10 ‘Your kingdom come, Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 If we had to be honest with ourselves, I wonder how many of us carry the urgency within us to see our Lord Jesus return – coming to fetch His bride? With everything that is busy unfolding all around us […]
Read moreWeek 47 – Governed by principles
3 … and upholding and maintaining and propelling all things [the entire physical and spiritual universe] by His powerful word [carrying the universe along to its predetermined goal]. Hebrews 1:3 Our world runs and functions on laws and principles the Lord had set in place right from the start. The earth rotates simply because of God’s laws. People need to […]
Read moreWeek 46 – Something from everyone
9 “There is a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?” John 6:9 Irrespective of the nature of our competitive society, or the mindset that we find ourselves trapped in of thinking that everyone is to take care of me, each and every one […]
Read moreWeek 45 – My contribution
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 How much consideration have you ever given towards the denomination you belong to? If you haven’t, then do so for a minute by reflecting on the various countries your denomination extends to. The chances are you will […]
Read moreWeek 44 – Can’t give what you don’t have…
12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you; 1 Thessalonians 3:12 The titles of today’s devotional sounds like an obviously logical statement, like something everyone knows and should have a basic understanding of. But the truth is […]
Read moreWeek 43 – The greatest gift
6 But Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have; but what I do have I give to you: In the name (authority, power) of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—[begin now to] walk and go on walking!” Acts 3:6 It really is not too difficult to see that our world often lives within the confines of a hand-out […]
Read moreWeek 42 – Christ is their best
19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? Genesis 50:19 This has got to be said and becomes crucial for us to remember when trying to bring out the best in those around us – Christ is their personal best. In other words, if you truly desire to […]
Read moreWeek 41 – Developing true wisdom
5 If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 Truth be told, many of us find it far easier turning to people when it comes […]
Read moreWeek 40 – Watchmen not watchdogs…
6 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed and stationed watchmen (prophets), Who will never keep silent day or night; You who profess the Lord, take no rest for yourselves, Isaiah 62:6 Here again we find one of those terms many religious men and women tend to use, thinking they have the right to correct every single born […]
Read moreWeek 39 – How I come across…
9 Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor; 11 never lagging behind in diligence; aglow in […]
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