We now come to the fourth defect in Lev. 21.18. A limb too long NKJV, anything superfluous KJV. The picture in the Hebrew is say a leg 15 cms longer than the other, or a hand with six fingers etc. These things are superfluous and unnecessary. If a priest had such a defect he was disqualified from ministry. As we pass this defect through the […]
I had an appointment with my orthopaedic surgeon this morning, he is very pleased with my ongoing progress since the last surgery. The pain is definitely reducing, and I have started methodically reducing the amount of medication. I can now finalise plans for ministry in 2014. Locally, this is my current program and responsibilities. 1. I am now part of the Leadership Team of my local […]
Our next defect is a marred face (NKJV) or flat nose (KJV) Lev.21.18. How did a priest get a flat nose ? Did he walk into something ? Was it caused when he passed through the birth canal ? I really don’t think they had bare knuckle boxing in those days. Again it seems like a defect that the priest had no control over. What […]
The next defect is lameness (Lev.21.18) Because of my problems with my knee for the past year I can sure relate to this defect. If one is lame he is unbalanced, it is so easy to fall over and hurt yourself. I have come to see that BALANCE is extremely important in the life of the believer. Let me ask you some personal questions ? […]
The reality is that much of the success (spiritually) we can have in 2014 lies very much with us. It is so easy to be passive and just float along and not be aggressive and hungry for more of God in our lives. There is also the danger of simply putting up with stuff in our lives and making excuses, like “my father was bad tempered […]