DAY 82 Reference text: Exodus 32:7-14 About Israel, God said 'I have seen this people' (Ex 32:9a). A similar language is used when Jesus encountered Nathaniel and told him 'while you were under the fig tree, I saw you (Jn 1:48). Whenever sight is referenced to God, He does not see using just the sense... Continue Reading →
PRIDE WILL CUT YOU OFF
332/365 Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. The wise are... Continue Reading →
A SKILLED MASTER BUILDER
312/365 1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. Whenever a building contract is being given out, even though there are different areas... Continue Reading →
HUMILITY
240/365 You can draw a straight line between humility and honour. The alternative combination is the line between pride and dishonour. For any person therefore, it is necessary to determine which combination is at work in their life. Regardless, one preamble leads the way 'pride is not desired'. "The greater you are, the more humble... Continue Reading →
RESPOND TO THE INVITATION
RESPOND TO THE INVITATION 189/365 Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. This was a very specific request from Jesus, but it is one that can be generalised across many situations where an invitation is thrown out there for anyone to come and... Continue Reading →
YOU NEED HIS HELP
YOU NEED HIS HELP DAY 149/365 Reference text: Acts 25:13-21 You are strong, I know your strength is praiseworthy.You are gifted, I know your gifts can set you in the midst of royaltyYou are brave, I know that you are fearless and no challenge fazes you.You have a history of victories- defeat has no place... Continue Reading →
PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL
PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL 98/365 Philippians 2:6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: Men like to be 'up'- be the best, be at the top, be seen as successful. No one wakes up and has as a life's target the desire to be at... Continue Reading →
LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN
LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN 83/365 Luke 18:11,13 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon... Continue Reading →
LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN
39/365 LAY DOWN YOUR CROWN The book the kings is literally a book on royalty. It tells the story of men who had power over nations and territories; men at whose single command an entire nation were obliged to obey. It contains an account of individuals who wore their own crowns. Yet, when Solomon stands... Continue Reading →