Some truths are hard to accept, often because they may not reflect our reality or the implications of believing them are overwhelming. So, we’d rather ignore them. But the mature approach is to wrestle with them and face them head-on. For me, one such truth is second Peter 1:3, which unequivocally declares that: “…God has …
Some say a man’s life is a reflection of his choices. While there may be some nuance, our decisions often shape our life outcomes and play a significant role in our circumstances. As an adult, I’m now acutely aware that my choices have consequences, but that wasn’t something I understood as a child. So, as …
Imagine you’re in a large dark auditorium, and the only light available is the touch light on your phone. You won’t see much, and there’s a good chance you will trip on things around you. Now imagine the same space lit by floodlights. You would be able to see every object in the room. It’s …
I’ve been reflecting on the story of the wise men who visited Jesus [Matthew 2:1-12]. Matthew calls them magi, which could mean wise men, astrologers, teachers, physicians, seers or even sorcerers. It’s safe to presume they were erudite men. It’s also safe to assume they weren’t the only ones in their profession. So, what made …
Have you ever noticed how much judicial language there is in the Bible? There are several mentions of words like law, justice, judgment, courts, etc. The first five books of the Bible are called the Torah (the law of God as revealed by Moses). One of my favourite things about how the Bible is its …
Fear isn’t a positive emotion for me. I know some people are at their best when they’re afraid and achieve impressive feats as a result. I’m certainly not in that category. Furthermore, I find fear debilitating and prohibitive. So, I shuddered the first time I encountered the instruction to fear God. In my experience, most …
I was listening to a sermon, and the preacher said: ”revelation is not what you know, but what has become a reality in your life”. He was challenging his congregation to realise that it’s not sufficient to know what God says. We must also be able to demonstrate the reality of His word with our …
Have you ever observed that it’s the lawyers and the politicians who seem to know more about the laws in countries with constitutions? They also seem to benefit the most from their knowledge of the laws of the land. The politicians get paid to make the laws and install the judges who apply those laws. …
“Lord, open his eyes that he may see”, Elisha, the prophet, prayed for his fearful servant as they were surrounded by troops sent by the Aramean king to capture Elisha. The prophet was a target because God had been revealing the military plans of the Arameans to him. Elisha, in turn, was communicating those plans …
Before God created human beings, He declared His will for them. They were to be made in His image and have dominion over His creation [Genesis 1:26]. It struck me recently that God hasn’t changed His mind on this. Dominion was our birthright, but the first humans gave up that birthright to the devil for …
