Last week’s blog discussed the fig tree planted in the vineyard. The vineyard owner instructed the vineyard keeper to cut down the fig tree. The fig tree with leaves and no figs. It was not meeting the expectations of the vineyard owner. The tree had to go. The vineyard keeper stated “Sir leave it alone … Read more
In Luke 14, Jesus was having supper with the Jews. The Jews natural sight cause them to be blind to who was in their midst. God was in their presence. God was extending an invitation to sit at his table. The Jews did not want their seat at the table. Rejection In Luke 14:15-24, Jesus … Read more
You must seize your opportunity. In John 5:1-9, there is a man who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. Jesus approached the man, asking him “Do you want to get well?” – John 5:6 Of course, the man responded yes. The man had been persistent in coming to the water every day in … Read more
God made a promise to Abram. “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” –Genesis 12:2 God directed Abram to leave his land for He had something far greater for him (Abram). Abram was obedient and followed God’s command. Abram … Read more
Esther 2:12-13 outlines the process that a woman had to undertake to be with the king. A woman endured twelve months of beauty treatments, conditioning and grooming – six months with oil of myrrh and six with performs and cosmetics. After the twelve months of training, Esther got her turn with King Xerxes. King Xerxes … Read more
In Matthew 25:1-12 there is the story of the ten virgins. The ten virgins were to keep their lamps lit to greet the groom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. – Matthew 25:2. The five foolish did not plan or think ahead. They did not take along any additional oil to keep … Read more
In the book of Ruth, Ruth left behind being comfortable. She left her homeland to follow Naomi to a foreign land, Bethlehem. Naomi attempted to dissuade her. She was told to go back with her sister-in-law who was turning back to go with her people. Naomi stated “Don’t urge me to leave you or turn … Read more
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