Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. (Proverbs 19:17) There is no greater example of this attitude than in the life of Jesus who was known for his engagement with those considered to be poor, materially and socially. In fact for the King of Glory […]
Read More MTP19 – Remembering The PoorUsually the PP that appear concern national concerns and the like, but this week more than any showed that it’s good to make some of the issues personal. Health I was not well at all this week. I suffered from flu like symptoms that affected my breathing, my sinuses, the heaviness of my chest, my […]
Read More Prayer Points (WE-110312)Slightly later PP edition, but still on course with when the week ends in any case. There have been a number of national, international, personal and social issues this week that could be used for PP, but here are the ones that I’d like you to pray about. Looking After All In The Community Recently […]
Read More Prayer Points (WE-110305)Yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:3-5) Again connecting Proverbs with the Kingdom, in His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus […]
Read More MTP02 – Treasure Above All TreasuresWhat a month this February was. Historically these months are notorious for how quick they pass, so much so that I hardly count them as a month in themselves but just a pit-stop between winter and spring. This February, however, has felt like the longest February I have ever lived through. Changes in family arrangements […]
Read More Thank God for February and Introducing March Thru ProverbsFor receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair (Proverbs 1:3) After looking through the gospel of Matthew there were certain themes that could be seen right through it. Themes that reflected the core of the Kingdom. These themes were not new in any way shape or form, these are eternal. […]
Read More MTP01 – Underlying Principles Of LifeEven though I know how the story goes and even though I am aware that the outcome is far greater than this episode, the final hours of Jesus’ life before death as recorded in Matthew chapter 26 and 27 remain the most painful portions of scripture in the book. I read it and I feel […]
Read More Insights From Matthew – Lessons in Agony from GethsemaneWho then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. (Matthew 24:45, 46) According to some the end of the world is scheduled to take place […]
Read More Insights From Matthew – Prepared, Productive and Passionate PeopleLast week saw the seventh edition of the Prayer Points that have been going on since the beginning of the year. It seemed an appropriate number to have a Prayer Points Plus post that would update on some of the areas that were prayed for, appreciating that we don’t just pray as wishful thinking, but […]
Read More Prayer Points Plus (WE-110226)Earlier in this look at Matthew I had the temerity to suggest that Jesus could get angry and it would not be in our best interests to be on the receiving end when Jesus is angry. I had to read it several times to begin to consider the level of charges that Jesus makes to […]
Read More Insights From Matthew – On The Flipside Of The Woes
