You can rely on Him, He is leading. It’s an ongoing challenge on a personal as well as a corporate level to appreciate how God is leading. Reading about the history of God’s chosen people and their ability to see shadows of Him leading and then essentially seek to replace His leadership with their own […]
Read More Aspects of LeadingIt occurred to me that apt is probably a shortened way of saying appropriate. The sentiment behind both words are similar – it’s fitting, it’s on point, it’s right for the context. It occurred to me when I was reflecting on life at the moment and how March went. As implicit in the name, March […]
Read More Apt for April: A Dryden UpdateGod loves names. From Adam to Jesus, there’s always been something about names for God. They are not trifling issues at all. The patriarch of faith could no longer remain Abram. At a given point in time he had to be Abraham. The father of the people could no longer be known just as Jacob […]
Read More MWTM: Malachi Part 2 – MessengerGod is worthy to be praised. That’s not an unusual statement to make for those who believe in God and for those who don’t believe in God it’s a redundant statement, then for those who aren’t sure there’s a shrug of the shoulders and either an interest to discover further or not. What leads me […]
Read More What A Remarkable TurnaroundReading the prophetic utterances through Malachi is a fascinating exercise. The set up is a conversation God recalls between Himself and His people. God states something and the people query God on the statement and then there unfolds a critical analysis of the situation followed by recommended steps for addressing the situation. It’s so intriguing […]
Read More MWTM: Malachi Part 1 – Unacceptable PriesthoodThe issue has always been about who rules – who is in charge. The answer proposed has been idols and figureheads that man would put up to offer their allegiance and worship. This has led to nothing but misery and impoverishment. This is one of the reasons why judgement is a strong theme throughout the […]
Read More MWTM: Zechariah Part 2 – The King is ComingThe prophetic is about words and pictures. This is certainly illustrated in the writings Zechariah leaves behind following his encounters with God and His angels. As the people look to settle back in Jerusalem after the exile, it is understandable that there may be some hesitation and concern for the returning people. Although they are […]
Read More MWTM: Zechariah Part 1 – God Springs Into ActionThe story of the temple for God’s people is a fascinating one. Solomon’s construct that took years to build was undoubtedly worthy of the physical and visual spectacle it was to be for God’s people. No wonder it’s destruction was the cause of so much despair by those people. To be about the business of […]
Read More MWTM: Haggai Part 2 – The Best Is Yet To ComeThis is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! (Haggai 1:5, 7 NLT) It is one thing to live in the time before the exile. It’s another thing to live in the time after the exile. Haggai gives us a glimpse of what God’s people are like after the exile and […]
Read More MWTM: Haggai Part 1 – Check Yourself and Your PrioritiesThe time to be really concerned in any relationship is when one of the parties behaves in a way that shows that they no longer care. One of the beauties of the book of Zephaniah is how it displays the ongoing care of God for His people. He is not apathetic to their plight. He […]
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