DAY 350 Matthew 17:12 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they pleased. There is one thing you can be certain about men: we are more likely to honour the great than the small. This is even dependent on knowledge: the great... Continue Reading →
THE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE
DAY 292 Luke 11:52 Woe to you lawyers! for you have taken away the key of knowledge; you did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering.” As far as doors are concerned, keys can serve only one of two purposes: lock people out or grant them access. Jesus is the key to salvation,... Continue Reading →
HERALDS OF YOUR RISING
DAY 152 Mark 10:48-49 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” Normally, from the very first instance, Jesus addresses... Continue Reading →
TAKING OPPORTUNITIES
163/365 TAKING OPPORTUNITIES 2 Kings 11:1 And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal. Whenever we are eagerly anticipating an opportunity, we lay down all the ground works pending its arrival. So when it does show up, we are voracious and wild,... Continue Reading →
MAKE THE MOVE TO CONNECT
MAKE THE MOVE TO CONNECT 120/365 Acts 8:29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. Recently, one question that caused me to do a bit of thinking and probing was 'did you take their contact?' Often, it seems doing so does not matter but in our world where... Continue Reading →
PROPORTIONATE RISING
115/365 PROPORTIONATE RISING Reference: Acts 6:1-7 Acts 6:1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. Notice the timing of today's complaint was at the time when the number of disciples... Continue Reading →
THE COST OF YOUR RISING
88/365 THE COST OF YOUR RISING Exodus 32:10 Now leave me alone so my fierce anger can blaze against them, and I will destroy them. Then I will make you, Moses, into a great nation.” At what price does your rising come? This question popped up in mind because of the unique situation Moses was... Continue Reading →
THE BRIGHTNESS OF YOUR RISING
2/365 THE BRIGHTNESS OF YOUR RISING Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising. Everybody is drawn to a beacon, particularly if it shines bright enough, thus light draws attention. Hence, 'nations will come to your light' is akin to an increase in visibility to a degree... Continue Reading →
YOU NEED A SHEPHERD
DAY 338 OF 365 IN 2021 YOU NEED A SHEPHERD Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. A shepherd is one who has oversight over a flock. He tends to their nourishment, protection, comfort, and cleanliness. A good shepherd, as... Continue Reading →