“God kept watch all night, watching over the Israelites as he brought them out of Egypt. Because God kept watch, all Israel for all generations will honor God by keeping watch this night—a watchnight.” Exodus 12:42 (MSG) Watch Night – Easter Series Part 3...
My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers. Matt 21:13 (NLT) Temple of Prayer – Easter Series Part 2 Go to PART 1 >> Jerusalem was overflowing with those preparing for Passover. The temple was humming. There was an endless...
Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. John 12:13 (NLT) Hosanna to our King – Easter Series Part 1 Palm Sunday, roughly 2000 years ago, Jesus sent two of his disciples to find a donkey. This wasn’t random behaviour. It was time. So many...
No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 2 Tim 2:4 (NKJV) Christian soldiers engaged in warfare. This phrase makes me cringe a little when you think about how we interpret warfare....
Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it. – Martin Luther King, Jnr. There are two kinds of hatred I believe Martin Luther King, Jnr. was addressing here. The kind that makes us...
I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. John 12:46 (NLT) There was much division over who people thought Jesus was. Many saw the miracles, received a miracle, witnessed His grace and...
Disturb us Lord, to dare more boldly – Sir Francis Drake Contentment is the ideal platform to launch into your destiny. It guards your heart against disappointment, it keeps you buoyant during failure, stirs thankfulness for each moment and gift… It's the...
Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. Phil 4:11 (NLT) Contentment The word ‘content’ comes from the word ‘autarkes’ which means: “sufficient for one’s self; independent of external circumstances.” Independent of...
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thess 5:16 (NLT) What is Prayer? It’s said that prayer is conversation with God. Asking things for ourselves and for others – answers, healing, revelations… So in terms of this verse, are we meant to never stop conversing with God?...
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered. Heb...
