DAY 224 Matthew 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Just because you want to be a Surgeon doesn't mean you can simply walk into any operating theatre to wield a scalpel. It will take more than your desire and enthusiasm. In the Gospel today, we cannot say... Continue Reading →
A QUESTION OF WILL, NOT SKILL
316/365 In writing his second letter to the Thessalonians, St Paul writes this"For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.”(3:20) One thing I remember from a recent workshop is the dynamics between competency and commitment. I realised that while competency is... Continue Reading →
THE LIMITATION OF MEN
THE LIMITATION OF MEN 37/365 Luke 5:5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” These were Peters words 'Master, we have toiled all night but caught nothing'. This was no ordinary man making a random speech,... Continue Reading →