Category: Day Prayer
-
Jesus’ Call To Repent
Extract Jesus, referring to a group of people who were killed by a falling tower, said, “Do you think they were worse offenders than all the others who live in Jerusalem? No, I tell you! But unless you repent you will all perish as well!” (Luke 13:4-5) Thought Jesus loved the people of Jerusalem very…
-
Jesus Rebukes The Pharisees – Woe To You
Extract Jesus said to a group of Pharisees, “You neglect justice and love of God…” but… “You love the best seats in the synagogues and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces”. (Luke 11:43) Thought Although our society has many forms of high status, it’s not the status that matters, it’s what’s in the hearts of the…
-
Jesus On Sin And Children
Extract Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a huge millstone tied around his neck and to be thrown into the sea”. (Mark 9:42) Thought Pope Francis commented, “Every Christian can choose between darkness and…
-
Jesus Asks, Who Do People Think I Am? (1)
Extract In Jesus’ early ministry, some in the crowds thought He was John the Baptist, Elijah or another Prophet – risen from the dead. When Jesus asked the disciples who they thought He was, Simon Peter immediately replied, “The Christ of God”. (Luke 9:20) Thought Simon Peter’s instant response to Jesus would have been inspirational…
-
Showing The Light
Extract Jesus told his disciples this short parable, “No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in can see the light”. Jesus then warned the disciples that they must share his parables and Gospel…
-
Jesus’ Second Prediction of His Death and Resurrection
Extract Jesus said to his disciples, “The Son of Man will be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” (Mark 9:31) Thought Why? All for the love of you and me! Reflection Lord Jesus, your love for me is endless. May I become worthy of the…
-
Jesus’ Anointing
Extract A Pharisee invited Jesus to his home. While eating, a woman described as a “sinner”, stood behind Jesus crying. As her tears fell on his feet she wiped them away with her hair and then anointed his feet with oils. The Pharisee was extremely disappointed! Why? He believed that if Jesus was a Prophet…
-
Jesus’ Conversation With Nicodemus (1)
Extract Nicodemus wanted to know more about Jesus but because of his position, a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin (council), he was afraid to meet Him while others watched! So instead, Nicodemus secretly visited Jesus at night time. Jesus said to him, “For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son so…
-
The Sermon On The Plain (2)
Extract Jesus said to his disciples and a “vast multitude from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon”: Thought This is one of my most returned-to Bible passages! Why? Because I frequently fail to do as Jesus asks. Now I seek forgiveness and will keep trying. Reflection Lord Jesus,…
-
The Superiority of the New – Wineskins (1)
Extract Jesus said, “No one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins”. (Luke 5:37) Thought Not everyone listens to logic or good advice! Indeed, we are all probably guilty of thinking, “We know better!” Jesus had a simple message here; the new wineskins symbolised his new…