Coming to his home town, he taught the people in their synagogue in such a way that they were astonished and said, ‘Where did the man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers? 57 And they would not accept him… 58 and he did not work many miracles there because … Continue reading Lack of faith limits miracles
But the vessel he was making came out wrong, as may happen with clay when a potter is at work. So he began again and shaped it into another vessel, as he thought fit. 5 Then the word of Yahweh came to me … Continue reading The Potter’s work
Yes, Lord,’ she said, ‘I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who was to come into this world.’ John 11:27 Jesus Christ is the LORD! He is the Messiah, the sole Saviour of mankind. Jesus alone has redeemed the entire human race by dying for us on the Cross of Calvary. By dying He destroyed our death, by rising He restored our life. This was the confession of faith that Martha was called to in today’s Gospel. Confronted with the grace and mercy and love of Christ, she chose to choose life in Jesus … Continue reading Martha’s faith
Well then, just as the darnel is gathered up and burnt in the fire, so it will be at the end of time. 41 The Son of man will send his angels and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of falling and all who do evil, 42 and … Continue reading The End of Time
This evil people, these people who refuse to listen to my words, who follow their own stubborn inclinations and run after other gods, serving and worshipping them — this people will become like this waistcloth, no good for anything. Jeremiah 13:10 Today we ponder on God’s … Continue reading Seeking God’s Mercy
We are well aware that God works with those who love him, those who have been called in accordance with his purpose, and turns everything to their good. Romans 8:28 In secondary school, this verse of scripture was woven into the school … Continue reading God works for our good
But we hold this treasure in pots of earthenware, so that the immensity of the power is God’s and not our own. 2 Corinthians 4:7 Praise God for today’s scripture reflection that encourages us in the LORD. For me, it … Continue reading Treasure in earthen vessels
And the seed sown in rich soil is someone who hears the word and understands it; this is the one who yields a harvest and produces now a hundredfold, now sixty, now thirty. Matthew 13:23 How can soil be rich? … Continue reading Rich soil
This people’s heart has grown coarse, their ears dulled, they have shut their eyes tight to avoid using their eyes to see, their ears to hear, their heart to understand, changing their ways and being healed by me. Matthew 13:15 … Continue reading LORD Jesus, heal me
On my bed when I think of you, I muse on you in the watches of the night, 8 my heart clings to you, your right hand supports me. Psalm 63:6, 8 The verses of this psalm are such a delight. I particularly … Continue reading My heart clings to Thee