Reference text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Today, we read about Ezekiel's description of the valley of dry bones and the events which ensued by virtue of heeding to the instructions he received. One phrase we see multiple times in various verses of this text is: 'you shall know that I am the Lord'.Therefore, the events which Ezekiel... Continue Reading →
THE GOD FACTOR
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 →
YOU ARE THE ANSWER TO A QUESTION
DAY 116 John 6:38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. '"Today, I will do whatever I want and say whatever I want'. That sounds very much like a regular pep talk you might tell yourself at some point in... Continue Reading →
ESTABLISHING MOTIVES
DAY 48 A brief extract from one commentary about today's text read "Whatever the occasion, we aspire to be at the top of the pack, looked up to by the masses".One might think this relates to the attainment of mastery, but it is far from it. Instead of a rise to the top being driven... Continue Reading →
A REASON FOR HIS NAME
351/365 When one has to recruit for a position, after obtaining a clear job description, the remainder is to find a candidate with the credentials to fit the role. A review of the skill set is the first layer, even better if they possess a proven and verifiable track record if achievement. A cherry on... Continue Reading →
FRUITS ARE EXPECTED
294/365 It becomes apparent with the use of 'leave it this year also (Luke 13:8) ' that the vine dresser for 3 consecutive years, had been having the same conversation with the owner of the vineyard year after year. He just about succeeded in negotiating an extension for a fourth year in a row. Nonetheless,... Continue Reading →
WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN MADE?
255/365 1 Corinthians 12:29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? If each of us came to know what we have been made, what kind of world would we be living in? This is the question that came to mind when I read the questions Paul asked the... Continue Reading →
PROCESS EXISTS FOR A REASON
144/365 PROCESS EXISTS FOR A REASOB Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” In many computer based games, one would notice a progression of rankings and an... Continue Reading →
NOT JUST REASONS
138/365 NOT JUST REASONS A reason is defined as a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event. In many of life situations then, we find reason for actions, often before executing them. Even in situations where we did not fully think out an action, we equally search for reasons to 'justify' those actions.... Continue Reading →