In a message I listend to yesterday, a three fold key was given as the foundation for fruitfulness, which is a core mandate of every believer. These were wisdom, faith and power. Reading the Gospel this morning, the first pillar stood out quite a bit. As usual, Jesus used a parable to drive this home.... Continue Reading →
MISSED SEASONS ARE EXPENSIVE
Luke 19:42 If you had only known today what could have brought you peace! But now it is hidden from your sight, Jesus speaks about an opportunity that was available to know the things that was made for their peace. However, given that they missed the window when it was to be caught, 'NOW' which... Continue Reading →
THE SEASONS WILL CHANGE
Luke 21:5-6 Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said, Do you see these stones? The time is coming when not one of them will be left in place. They will all be knocked down." The days are coming when... Continue Reading →
MISSED SEASONS
The prophet Jeremiah today found himself in quite a predicament. But for the Intercession of Ebed-Melech with King Zedekiah, the outcome would not have been the best. Yet, the word of the King sent a reminder "Then the king commanded Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, saying, Take from hence thirty men with thee, and take up Jeremiah... Continue Reading →
TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS
Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. People who understand the concept of time, tend to live differently. There is always a sense of urgency, clarity and anticipation that governs their ways. Time in this context, dose not apply only to the numbers ticking on... Continue Reading →
KEEP YOUR CONSECRATION REQUIREMENTS
Matthew 9:15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast. The Pharisees and the disciple of John wondered why the disciples of Jesus were not... Continue Reading →
ONE STEP FROM DANGER
DAY 140/366 Acts 23:6-7 Now when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. It is with respect to the hope and the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.” As soon as he had... Continue Reading →
KEEPING CONSECRATIONS
DAY 353 Reference text: Judges 13:2-7 but one day an angel from the Lord appeared to her and said: You have never been able to have any children, but very soon you will be pregnant and have a son. He will belong to God from the day he is born, so his hair must never... Continue Reading →
SEEKING COMFORT
DAY 268 Psalm 126:6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. Many prefer a life filled with comfort, often, at no cost. Without having paid any price, such see discomfort in any shape or form as a hindrance and so have no room... Continue Reading →