by Frank Retief | Sep 17, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 22 v 44. “And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” When the King knelt down to pray that day on the Mount of Olives, he did so not only on his own behalf, but also on behalf of disobedient...
by Frank Retief | Sep 16, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 22 verses 42-44. “Father, if you are wiling, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done. An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the...
by Frank Retief | Sep 15, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 22 verse 37 It is written “And he was numbered with the transgressors, and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me, Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfilment.” The journey of Jesus Christ is nearing its end. He has told his disciples...
by Frank Retief | Sep 14, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 22 v 34. “Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.” Sometimes we are very slow to learn. Often we are filled with confidence, when we ought to be treading carefully. It was like that with...
by Frank Retief | Sep 13, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 22 v 32. “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Believers are not to behave like the people of this world. For followers of Jesus the value system is different and it often...
by Frank Retief | Sep 12, 2014 | Thought for the day
Luke 22 verses 26 & 27. “But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one...
