Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven! Mat18:31-22. We become prisoners of unforgiveness when we choose not to forgive. Unforgiveness requires us to keep the hurt, pain and anger alive so we […]
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save […]
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Mat 11:28-30. We don’t […]
Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” Lk9:62. You would never drive a car forwards whilst looking through the rear window, yet that’s what we do with our life when we keep looking back, dwelling on what could’ve been, […]
Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and […]
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Prov 3:5-6. Real trust is letting go and submitting ourselves to God’s guidance. In essence we recognise that God is eternal, He is already in our […]
Large crowds followed Jesus as he came down the mountainside. Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared. […]
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Mat 6:34. Each day is a gift, don’t squander it by worrying about tomorrow. Learn to rest in God today and to enjoy precious moments with family and friends and divine encounters with others during the day. […]
“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money. Mat6:24. This is about priorities, we need to recognise that we must put the Lord first in our life ahead of […]
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Mat […]