When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. Matthew 6:16 They did it to show others that no one could do religious rituals like they could. They did it to show […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Fast for the Father to SeeWhy? He took me from slavery. He saw what I was addicted to and set me free. He did not set me free for me to go back into slavery. Yet – that has been the tendency. To get caught up with debilitating addictions, persuasive chains, enticing entanglements that leaves me sinking fast. All because […]
Read More Who Rules? The Daily OpportunityJust checking. The people were very active. In fact they had been active for a long time. They were given the orders of what they should be doing. Indeed they were following what their parents had received. And their parents were following what their own parents had been doing in following instructions. This was something […]
Read More Within Reach: Check ThisIn announcing His edicts on Kingdom living, the King contrasts what passes for the social and religious norm for the revised norm that expresses Kingdom Life. His social commentary holds nothing back in displaying the flaws of the religious norm. This is particularly evident when it comes to prayer. His critique is not just about […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Practice the Secret Life of PrayerThe messaging is sometimes subtle and sometimes not so much. The messaging essentially says, when it comes to the crunch in making decisions, you’re better off just suiting yourself. What should you do with any money you earn? Sure meet the pressing obligations, but beyond that – suit yourself. What should you do with any […]
Read More Who Rules? When ‘Suit Yourself’ Is Not The Best AnswerThe purpose is set, the understanding is in place and now it’s just about doing the do. It’s easy to say and it’s not as easy to do. Yet it is amazing what happens when something is done. The wedding reception had been going so well until they discovered that the wine supply was nearly […]
Read More Within Reach: To Activate Just Do The DoThe procession along the streets were vastly different in nature to how they were mere months earlier. Then the people wore sombre looks. Some were seen crying uncontrollably. Men doffed their caps and bowed their heads. Women held their loved ones close to them. Then the carriage was transporting a very special container to the […]
Read More Who Rules? The Old or the NewPeople are walking. Walking the streets. Hustling and bustling. Going to and fro. You don’t have the chance to catch the looks on their faces. You don’t have the time to consider what’s behind the gestures. It looks like they’re all very busy with the issues of life. They are certainly busy alright. But how […]
Read More Within Reach: Time to ActivateYou have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:43-45 Do what? No, these are the things we’re going to do to our enemies: […]
Read More King Jesus Says – Love Your EnemiesIt is not accepted by everyone. It is vigorously resisted in some areas. It is benignly neglected in other areas. Aggression and apathy form twin attacks in the effort to diminish the opportunity to embrace the rule of God. These weapons are joined by efforts at misinformation, compromise and corruption. Efforts made as much from […]
Read More Who Rules? Renewed Commitment
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