”he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God". It is a natural desire to want to succeed. We are given pounds to trade with and ... Read more

”the glory which shall be revealed in us". Who are these that are to have glory revealed in them? They are nothing special to look at - it's probably only ... Read more

”when they got into the boat, the wind ceased". The disciples' experience is a picture of those who enter into the ark of salvation upon the seas of life. Many ... Read more

”I am the Lord". The Lord repeatedly reminded the Israelites that He was Lord as He gave instructions for their behaviour. Look at the prohibitions: No idols - wood, stone ... Read more

”she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter". When this woman heard about Jesus, faith and hope rose in her heart and she acted ... Read more

p>”you must inquire, probe and investigate it thoroughly". Departure from the way of the Lord even by a minority, was something not to be countenanced under the Law given at ... Read more

”when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray". The crowd was the field in which Jesus laboured. But it prevented Him having audience in prayer ... Read more

”declare the praises of him". Declaring something is to make it known. It is a deliberate act. It is public and to the benefit of others. In a society that ... Read more

”Sell your possessions and give to the poor". Never has this been more timely than today! More people have more than ever before, while there are more people in poverty ... Read more

”a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat". Storm and heat - two of the elements that can make life intolerable for us. Storms that come upon ... Read more