“So Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions there and grew and multiplied exceedingly.” (Genesis 47:27). That sounds great. It’s what we would all want for our lives. Its success. Yet before we wish for this in our lives let’s take a moment to consider the… Continue reading Gen 47:27 – Caught!
She was a young girl living in captivity under a foreign ruler. Yet amazingly, she ends up winning a beauty competition resulting in her becoming queen. Her name is Esther. However, soon after this unlikely occurrence, her fellow captives are suddenly threatened with annihilation. She has to make a choice. Remain quiet and let the… Continue reading Est 4:14 – It’s your time
Abad was off on a life-changing quest; to find the secret elixir to a long, fulfilling life. People were prepared to pay him millions to find the solution to this ultimate quest. After many difficult years travelling to all corners of the globe, collecting gold and gems, beautiful items and treasures, he returned home…defeated and… Continue reading Psa 34:12-14 – The elixir
830 meters. 160 stories. It’s the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Since the beginning of time, we have been obsessed with reaching heaven. In Genesis 11 we read; “Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for… Continue reading Gen 28:15 – Towers or Ladders?
A new king! However, he is so young. A huge burden lies on his shoulders as enemies threaten the kingdom. And so when God asks Solomon this question, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” ( 1 Kings 3:5), he has many possible answers. Should he ask for money to finance an army?… Continue reading 1Ki 3:9 – A new king!
Boom. The sound thunders as the huge powerful waves crash into the cliffs. It’s an awesome sight to see the power of the waves. However, all this power and bluster vanishes into a misty plume of silence rising into the air as the immovable rocks instantly stop them. God says, “Why don’t you honour me?… Continue reading Jer 5:22 – Crashing waves
“God’s Way is not a matter of mere talk; it’s an empowered life.” (1 Corinthians 4:20) – It’s fairly easy to look holy, or talk holy. It’s fairly easy to say right sounding things, to smile and nod, and “Amen” at the right times. However, God’s Kingdom life is far more than this. It is… Continue reading 1Co 4:20 – Kingdom is power