Tag: Obedience

• 3 Jun 2023

  No Intimidation

  In our modern world, the media constantly presents new fears to us. Those in positions of power often claim that obeying God restricts our freedom. However, true liberation can only be found by serving the one who created us. It’s important to remember that all the people and forces that seem to rule the world…
• 14 Mar 2022

  Do not stray

  Focus on God The Gospel of Jesus offers you a road in life that will enable you to live at peace with yourself. However, you first have to accept the realities of the life you are leading. It is impossible to build a better future for yourself unless you accept the Holy Spirit and allow…
• 11 Mar 2022

  Accept Yourself

  Learn to accept yourself The Gospel of Jesus offers you a road in life that will enable you to live at peace with yourself. However, you first have to accept the realities of the life you are leading. It is impossible to build a better future for yourself unless you accept the Holy Spirit and…
• 10 Mar 2022

  Know Yourself

  18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. Romans 7:18 Know yourself – Who are you? Some people have camouflaged themselves so much for such a long time that they have…
• 5 May 2021

  The Gospel of John – ”Right Judgement”

  A strong spiritual challenge issued by Jesus against the religious leaders of Jerusalem is the theme of the next section of John chapter 7. Jesus makes the point that obedience is a necessary aspect of learning. The resistance of the scribes and Pharisees is ultimately a matter of rebellion, not knowledge. In the same way,…
• 3 May 2021

  The Gospel of John – Trust God’s timing

  On one level, John 7:1-13 functions to set the stage for the rest of chapters 7 & 8. It also reveals to us some wrong views about Jesus that the Jewish people. Jesus’ own brothers, had about Him. But a careful look at these verses also reveals that Jesus is both Messiah and Lord. Which fits in…
• 15 Aug 2020

  40 Day Fast from Social Media

  Why fast Fasting is something that is seen throughout the Bible during times of mourning or repentance. This type of fasting was abstinence from work and consuming food for a period of time. But what about other things we are constantly consumed by such as social media. Phone addict. Check! I pick it up and…
• 12 Aug 2020

  The Gospel of John – Do not be driven by selfishness

  This section of scripture uncovers the true motivation of the crowd following Jesus: selfishness. This passage is part of a long dialogue where Christ clarifies the meaning of His miracles. Jesus has just explained that He, Himself, is the ”Bread of Life” which people are meant to seek. In response, the people complain amongst themselves.…
• 23 Jul 2020

  The Gospel of John – I Am the Bread of Life

  As we continue through Chapter 6 of the Gospel of John, we find that the people are still showing more interest in the spectacle of Jesus miraculous works rather than the message and meaning intended in His works. They are seeking but they do not seek the truth. Follow this series on the Gospel of…
• 7 Jul 2020

  The Gospel of John – Walk on Water

  This is the by far one my favourite signs and wonders Jesus performs. In this part of John’s account of the Gospel, Jesus walks on water, we’ll get to the details in a bit. There are similar accounts of this story in the Gospel of Matthew 14:22-33 and Mark 6: 45-52, but it is only…