind you, this was not some young ordinary person he was... Continue Reading →
DAY 96 John 13:12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. Humility and service were important to Jesus, hence, he had to ensure that his disciples understood those concepts while he was with... Continue Reading →
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