Luke 4:17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, There used to be a TV game show called "it takes two". It was a show where two people who claimed to be familiar with each... Continue Reading →
REDIRECT YOUR DESIRES
DAY 44/366 "No weapon formed [fashioned, forged] against you shall prosper"( Isaiah 54:17a) This verse from the book of Isaiah came to mind as I read today's letter from James. Our verse for discussion stemming from the above is James 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own... Continue Reading →
WHAT HAS BEEN SENT?
DAY 354 Luke 1:26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, Somehow, I stopped on verse 26 of the Gospel and the words 'the angel Gabriel was sent from God'. In other words, the meeting with Mary was not coincidental, the angel had been... 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 →
DON’T DROP YOUR WEAPONS
Friday: October 9, 2020 Reference: Luke 11:15-26 Luke 11:21, 22 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. In a fist fight, bare... Continue Reading →