Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. Matthew 10:8 (ESVUK) What Did Jesus Mean? The instructions Jesus gives to the disciples as they carry out His work in Matthew 10 are specific to them at that time. Those instructions are to be read in the understanding that Jesus was being specific to […]
Read More OTKC 25: Demonstrate Kingdom Rule(Reflections and notes on Daniel 6. The series so far had an introduction before considering the way Daniel and his friends settled in the strange land. This was followed by explorations in how the righteous emerged from a ridiculous situation. This was the set up for the trial by fiery furnace that was contemplated. The series then considered the pride of Nebuchadnezzar was brought […]
Read More The Daniel Files: 07 – Faithful in Changing TimesTheir guy was in prison. It did not look good. One of their own had already suffered a state execution. That decision had gone down well with the establishment. The man in charge was keen to add their guy to the list. Although the festival meant a stay of execution, it was surely a matter […]
Read More Everybody Needs A Rhoda (Part 1)The fact that we need someone to deliver us is an interesting concept to consider. If we can get ourselves out of whatever tricky predicament we find ourselves in, then deliverance is not required. And we certainly won’t need anyone’s help where that’s concerned. Evidently, however, there are times where we will come into scrapes […]
Read More Deliver UsIt wasn’t long after the disciples were getting over Jesus dealing with the storms on the outside, that they witnessed Jesus dealing with storms on the inside. The man could not be tamed. He could not be shackled. His home was among the dead and his reputation was known throughout the area. One of those […]
Read More Storms Inside and OutHe heard my cry. A people had been subjected to decades of oppression. Their entire identity seemed to be defined by slavery of the harshest kind. It was as though no one was listening to them. But He was listening and He had not forgotten them. He saw their suffering and felt their pain and […]
Read More Year Seven – ReleaseWhen you’ve been oppressed by the superpower of the day. When they have taken umbrage at your efforts for liberation and sent their mighty forces to bring you back in. When all of this is upon you, it’s understandable that you can feel a little anxious. When you’ve been oppressed by financial and mental pressures […]
Read More Gloriously TriumphantThis Psalm is listed as a petition. You can see why from the start to the finish of this brief piece. The Psalmist doesn’t need to mess about with the issue, he is surrounded by those seeking his downfall, there are those who would relish in his demise, but as a servant of God, the […]
Read More Psalm 70 – Help Me For Your Sake, O GodThe Psalmist wrings out seemingly every ounce of trust in the light of the pain he is going through. His declaration of trust and worship are not made lightly at all. This plea in the agony, remains something amazing to read and learn from. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Psalm 69 – Plea in the AgonySometimes I read these Psalms and imagine modern scenarios of these ancient songs. For example with this one, I was thinking about a saint working in an office where their colleagues are constantly gossiping against this saint. You know how it is. Because our saint is happily minding her business and being of use in […]
Read More Psalm 64 – Way Back Then And Right Now
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