Learning how to ask effectively from God and others, is a challenge for many people, yet a great deal of problems in the world would be solved if people just knew how to ask effectively.
Whereas the Gospel truth is for all, it’s a precious gift and a valuable pearl that must not be ‘wasted’ on those who are not ready to value and appreciate it.
In a world where the number of platforms for judging others keep on increasing, and with serious consequences on individuals, families and organisations, God reminds us that being judgmental has consequences.
When anxiety/worry becomes excessive and persistent, and starts to interfere with your daily life, it’s time to align with God’s principles for defeating it.
Amidst a capitalist world where success is only measured in terms of the money one has, God challenges to make a choice of who should be our only master – money or God.
Amidst our contemporary world that never stops tossing flashy materialism – the so-called ‘the good life’ before our eyes, God reminds us to keep our focus on Him if are lives are to maintain grounded in spiritual and moral clarity.
The human weakness of desiring to accumulate wealth does push people to do all sorts of things, but God reminds us today where true treasure lies – in using our wealth for the benefit of others.
Whereas the Bible does not expressly command Christians to fast, there are many benefits – both spiritual and physical – of being ‘in fastings often’ as the apostle Paul was.
The assurance we have that the kingdom belongs to our God empowers us to live together peacefully as one family, fulfilling our God-given mandate to proclaim the Good News and to take care of the Earth.
