GALATIANS 5:25 It is easy to identify who is driving my neighbour’s car once it enters our estate. While he is gentle, his wife comes into the estate with a faster speed. The speed of their car is determined by who is driving. In every aspect of life, the issue of “Who is driving?” arises. Do we … [Read more…]
EXODUS 3:7–12; EXODUS 33:14 An anxious father and his teenage son visited a native doctor, who gave the son a talisman to protect him during his long-distance journey to a big city. The talisman and native doctor failed because the son went to the city and decided to put his faith in Jesus, ensuring God’s presence in … [Read more…]
PSALM 91:1-15 A girl’s parents divorced, leading to a custody dispute and her placement in a children’s home. She felt lonely and abandoned, with her mother visiting only once a month. Years later, her mother revealed she watched her playing in the garden daily. Her story gives a glimpse of God’s love and comfort in times … [Read more…]
ROMANS 5:1-11 Some special occasions may clash with Easter. My birthday (April 20th) comes up during the Easter season occasionally. In 1993, Bernhard Langer won the Masters golf tournament on Easter Sunday. A reporter praised his victory as the greatest day of his life, but Langer emphasised that it meant more to him to celebrate and dedicate … [Read more…]
ISAIAH 2:1–4 After a nine-year-old boy died in his hometown of New Orleans, a man decided to work with authorities to provide trumpets and music lessons for youths. The objective was to reduce gun violence and foster peace in the city by offering young people safe, productive activities. Like that nine-year-old, Jesus came and died to … [Read more…]
PSALM 22 The Psalm of the Cross refers to Psalm 22. Although it is based on David’s own experience, Psalm 22 has wider ramifications since it points to Jesus’ eventual sacrifice and provides insight into the human experience of sorrow, faith, and hope. It is arguably the most remarkable psalm. The crucifixion is precisely what it foretells … [Read more…]
JOHN 13:1-17 Maundy Thursday derives its name from the Anglo-French word “mandatum”, which means commandment. A 92-year-old knitter created over 8,000 hats for homeless people in a space of 15 years. Even though he was bedridden, he prioritised others’ needs and felt good about his work until his death in February 2018, inspiring people worldwide. As believers, … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 27:1-10 The Wednesday before Easter is known as Spy Wednesday – a day we remember Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. How did Judas feel as he received thirty pieces of silver, betraying Jesus for money? Did he remember how Jesus’ loving hands touched his life? The silver became a reminder of what Judas had done to Jesus … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 22:1-14; LUKE 5:27–32 A youth pastor hoped that a film night at the church youth club would attract new members. However, the event almost failed due to a football match being shown on television at the same time. As he prepared to pack up, he was met by some local youth and motorbike club members, … [Read more…]
MARK 11:12-21; LUKE 13:6-9 A man decided to cut down his rose plants due to their infrequent flower production. However, life got busy, and the plants suddenly burst into bloom – producing many flowers. We are in the Holy Week. Monday is believed to be the day Jesus cursed the fruitless fig tree (Mark 11:14). However, the … [Read more…]
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