26 April 2012
John 8:31-32 Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
People talk about freedom, but very few actually understand what it is to be free. In reality most people in this country are financial slaves to the economy in some way or the other, almost no one is able to survive without earning a living or receiving a grant or handout. True freedom is the freedom of the mind, emotional freedom, spiritual freedom, a freedom that is not bound in politics or our situation but a freedom that comes from the realisation that we are slaves to no one, because We have been redeemed by God, He has paid our ransom.
I remember the day I became debt free, free from an employer, free to feel and live as God has called me to, what a joy, what an experience. When we celebrate freedom day, we celebrate a human understanding of supposedly political freedom, yet looking at politics and the economy is freedom ever truly possible without Jesus Christ?
Be encouraged today to celebrate the freedom that Jesus has given you.
David
Point to ponder: God sets us free.
Question to consider: Are you free?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Faithful
25 April 2012
Psalms 26:3 For thy steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in faithfulness to thee.
Unfaithfulness is often understood in a marriage terms where a spouse has an affair with a third party, yet unfaithfulness is more than that. A person who is unfaithful betrays the trust, the loyalty and honour of the person that they are unfaithful too. So a person that distrusts another is actually unfaithful to that person, especially if that distrust is based on perceptions rather than facts.
We claim that God is always faithful, and we require Him to be so because it is those grounds that we remain loyal, and trust Him and honour Him. When we respond to God in ways that does not reflect our trust, loyalty and honour for Him we are actually unfaithful towards Him. God is faithful so we respond by being faithful to Him. When we have faith in God then we believe God.
Be encouraged today to remain faithful to our faithful God.
David
Point to ponder: God is always faithful- it is His very Nature.
Question to consider: Are you faithful to God in all things?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Psalms 26:3 For thy steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in faithfulness to thee.
Unfaithfulness is often understood in a marriage terms where a spouse has an affair with a third party, yet unfaithfulness is more than that. A person who is unfaithful betrays the trust, the loyalty and honour of the person that they are unfaithful too. So a person that distrusts another is actually unfaithful to that person, especially if that distrust is based on perceptions rather than facts.
We claim that God is always faithful, and we require Him to be so because it is those grounds that we remain loyal, and trust Him and honour Him. When we respond to God in ways that does not reflect our trust, loyalty and honour for Him we are actually unfaithful towards Him. God is faithful so we respond by being faithful to Him. When we have faith in God then we believe God.
Be encouraged today to remain faithful to our faithful God.
David
Point to ponder: God is always faithful- it is His very Nature.
Question to consider: Are you faithful to God in all things?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Hope
24 April 2012
Romans 5:3-5 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.
For many people they live their lives without actually taking the time to think about spiritual things, they are living busy lives, work, home, entertainment, holidays whatever is the focus on seeking pleasure and security. Almost no thought is given to God or Godly things in a day, although every now and again a thought may rise in the mind, a twinge and then the busyness of business suppresses it. Yet, they do not realise that all that they have and all that they have is because of the love that God has for them, through His grace to all common men.
For others they live their lives in covenant with God, knowing that even if they fail, God will not fail them, for God has promised to them that He will never leave nor forsake them. This relationship with God is not based on materialism, but on the understanding of God’s promises to God’s people and then believing these despite all worldly opposition. Yesterday may have been a total failure, today is filled with the consequences of that failure, but tomorrow is filled with hope as we know that we over come the past. The past does not determine the future, we do through the hopes and plans that we have for all our tomorrows.
Be encouraged today to live with hope in your heart.
David
Point to ponder: Live with hope in your heart.
Question to consider: Does your past determine your future?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Romans 5:3-5 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us.
For many people they live their lives without actually taking the time to think about spiritual things, they are living busy lives, work, home, entertainment, holidays whatever is the focus on seeking pleasure and security. Almost no thought is given to God or Godly things in a day, although every now and again a thought may rise in the mind, a twinge and then the busyness of business suppresses it. Yet, they do not realise that all that they have and all that they have is because of the love that God has for them, through His grace to all common men.
For others they live their lives in covenant with God, knowing that even if they fail, God will not fail them, for God has promised to them that He will never leave nor forsake them. This relationship with God is not based on materialism, but on the understanding of God’s promises to God’s people and then believing these despite all worldly opposition. Yesterday may have been a total failure, today is filled with the consequences of that failure, but tomorrow is filled with hope as we know that we over come the past. The past does not determine the future, we do through the hopes and plans that we have for all our tomorrows.
Be encouraged today to live with hope in your heart.
David
Point to ponder: Live with hope in your heart.
Question to consider: Does your past determine your future?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Monday, April 23, 2012
Struggles
23 April 2012
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Part of life’s struggle is made up with the struggle in our minds, it is when we know what we should do, yet struggle to do it that we run the risk of doing the wrong things. This struggle is also based on passed learnt behaviour which in a way controls our thinking and so controls our belief systems. When in the struggle we believe we cannot do it, then this will actually prevent us from doing it.
In order to change the way we think we need to process in our minds what we believe. What we believe about life, about ourselves in relation to our life, and starting to understand the truth of what we believe. Though we may enjoy the fat on our biltong, we know that this is unhealthy, so we eat biltong without the fat, we know that when we cannot say no, we are hooked into an unhealthy lifestyle.
In order to win the battle of the mind, we need to renew our mind, ignoring the old and only using that which is renewed. Once I did things that way, but now I do things this way, because I have changed the way I think and so my goals change accordingly.
Be encouraged today to stop dwelling on the struggle but to change your thinking.
David
Point to ponder: What you think determines what you believe.
Question to consider: This time next year will you be facing the same struggle?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Part of life’s struggle is made up with the struggle in our minds, it is when we know what we should do, yet struggle to do it that we run the risk of doing the wrong things. This struggle is also based on passed learnt behaviour which in a way controls our thinking and so controls our belief systems. When in the struggle we believe we cannot do it, then this will actually prevent us from doing it.
In order to change the way we think we need to process in our minds what we believe. What we believe about life, about ourselves in relation to our life, and starting to understand the truth of what we believe. Though we may enjoy the fat on our biltong, we know that this is unhealthy, so we eat biltong without the fat, we know that when we cannot say no, we are hooked into an unhealthy lifestyle.
In order to win the battle of the mind, we need to renew our mind, ignoring the old and only using that which is renewed. Once I did things that way, but now I do things this way, because I have changed the way I think and so my goals change accordingly.
Be encouraged today to stop dwelling on the struggle but to change your thinking.
David
Point to ponder: What you think determines what you believe.
Question to consider: This time next year will you be facing the same struggle?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Friday, April 20, 2012
Integrity
20 April 2012
1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
To have integrity is something to be cherished and nurtured, a person who has integrity is honest, trustworthy, loyal, kind and understanding. To do business with people who have integrity is always open and honest, guarantees hold value, costs are up front and you know you do not have to look for a better price, because a person with integrity has your interests in mind. This does not mean that you are not business minded, or putting others first at the cost of your business, it means that your integrity is priceless and of such value that you protect it at all times.
In this society today the driving factor is money and profit, and today’s deal is more important than business integrity, turnover and profit margins drive people to ignore the ethics and so allow corruption to enter into their thinking. We look at corruption in high places and condemn this, yet we participate in this when we become self-seeking and profiteer out of others. In a country that is corrupt, honest people become scarce, so each of us should place a value of our integrity above that of making money and using people to do so in the process.
Be encouraged today to realise your integrity is priceless, a jewel in God’s garden.
David
Point to ponder: Your integrity is God’s jewel, do not tarnish it.
Question to consider: Do you have integrity?
1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.
To have integrity is something to be cherished and nurtured, a person who has integrity is honest, trustworthy, loyal, kind and understanding. To do business with people who have integrity is always open and honest, guarantees hold value, costs are up front and you know you do not have to look for a better price, because a person with integrity has your interests in mind. This does not mean that you are not business minded, or putting others first at the cost of your business, it means that your integrity is priceless and of such value that you protect it at all times.
In this society today the driving factor is money and profit, and today’s deal is more important than business integrity, turnover and profit margins drive people to ignore the ethics and so allow corruption to enter into their thinking. We look at corruption in high places and condemn this, yet we participate in this when we become self-seeking and profiteer out of others. In a country that is corrupt, honest people become scarce, so each of us should place a value of our integrity above that of making money and using people to do so in the process.
Be encouraged today to realise your integrity is priceless, a jewel in God’s garden.
David
Point to ponder: Your integrity is God’s jewel, do not tarnish it.
Question to consider: Do you have integrity?
Healing retreat
Healing Retreat
Linga Longa Christian Retreat Centre
Eersbewoon: Bela Bela
15 to 17 May 2012
Starts Tuesday at 14:00
Psalms: Ministry and meditation.
ALL WELCOME
RETREAT DIRECTOR:
REV GAVIN SKLAR-CHIK
Join Gavin as he leads us in praying the Psalms
Cost: R500.00 including accommodation, food, and seminar per person sharing.
Booking essential:
Tel. 014 736 3339 or 014 736 4300, or
Fax 086 689 3019
Linga Longa Christian Retreat Centre
Eersbewoon: Bela Bela
15 to 17 May 2012
Starts Tuesday at 14:00
Psalms: Ministry and meditation.
ALL WELCOME
RETREAT DIRECTOR:
REV GAVIN SKLAR-CHIK
Join Gavin as he leads us in praying the Psalms
Cost: R500.00 including accommodation, food, and seminar per person sharing.
Booking essential:
Tel. 014 736 3339 or 014 736 4300, or
Fax 086 689 3019
Blood clot
19 April 2012
Psalms 38:9 Lord, all my longing is known to thee, my sighing is not hidden from thee.
Life has its ups and its downs, and sometimes in some situations little crisis’s can become issues. How we respond to these depends on our ability to place our trust in those around us who care for us and in so doing also place our trust in God. On Monday I went to have a check up with the Doctor that did the knee replacement and the wound is healing well, my bending and stretching is on track. Before I could go home however I had to have a ‘doppler’ exam on the veins in my leg and they found a clot in the vein in my calf. Immediately I was hospitalised and put on treatment for deep vein thrombosis, this treatment will continue for some time to come.
What was the lesson? I had done all that was required of me, why did this happen, why me? I understand that nothing happens without a purpose and in this purpose I see the hand of God leading them to find the clot. If they had not, what then? I also now have such empathy and understanding of the fear of death, and the great faith one has to put ones life in the hands of God in absolute trust. It is easy to preach it but hard to do.
Be encouraged today to see God’s hand in all situations, both what we may see as good or bad.
David
Point to ponder: Trust God.
Question to consider: When life is challenged, how do you respond?
Psalms 38:9 Lord, all my longing is known to thee, my sighing is not hidden from thee.
Life has its ups and its downs, and sometimes in some situations little crisis’s can become issues. How we respond to these depends on our ability to place our trust in those around us who care for us and in so doing also place our trust in God. On Monday I went to have a check up with the Doctor that did the knee replacement and the wound is healing well, my bending and stretching is on track. Before I could go home however I had to have a ‘doppler’ exam on the veins in my leg and they found a clot in the vein in my calf. Immediately I was hospitalised and put on treatment for deep vein thrombosis, this treatment will continue for some time to come.
What was the lesson? I had done all that was required of me, why did this happen, why me? I understand that nothing happens without a purpose and in this purpose I see the hand of God leading them to find the clot. If they had not, what then? I also now have such empathy and understanding of the fear of death, and the great faith one has to put ones life in the hands of God in absolute trust. It is easy to preach it but hard to do.
Be encouraged today to see God’s hand in all situations, both what we may see as good or bad.
David
Point to ponder: Trust God.
Question to consider: When life is challenged, how do you respond?
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Doug Ramsay's funeral arrangements
Dear all,
Irvine spoke to Jean this morning and confirmed that the service for Doug will be held at Trinity Presby Church, Corner St David and Rembrandt Roads, Edenvale
Time: 3.00pm on
Date: THURSDAY afternoon, 19 the April.
It would be good if a good number of us could attend to support Elspeth and honour Doug’s memory.
Liz.
Irvine spoke to Jean this morning and confirmed that the service for Doug will be held at Trinity Presby Church, Corner St David and Rembrandt Roads, Edenvale
Time: 3.00pm on
Date: THURSDAY afternoon, 19 the April.
It would be good if a good number of us could attend to support Elspeth and honour Doug’s memory.
Liz.
God's Word in power
16 April 2012
Galatians 3:22 But the scripture consigned all things to sin, that what was promised to faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
What God has to say should be more important than what man has to say. Yet so often we tend to want to hear rather from man than from God. The Bible is all about what God has to say, Bible study is all about man trying to find ways to understand what God said. People who spend their lives studying the Bible often understand the texts, the history, the context, yet some how still miss the point. God does not approve of many things yet we try to rationalise our failures by altering our understanding of God’s word.
No matter what the context sin is sin, and all people sin. No person on this earth has ever been able to live a perfect life, except Jesus Christ, so if we believe that we may never make mistakes we are delusional. Yet when we look at the world around us we find so many people who are content to live sinful lives, who delude themselves in their own perfection, yet continue in selfish ways to destroy not only themselves but also those around them.
Thank God for those who admit the error of their ways, turn from them and seek God. Not just the God of the Bible but the Living God who lives and breathes within us all.
Be encouraged today to seek a meaningful relationship with God.
David
Point to ponder: It is the Bible that leads us to God.
Question to consider: Do you rationalise sin?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Galatians 3:22 But the scripture consigned all things to sin, that what was promised to faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
What God has to say should be more important than what man has to say. Yet so often we tend to want to hear rather from man than from God. The Bible is all about what God has to say, Bible study is all about man trying to find ways to understand what God said. People who spend their lives studying the Bible often understand the texts, the history, the context, yet some how still miss the point. God does not approve of many things yet we try to rationalise our failures by altering our understanding of God’s word.
No matter what the context sin is sin, and all people sin. No person on this earth has ever been able to live a perfect life, except Jesus Christ, so if we believe that we may never make mistakes we are delusional. Yet when we look at the world around us we find so many people who are content to live sinful lives, who delude themselves in their own perfection, yet continue in selfish ways to destroy not only themselves but also those around them.
Thank God for those who admit the error of their ways, turn from them and seek God. Not just the God of the Bible but the Living God who lives and breathes within us all.
Be encouraged today to seek a meaningful relationship with God.
David
Point to ponder: It is the Bible that leads us to God.
Question to consider: Do you rationalise sin?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Superstitions
13 April 2012
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and he who fears is not perfected in love.
Legend has it that Jesus Christ was crucified on Friday the 13th , now for some we are all superstitious of dates and time and omens, resulting in some behaviour that is influenced from these. So there are ships that so not sail on this day, there are others who live in fear that some terrible thing is going to happen. Yet the greatest blessing that God gave us was His only begotten Son who was, according to legend, given to us to be redeemed from our sins.
It is strange how we allow thoughts and traditions to cloud our common sense, because of what Jesus has done we have no need for silly superstitions or fears. We need to be set free from these by believing this wonderful blessing that God has given us, we are fully reconciled to God and sin no longer separates us from God.
Be encouraged today to be set free from superstitions and fears.
David
Point to ponder: Superstitions are for idol worshippers.
Question to consider: Do you allow superstitions to control you?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and he who fears is not perfected in love.
Legend has it that Jesus Christ was crucified on Friday the 13th , now for some we are all superstitious of dates and time and omens, resulting in some behaviour that is influenced from these. So there are ships that so not sail on this day, there are others who live in fear that some terrible thing is going to happen. Yet the greatest blessing that God gave us was His only begotten Son who was, according to legend, given to us to be redeemed from our sins.
It is strange how we allow thoughts and traditions to cloud our common sense, because of what Jesus has done we have no need for silly superstitions or fears. We need to be set free from these by believing this wonderful blessing that God has given us, we are fully reconciled to God and sin no longer separates us from God.
Be encouraged today to be set free from superstitions and fears.
David
Point to ponder: Superstitions are for idol worshippers.
Question to consider: Do you allow superstitions to control you?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Bad days
12 April 2012
Romans 15:5-6 May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Some days are good days, and others seem to carry their own burden that makes one feel down. Each of us are on some kind of cycle, for some a bicycle and others a hamsters spinning wheel, the one you seem to get somewhere the other no matter the effort. When you have had surgery it is strange how one day you feel that you are on the mend and the next moment you feel like bed is the only option.
How we feel and what we do are interrelated and when we loose sight of the purpose, we are more likely to be dominated by how we feel rather than about the facts of our situation. Reflection is an important part of who we are, and we need to take stock every now and again of the facts of our situation rather than how we feel about it.
Be encouraged today to make the best of the day, not because of how you feel, but because today is special.
David
Point to ponder: Every day is a good day, we just allow them to be otherwise.
Question to consider: Do you often feel down?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Romans 15:5-6 May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Some days are good days, and others seem to carry their own burden that makes one feel down. Each of us are on some kind of cycle, for some a bicycle and others a hamsters spinning wheel, the one you seem to get somewhere the other no matter the effort. When you have had surgery it is strange how one day you feel that you are on the mend and the next moment you feel like bed is the only option.
How we feel and what we do are interrelated and when we loose sight of the purpose, we are more likely to be dominated by how we feel rather than about the facts of our situation. Reflection is an important part of who we are, and we need to take stock every now and again of the facts of our situation rather than how we feel about it.
Be encouraged today to make the best of the day, not because of how you feel, but because today is special.
David
Point to ponder: Every day is a good day, we just allow them to be otherwise.
Question to consider: Do you often feel down?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Substitution
11 April 2012
Romans 8:11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit which dwells in you.
Last night I watched a recorded sermon about the doctrine of substitution and what it implies with the reasons why Jesus Christ had to die on the Cross. Jesus was without sin and we are born in sin, each offering to God in the Old Testament required a blood offering of clean animals which we acceptable to God. We are all unclean because of our sin, so no matter how sacrificial our lives may be, no matter what we do our lives are never acceptable to God. We cannot earn our acceptability through knowledge of works.
The only acceptable offering for our sins was Jesus Christ, and He died in our place, taking upon Himself our sins, our wickedness, our pride, God substituted His Son for you. Jesus died in your place, that you may live in His place. Now you either accept this or reject this, when you accept this you live accordingly, and you are only able to accept this in and through faith.
Be encouraged today to accept that Jesus died in your place, for you.
David
Point to ponder: You died in Christ in order to live with Christ.
Question to consider: Have you accepted what Jesus did for you?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Romans 8:11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit which dwells in you.
Last night I watched a recorded sermon about the doctrine of substitution and what it implies with the reasons why Jesus Christ had to die on the Cross. Jesus was without sin and we are born in sin, each offering to God in the Old Testament required a blood offering of clean animals which we acceptable to God. We are all unclean because of our sin, so no matter how sacrificial our lives may be, no matter what we do our lives are never acceptable to God. We cannot earn our acceptability through knowledge of works.
The only acceptable offering for our sins was Jesus Christ, and He died in our place, taking upon Himself our sins, our wickedness, our pride, God substituted His Son for you. Jesus died in your place, that you may live in His place. Now you either accept this or reject this, when you accept this you live accordingly, and you are only able to accept this in and through faith.
Be encouraged today to accept that Jesus died in your place, for you.
David
Point to ponder: You died in Christ in order to live with Christ.
Question to consider: Have you accepted what Jesus did for you?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Make a difference
5 April 2012
2 Corinthians 10:7 Look at what is before your eyes. If any one is confident that he is Christ's, let him remind himself that as he is Christ's, so are we.
If you could make a profound difference to the world today because of what you know, what would you do? Most of us do not think in terms of world domination or international impact that we have because who we are. Yet when we read biographies of people that have changed the world, most of them did not believe the influence that they actually had.
So when we look at Jesus Christ and during His week of passion, did He see the cross or the impact that the cross would have on the world today. If He saw only the cross then His vision would have been limited to Himself, yet He saw beyond the cross and the power of God revealed for eternity.
So when you realise that no matter how insignificant you may feel you are, you have the ability to change the world, by believing not only in yourself, but Jesus Christ who believe and trusts in you.
Be encouraged today to make a profound difference in the world today.
David
Point to ponder: Believe in yourself, because Jesus believes in you.
Question to consider: Do you let your insecurities control your thinking?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
2 Corinthians 10:7 Look at what is before your eyes. If any one is confident that he is Christ's, let him remind himself that as he is Christ's, so are we.
If you could make a profound difference to the world today because of what you know, what would you do? Most of us do not think in terms of world domination or international impact that we have because who we are. Yet when we read biographies of people that have changed the world, most of them did not believe the influence that they actually had.
So when we look at Jesus Christ and during His week of passion, did He see the cross or the impact that the cross would have on the world today. If He saw only the cross then His vision would have been limited to Himself, yet He saw beyond the cross and the power of God revealed for eternity.
So when you realise that no matter how insignificant you may feel you are, you have the ability to change the world, by believing not only in yourself, but Jesus Christ who believe and trusts in you.
Be encouraged today to make a profound difference in the world today.
David
Point to ponder: Believe in yourself, because Jesus believes in you.
Question to consider: Do you let your insecurities control your thinking?
Our webpage: www.christhealing.co.za
Thinker
4 April 2012
Mathew 22:42 What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He? They say to Him, David's.
One can feel the chill in the air as winter announces itself to us here in Bela Bela. It is time to protect the plants from frost and to move the pot plants indoors to protect them from the cold. As the seasons turn so there are things that need to be done in the season. The more we understand this, the wiser people think we are, yet it is just common sense, which when on thinks about it is not so common.
The greatest gift that we have is the ability to think, I think therefore I am; the less one thinks the less one becomes. So when you see someone plaster filling around a rusted electric cover plate, one must ask what the thought process was to presume that this is the right option. When we just exercise an option without thought, then we are just going through the motions and as the result we allow the option to control us. In today’s banking, credit control in just about all we are exposed to we see little thought being applied, and when we do it should be applauded and not criticised.
Be encouraged today to protect your greatest gift, the gift of thought by using it often.
David
Point to ponder: Not everyone thinks.
Question to consider: Are your recognised for your ability to think?
Mathew 22:42 What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He? They say to Him, David's.
One can feel the chill in the air as winter announces itself to us here in Bela Bela. It is time to protect the plants from frost and to move the pot plants indoors to protect them from the cold. As the seasons turn so there are things that need to be done in the season. The more we understand this, the wiser people think we are, yet it is just common sense, which when on thinks about it is not so common.
The greatest gift that we have is the ability to think, I think therefore I am; the less one thinks the less one becomes. So when you see someone plaster filling around a rusted electric cover plate, one must ask what the thought process was to presume that this is the right option. When we just exercise an option without thought, then we are just going through the motions and as the result we allow the option to control us. In today’s banking, credit control in just about all we are exposed to we see little thought being applied, and when we do it should be applauded and not criticised.
Be encouraged today to protect your greatest gift, the gift of thought by using it often.
David
Point to ponder: Not everyone thinks.
Question to consider: Are your recognised for your ability to think?
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Hang in there
3 April 2012
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as elect ones of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassions, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering, bearing with one another and forgiving yourselves, if anyone has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also you should forgive.
As most of you know I have been arranging a mid-week retreat for you to attend, now this time out will be especially dedicated for you to find your space with Jesus again. When we do this on weekends this clashes with family time, but in the midweek it is like going on a conference with Jesus as the Keynote Speaker and the Holy Spirit the Facilitator. Now the question is as always do you make it possible?
As I lay in bed writing this I wonder how easy it be to just close the laptop and focus on self. Yet this is not the Lord’s way; His way is to persevere, just one more, persevere. Last week on Monday evening while in Johannesburg my male bulldog was bitten in the face by an Egyptian Cobra, thank God R2000.oo later he is well and home. We are both battered and bruised, but we do what we need to.
This time with the retreat I hope and pray that you will respond and come, I need you to do this to encourage me and that at the end of the day you have made it worth it.
Be encouraged today to persevere even when the odds are against it.
David
Point to ponder: Long suffering also needs encouragement.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as elect ones of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassions, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering, bearing with one another and forgiving yourselves, if anyone has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also you should forgive.
As most of you know I have been arranging a mid-week retreat for you to attend, now this time out will be especially dedicated for you to find your space with Jesus again. When we do this on weekends this clashes with family time, but in the midweek it is like going on a conference with Jesus as the Keynote Speaker and the Holy Spirit the Facilitator. Now the question is as always do you make it possible?
As I lay in bed writing this I wonder how easy it be to just close the laptop and focus on self. Yet this is not the Lord’s way; His way is to persevere, just one more, persevere. Last week on Monday evening while in Johannesburg my male bulldog was bitten in the face by an Egyptian Cobra, thank God R2000.oo later he is well and home. We are both battered and bruised, but we do what we need to.
This time with the retreat I hope and pray that you will respond and come, I need you to do this to encourage me and that at the end of the day you have made it worth it.
Be encouraged today to persevere even when the odds are against it.
David
Point to ponder: Long suffering also needs encouragement.
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