Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Whenever I hear the words "I will do whatever I want" I find it fascinating... Continue Reading →
CLARIFY YOUR MOTIVES
Jesus who was a master at using parables to weave intricate stories goes direct in his address today. After realizing that large swaths of people had followed along and kept looking for Him, he revealed the state of their heart to them. These are captured in John 6:26 'Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly,... Continue Reading →
YOU HAVE TO BE HELPED TO FOLLOW
DAY 78/366 John 13:37-38 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you. Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times! It will take more than your humanity... Continue Reading →
MAINTAIN THE BALANCE
DAY 218 Whether Peter spoke out of fear, under inspiration or by virtue of the sheer awe of the glory they were basking in matters little for our discourse today. What I would like us to ponder on are the words he spoke to Jesus: Lord,it is good that we are here. If you wish,I... Continue Reading →
WHEN ‘SELF’ IS EXALTED
DAY 121 John 10:12 But the hired man [who merely serves for wages], who is neither the shepherd nor the owner of the sheep, when he sees the wolf coming, deserts the flock and runs away; and the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. When the hireling sees a wolf, the first thing they... Continue Reading →
OVERDEPENDENCE ON SELF
DAY 92 Reference text: Matthew 26:14-27:66 Peter weighed himself against every other man and was convinced and so declared" “Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you.”(Matthew 26:33) Jesus would have looked kindly at Peter, with a smile across his face and said these words to Peter “I tell you the truth, Peter—this... Continue Reading →
IN THE BEGINNING, GOD
DAY 37 When the earth was notably void and without form, the Spirit of a God hovered the waters and then God spoke 'let there be light'. That was the voice of order. Therefore formlessness, emptiness, chaos, nothingness, and fruitlessness have nothing to do with God. Another statement catches attention. It is the opening words... Continue Reading →
THE LIMITS OF OUR HUMANITY
321/365 Luke 17:7-8 Suppose one of you has a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Will he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, ‘Come along now and sit down to eat’? Won’t he rather say, ‘Prepare my supper, get yourself ready and wait on me while I eat and... Continue Reading →
ESTABLISH YOUR IDENTITY
200/365 ESTABLISH YOUR IDENTITY Matthew 12:42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. "I know whose I amI know who... Continue Reading →