This past Sunday’s message in church (Heart of God – Amazing Grace) centered on the remarkable story of Zacchaeus, and what an encouragement it was! We were reminded that the Lord sees the unnoticeable. This seemingly unimportant, despised thief—an outcast—drew the direct attention of Jesus. It’s a powerful truth for all of us: the Lord doesn’t push […]
Read morePraise Against the Chips: A Sacrifice Worth Offering
It might seem strange to pair the words “sacrifice” and “praise” together, yet that’s exactly what the writer of Hebrews does in Hebrews 13:15: “Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” But if we’re honest, it makes perfect sense. […]
Read moreThe Journey towards the destination: Part 4 – Enjoy the scenery…
For I have taken all this to heart, exploring and examining it all, how the righteous (those in right standing with God) and the wise and their deeds are in the hands of God. Ecclesiastes 9:1 If you’ve ever had the privilege of traveling on the Garden Route in South Africa, you would know that it’s quite […]
Read moreThe Journey towards the destination: Part 3 – Never too late…
13 And the Lord asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh [to herself], saying, ‘Shall I really give birth [to a child] when I am so old?’ Genesis 18:13 It’s no secret that we’re all driven towards specific goals at certain intervals within our lives. At this age we finish our schooling career, followed up by finishing off our […]
Read moreThe Journey towards the destination: Part 2 – Greater discomforts
20 When they left Pharaoh’s presence, the foremen met Moses and Aaron, who were waiting for them. 21 And the foremen said to them, “May the Lord look upon you and judge you, because you have made us odious (something hated) in the sight of Pharaoh and his servants, and you have put a sword in their hand to kill […]
Read moreThe Journey towards the destination: Part 1 – Wrestles
24 So Jacob was left alone, and a Man [came and] wrestled with him until daybreak. Genesis 32:24 I was reminded again about the nature of struggling. Truth be told, none of us desire to struggle in life and we will almost go out of our way to ensure that we help our children not to struggle. […]
Read moreWeek 52 – God is not done…
6 I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]. Philippians 1:6 Believe me when I say it is easy to feel overwhelmed when having received a lot of information, especially […]
Read moreWeek 51 – What’s the end game?
…having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. They are the fragrant aroma of an offering, an acceptable sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights. Philippians 4:18 Within the context of your contribution, the portion you are able to bring to the table to advance the Kingdom of God, what’s the end game in […]
Read moreWeek 50 – Not just yet…
24 …see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way. Psalms 139:24 If you are a parent, you will know that there are certain things that you will simply not give to your children until they are ready to handle the responsibility that goes with that particular desire. At […]
Read moreWeek 49 – Rudderless…
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 A life without vision, direction and purpose to contribute towards, is like a ship without a rudder. The word of God tells us how one of the smallest parts on a ship divines the very direction that vessel heads […]
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