Living in Joy!
He looked at the crowd and said, “Friends, what I have to say is painful but it needs to be said. We have been following the wrong path.” “What! After all this time you’re telling us it was all in vain?” someone said. “No, never in vain, but it could have been so much better …
The Kiss of Peace
Cornelius had his eyes fixed on his computer screen. He was listening to a post of Ben Davidson, a well-known scientist, who among other things, observed and studied daily activities of spots and flares on the surface of the sun. (http://www.suspicious0bservers.org/) What Cornelius learned made his hair stand on end. Ben said that the sun …
The Power of God
Looking up into the night sky we sometimes experience a lonely feeling of floating somewhere in a vast universe. According to the laws of our universe, nothing comes out of nothing. Unless, of course if God says, “Let there be…” and in an instant something will be there out of nothing. Under the African skies …
The Spirit of Jesus
Thom woke up at around 3am. It was winter and very cold. Lying on his back with only his head protruding above the blankets, he started praying. “Lord, let Your Name be hallowed, Your kingdom come and let Your will be done all over the whole world.” “Jesus, help me to experience and enjoy Your …
I Understand
“I’m experiencing so many problems lately, Lord and I don’t understand why.” Brian said. “Some time ago You told me that the eye is the lamp of the body, describing the way we understand. In that case my lamp is burning very low, Lord, flickering as if it is going out.” “All I have that …
Family Far From Home
Kevin was driving home after work when Jesus spoke to him, “Keep justice and do righteousness, for My salvation is about to come and My righteousness to be revealed.” (Is 56:1) “Lord, but Your righteousness has been revealed and Your salvation has come already.” “Yes, My child. For you and all the people in My …
Lisa’s Conversation with God
“Lord Jesus, here I am again, sitting in Your lap in the spirit.” “You told me to believe as a small child should. You said I must make my needs known to You in the words of a child. I don’t know how to do that and presently, I have so many needs.” “My thoughts …
Pray as a Child
Lisa and her family moved to a complete different place, far away from the familiar, know-it-all world they grew up in. Suddenly fear made his acquaintance. Uncertainty became the recipe for long weary days and short sleepless nights. “Lord, why did we have to leave?” she asked. “We didn’t have much but You looked after …
The Ancient of Days
A few days ago while praying, I saw a picture of Jesus in a way that I’ve never experienced before. I saw Him coming down and looking at me from above. I was astonished and did not know what to make of it. Initially I thought He is telling me that my time on earth …
The Lamp of the Body
Brian sank back into the sofa with a sigh, “what a week it was,” he said. His wife asked, “are you complaining about something?” “Oh no, well yes, I had some sad moments but most of the week was very positive.” “I must confess though, without Jesus guiding me, I wouldn’t have made it. His …
The Honour of having a Sword
Timmy got back from school and dropped his bag on the floor. “I’m so glad to be home!” “Sandra noticed her son’s long face, “What seems to be your problem, Tim,” she asked. “I’m so tired of kids making fun of me, mom. They are so jealous because I got the highest marks for my …
Days fashioned for You
Rebecca closed her Bible and put in down on the table. “Lord, if You ever had a will and purpose for me, I am sorry, I think I blew it.” “Why do you say that, Rebecca?” “My life, Lord. I’ve just read Romans 12:2 and came to the conclusion that I am in Your good …
Dwell in Unity
John was watching the news late one evening. He noticed snow covering mountains in some countries. It was beautiful to watch but it must be very cold, he thought. He saw the devastating fires in the mountains around Cape Town and thought how awful it must be for all the animals and vegetation. The night …
The Moon is still up There
A little girl was trying to cope with her huge schoolbag when another one she carried, fell onto the ground. “Oh, no Carlene, look how dirty the new bag is! Do you know how much it cost? I am working my fingers to the bone to buy all that stuff for you!” I saw how …
Surrender Your Thoughts
My wife and I were driving in town with a stranger sitting in the back seat of our car. Suddenly I realised that he had a concealed weapon on him and was planning to hijack the car. I also noticed that we were in a bad area where the streets were covered in litter and …
One More Decision
Shani had a very bad week. She has made so many mistakes and she started to look at them as her own personal flaws. She was sitting on her bed as tears started rolling down her cheeks when Jesus told her, “Read John 10:17,18.” “Wow, You still speak to me, Lord!” She said as she …
The Way We Live
May entered the lounge where her husband was sitting when her foot caught the edge of the carpet. She just managed not to fall down. Seeing the smile on his face she said, “Oh, you are enjoying this and I imagine you would have laughed if I had fallen down,” she said. “No, May, I …
A Flower, a Bird and an Elephant
I saw a flower, bruised, shrivelled and torn, yet it once was beautiful and new. I saw a bird in a cage with wings to fly and yet, was unable to. The bird was brand new once, eager and able to fly high up in the sky. I saw an elephant, huge and strong who …