Genesis 15:7-8 He also said to him, “I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to take possession of it." But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, how can I know that I will gain possession of it?” Does Abraham's question today sound familiar? You're not wrong... Continue Reading →
THE TABLES WON’T JUST TURN
Reference text: Luke 6:20-26 I know it's exciting to latch on to a word of prophecy or encouragement to drive our forward advance, but don't be deceived, not all outcomes will automatically take effect. Reading Saint Luke's account of the beatitudes might get you thinking that the tables are just going to turn when the... Continue Reading →
PURSUING PROPHECIES
Reference text: Jeremiah 28:1-17 Jeremiah the prophet was swayed by the words of Hananiah, the prophet from Gibeon. One would have thought that a Prophet of Jeremiah's calibre should have been adequately equipped to read between the lines and identify a false prophecy. Instead, we see him respond 'Amen, may the Lord do so and... Continue Reading →
MORE THAN WORDS
Tuesday: December 22, 2020 Luke 1:48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. We read the magnificat today, sometimes referred to as Mary's song of praise. In this text, there is one statement which is a prophecy: 'henceforth all generations shall call... Continue Reading →