10 Feb 2020
While living on earth, we shall not be immune to temptation and other vices. May the Lord help us never to forget that we have adequate grace to make the right decision in such circumstances. Acts 5:1-11.
07 Feb 2020
Lastly, what was the purpose of Christ’s coming? He came to bring salvation in order to restore man back to God. This was done in preparation for the next chapter in God’s plan for the world, His return. Hence the emphasis on spreading the gospel. Jesus crossed national, racial, economic and even religious barriers to spread the Good News, so that all may come to the knowledge of His saving grace. So what can you do to facilitate this? Or are you already doing something about it, and if you are, how can this be enhanced? The challenge here is to reach out beyond where we are to share the gospel.
06 Feb 2020
The central theme of the book of Mark is Jesus. The book records more of His miracles than His teachings. It therefore seeks to portray His true identity through a demonstration of His power. Are you a witness of this power? Mark 1:40-9:29.
05 Feb 2020
John Mark heralded Jesus as the Messiah, a very prominent figure. But in the key scripture for me in the book of Mark, Jesus confounds us further by declaring himself a servant! He came to serve. May we have the humility to emulate this great servant leader. Mark 10:35-45.
04 Feb 2020
The second half of the book of Mark depicts the revelation of Jesus to the general population and his encounter with the religious leaders. We see Him challenging the religious order by confronting the Pharisees and other teachers of the law. He also drives out the Jews doing business in the temple. Consequently, the religious leaders plot His death and seem to be victorious, only for the Heavenly Father to orchestrate His resurrection, thus overcoming those plans. Mark 14-16.
03 Feb 2020
John Mark wrote the book of Mark to encourage the Christians in Rome while on a missionary journey there with Paul between AD 55 and 65. His main aim was to reveal who Jesus was. The book is a collection of the many things Jesus did to impact the lives of the Jews. The first half of the book seeks to reveal the identity of Jesus and ends with Him asking Peter who the people think He is and who Peter thinks He is. Mark 8:27-30. Who is Jesus to you?
31 Jan 2020
Depending on God will mean learning that He does not always work in conventional ways. Therefore, we have to have an open mind and trust Him. May we endeavour to hear Him and to do what He says. 2 Kings 4:1-7.
30 Jan 2020
An example of how much we need God is in the area of love. To love others like God does cannot be done in our strength. We need His help to do that. 1 John 3:11-18.
28 Jan 2020
To live like God wants us to cannot be done in our own strength and especially if we are to have the impact He desires. We need power from on high to do this. There is provision for this and all we need to do is ask and position ourselves aright. John 14:15-28.
28 Jan 2020
Yesterday, I was reminded how short life can be. The question is, if the Lord called you home today, would He be pleased with the way you have lived? Would you have had the impact you were created to have? So then, how should we live? Ephesians 5:1-20.