DAY 75 Luke 11:21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. I have reflected on this text a few times over the years but in all those years, the first statement has never been in focus. However, as I read this chapter again today, that was what my... Continue Reading →
HEAT WILL COME
DAY 68 Jeremiah 17:8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought Left to us alone, our prayers would always result in the fulfilment... Continue Reading →
WHEN STRENGTH FAILS
355/365 For many people, when presented with quantity or quality, they would opt for quality. As if in a default stance, large quantities are often associated with low quality. However, there could be quality even at high volumes if the requisite measures are in place. Yet today, we come to the clear realisation that neither... Continue Reading →
BE INTENTIONALLY JOYFUL
342/365 Today is Gaudete - rejoicing Sunday when translated. One of the hardest things however to do is remaining joyful. There appears to be too many things not going right in and with our lives to warrant any celebration. Yet, we are to be joyful, not happy. For while happiness is always situation dependent, joy... Continue Reading →
PRAYING CHALLENGES AWAY
323/365 Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. In the space of a few sentences in Luke 23, the word 'save' in different tenses, appears multiple times and that was interesting. It seemed as though everyone was saying 'there should... Continue Reading →
HELPED BY GOD
295/365 Luke 18:13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 'Oh, God be merciful to me a sinner 'As soon those words echoed out the vocal cords of the tax collector, heaven... 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 →
IT TAKES MORE THAN STRENGTH
DAY 281 OF 365 IN 2021 IT TAKES MORE THAN STRENGTH Luke 11:21 When a strong man, fully armed [armed to the teeth], guards his estate, his possessions [property] are secure[ safe, sound and undisturbed]. Language remains fascinating - I am always surprised by how a minor tweak or placement can affect the meaning of... Continue Reading →
REMIND AND BE REMINDED
Wednesday: December 30, 2020 1 John 2:14b I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. Reminders serve as a timely and consistent message about what needs to be done and where we stand with it. However, every... Continue Reading →