11 March 2020

ARE YOU ANOINTED WITH FRESH OIL?(Lenten 16)

There were many aspects to the Prophet Isaiah’s ministry, but the one that stands out is that He was THE CHRIST-HARBINGER, the Prophet who loudly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah. There are so many references in his book to the Messianic King, and the Suffering Saviour. The verses I want to highlight today are  simply so profound 61:1-2 NLT The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is […]

10 March 2020

ARE YOU ENLISTED IN GOD'S ARMY?(Lenten 15)

I said yesterday in the blog about being enrolled in God’s academy, that the Bible describes every Believer as a STUDENT and that we must study the Word of God, and let the Holy Spirit TEACH US, how we are to live as Believers. I also said the Bible describes us as SOLDIERS in God’s army. I did not have to do National Service as a young man, nor have […]

10 March 2020

PUTTING A SPOTLIGHT ON OTHERS (Lenten15)

Let us change the focus today, from our reflection on the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and all that it makes available to us, and concentrate on OTHERS. Here in Australia we have been blighted by major droughts for some years, then we had the devastating bushfires that burnt up tens of millions of hectares of land particularly in Eastern Australia. Then at […]

9 March 2020

GETTING ENROLLED IN GOD'S ACADEMY (Lenten14)

Perhaps, I should have said at the very start of Lent that we need to make a decision to deliberately set aside time DAILY so that we get the full benefit within our lives of the fruits of REFECTION, REPENTANCE & FASTING. There are numerous pictures in the Word of God describing us in different ways. When we are born again, we are enlisted into God’s army […]

9 March 2020

THE FRUIT OF REFLECTION (Lenten13)

Not ever being part of a church that follows a Liturgical program, I have never been exposed to what Lent means,  so this Lenten period has been an exciting journey for me thus far as well. I do trust my Lenten blogs have been a blessing and encouragement to you, I would sure appreciate some more feedback and comments to assist me in their development. […]