"profit". This word has become associated with business: Jesus applied it to living. He made it clear that after death, or the conclusion of life as we know it, there was to be a resurrection and judgment based on this present life. Goods and possessions cannot be carried into the next world, but treasure can ... Read more

"the Lord himself will strike him". David had opportunity to slay Saul and did not take it. Sometimes what seem to be opportunities are best left alone. Abishai, David's companion gave two good reasons why David should take the opportunity to slay Saul. First, Saul hated David for selfish reasons and hounded him throughout the ... Read more

"all speak the same thing". Many gifts and much activity call for disciplined unity. We need to seek God's mind that there be no divisions as each of us adds his or her idea. The message of the gospel is clear, the assurance of salvation and peace with God are blessed experiences. It is the ... Read more

"thirsty". Water is essential to life and thirst is the driving force that sees we get it. We will stop at nothing to obtain water. There are other desperate longings that can be likened to thirst - desire after knowledge, search for a meaning and purpose in our life, achievement of whatever it is we ... Read more

"put my money to the exchangers". Jesus told the Parable of the Talents to emphasize our responsibility to do something with what we have now. Five simple suggestions for the one-talent holders: 1. Write a letter of comfort, encouragement, sympathy as the occasion demands. 2. Use your telephone to testify to a friend about God's ... Read more

"The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit". The Christian life begins with repentance and an act of commitment. It is a definite decision to trust the Lord only made possible because one realises that Jesus died for one's sins and rose again to be the Saviour of all who would take this step. But ... Read more

"Strengthen, O God, what you have done for us". This should be the prayer of all who have known the touch of God in their life. The voice of the Lord speaking to us, the consciousness of His hand upon us, the power of the Holy Spirit ministering through us are just the beginning. God ... Read more

"Let us make a little chamber". The prophet Elisha stayed in this home whenever he passed by that way and the lady of the house wanted to provide for the comfort he deserved. She had a desire to serve the Lord. Her husband recognised the wisdom of her suggestion and put no obstacle in her ... Read more

"godless chatter". Some people's tongue is like a machine that never stops. They go on like a car without brakes rolling downhill. And incessant chatter easily resorts to godlessness. The godly man examines his words before he speaks them. He stops speaking before he needs to apologise for what he has said. Small talk is ... Read more

"a great multitude". Chronic sufferers, cripples, psychosomatics, paralytics and those suffering as the result of an accident, yet all there with one declared purpose - to get well again. This 'great multitude' is a picture of the world at large. Not all suffer in this way, but all fall victim of sin which is rampant ... Read more