Divine Encounters

Day 267 Reading: John 13:1 - John 15:27 The gospels record very many different sayings of Jesus. From the parables to truth declarations He made, Jesus introduces the Kingdom of God in a very personal way. He not only teaches us about the Kingdom but also exemplified life in the Kingdom. The gospel of John records 7 miracles of Jesus and 7 times where Jesus said I am. Today I just want to focus on the 7 I am statements. I am the Bread of Life John 6:35 . Jesus had fed 5000 men and the crowd went looking for Him the following day. Remember that the children of Israel in walking from Egypt to Canaan were fed with manna. Jesus in declaring that He is the Bread of Life was announcing that we should hunger for Him more than manna or the miraculous supply that they had encountered the day before. I am the Light of this world John 8:12 . We live in dark times where many are turning to anything in seeking for direction. Jesus announced that He is the Light of the world. In every...

Day 17 Reading: Exodus 1:1- Exodus 4:31 Life is full of seasons. A new king comes on the scene and has no recollection of Joseph and was concerned that these immigrants had spread all over. The cycles of life, day and night, up and down, mean that we must learn to live in all seasons. Lord help me know the timing of every season in my life. The children of Israel didn't realise that their clock was set for the time to leave Egypt. However, in the midst of the oppression fruitfulness was manifesting in the children of Israel. May I always be fruitful in tough times.  Abraham had been told by God that the children of Israel would reside in Egypt for 400 years Genesis.15:13-14. We aren't told if the children of Israel were reminded of this promise. We don't know of any prophetic voices sent to them however we are told of the sufferings. God may appear silent but He is working it out. Learn to recount to yourself the promises of God while waiting for the manifestat...