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06/08/2026

Christian liberty is a precious gift of the gospel. Christ has freed His people from the guilt and dominion of sin, but this freedom is not permission to live however we please. Paul writes, “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful... I will not be enslaved by anything (1 Cor. 6:12).

Christian liberty, therefore, is not simply asking, “Is this allowed?” but also, “Is this helpful, edifying, and pleasing to Christ?” Our freedom must be exercised in a way that promotes holiness, love, and the good of others.

This applies to many areas of life where Scripture does not give explicit commands or prohibitions. Christians may have different preferences regarding food, clothing, recreation, culture, music, and the arts. We may enjoy songs, poetry, songwriting, musical instruments, and other forms of creativity. These things are not inherently sinful, nor should they automatically be treated as worldly. Yet even these freedoms must remain under the lordship of Christ.

The question is not merely whether something is permissible, but whether it is helpful, edifying, and consistent with our identity as those who belong to Christ. Even good things can become harmful when they control us or become more important to us than God. As Paul says, “I will not be enslaved by anything.”

Christian liberty also means that we do not use our freedom selfishly. We willingly restrain ourselves when necessary for the good of others. Love governs liberty. The mature Christian is not constantly asking, “What am I allowed to do?” but, “How can I use my freedom to glorify God and love my neighbor?”

Ultimately, our greatest freedom is not freedom from God but freedom to draw near to God. Christ has freed us from slavery to sin so that we might live in holiness, love, obedience, and joyful fellowship with Him.

We are free to enjoy God's gifts, but we must never love the gifts more than the Giver. We are free to pursue what is good and beautiful, but our freedom must always remain under Christ's lordship.

Yes, you have Christian liberty to do what God has not forbidden. But remember: legalism and antinomianism can come from the same heart. One says, ‘I must add my own rules to God's commands,’ while the other says, ‘I am free to do whatever I want.’ Both can ultimately place the self at the center rather than Christ.

Christian liberty is not freedom to live for ourselves. It is freedom, by grace, to live for Christ.

02/07/2026

Genuine Care (John 10:13–14)

Jesus contrasts Himself with a hired worker. A hired worker looks after the sheep because he is paid to do so. But when danger comes, he runs away because his own safety matters more than the flock. His service is motivated by personal interest rather than true love for the sheep.

Think of the difference between a babysitter and a parent. A babysitter may faithfully care for a child while on duty, but at the end of the day, the child is not their own. A loving parent, however, would stay awake all night if their child were sick and would even risk their own life to save them. The difference is not simply responsibility.it is genuine love and a deep sense of ownership.

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He does not abandon His sheep when they face danger because they belong to Him. He knows each one personally, loves them perfectly, and faithfully cares for them. His relationship with His people is not distant or superficial—it is personal, covenantal, and full of compassion. He proved this by willingly laying down His life on the cross for His sheep.

What a comfort this is for every believer. We belong to a Shepherd who never leaves us, never stops caring for us, and remains faithful through every trial. Because He knows His sheep, we can trust Him to lead, protect, and keep us until the very end.

02/06/2026

EPITOME OF SERVICE

Can you give up all your money in the bank, all your property, or even your influence for the sake of your life?

What is the value of everything you possess if, in the end, your body returns to the ground and all that you have accumulated vanishes? Yet when life itself is at stake, people are willing to give everything without hesitation, no longer fearing loss or bankruptcy because what they are fighting for is considered the most important of all.

In the same way, the narrative of the woman who poured expensive perfume upon Christ reveals an epitome of service.

The Gospel records how she broke an alabaster jar, a sealed container made from stone used to store very expensive perfume or ointment, often designed to be broken open so its contents would be fully released. What she poured out was not ordinary, it was costly, precious, and likely reserved for significant future use.

To some in the room, her act appeared reckless, impractical, even wasteful. They saw a woman who was unwise, someone who misused something valuable. Yet in her act, Christ saw something entirely different.

A Heart That Sees Christ as Worthy

In Scripture, oil and perfume often symbolize honor and consecration. Kings and priests were anointed with oil as a sign of being set apart. David himself was anointed by Samuel, marking him as chosen by God.

In pouring out her perfume upon Jesus, the woman was expressing deep honor, reverence, and devotion. She was not merely performing an emotional gesture. She was declaring through action that Christ is worthy of her very best.

This stands in contrast to Martha, who was rebuked not for serving, but for being distracted and anxious, missing the priority of Christ Himself. Jesus was not condemning service, but correcting service that has lost sight of devotion. True service is never merely activity, it is worship anchored in love for the King.

Here however, the woman’s service is commended. Christ does not criticize her for being impractical or wasteful. Instead, He honors her because her act flows from a heart fully devoted to Him. It was not the monetary value of the perfume that mattered most, but the value she placed on Christ.

The Logic of Kingdom Service

In the old covenant, offerings signified honor, surrender, and worship. In the new covenant, Christ Himself becomes the ultimate offering, pointing forward to His death, burial, and resurrection for the redemption of sinners.

This woman’s act becomes a prophetic picture, a costly devotion before the even greater cost of Christ’s own sacrifice.

Every act of service for Christ is meant to reflect this reality. Especially in the service of His church, whom He purchased with His own blood, our devotion should not be measured by minimum effort or convenience. There is a balance in stewardship and wisdom, but never at the expense of wholehearted worship.

If Christ commended the woman for giving what was most valuable to her, then it is a contradiction for those who claim to follow Him to criticize wholehearted devotion simply because it seems excessive or impractical.

Because of Christ’s death, we have received the free gift of eternal life. Once enemies, we are now children of God and heirs of His kingdom. If God has given us heaven itself, how then can we respond with only a minimum standard of service?

A Question of the Heart

Are we offering Christ our best, or merely the convenient and minimal?

Is our service shaped by love for Him, or by the desire to simply fulfill requirements?

Do we see time and effort for God as sacrifice, or as worship?

John Calvin once said:

“We do not present sacrifices to earn favor, but because we already belong to God in Christ.”

Christ sees the heart behind every act of service. Whether in leadership or in the simplest role within the body, the question remains, does our service reflect our love for Christ, or merely our obligation?

The woman who poured out the perfume reveals an enduring truth. True service is never measured by efficiency or practicality, but by the worthiness of Christ Himself. In that, she becomes an example of devotion that mirrors the greater love of Christ, who poured out not perfume, but His very life for us.

08/05/2026

LACK OF PUNCTUALITY FLOWS FROM A CHAOTIC LIFESTYLE

John Angell James wrote, “A habit of order may be fairly said to lengthen a man’s life, not by multiplying its hours, but by enabling him more advantageously to employ them. Disorderly habits are perpetually wasting our time. When a person has no particular place to put his things, but lays everything down just wherever he may happen to be, he is sure to spend his life in confusion. Let such a person conceive what an amount of time would be made up by all the minutes and hours which he has employed during his life in looking for misplaced articles; to say nothing of the mortification he has endured and the inconvenience in which others have been involved. In business, order is property, and every tradesman deficient in this virtue, ought, in taking stock, to have this item on the loss side of the balancesheet, ‘So much lost for want of order.’ And, as disorderly habits waste our time, they are not only improper, but actually sinful.”

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22/04/2026

“A true believer cannot live long in rebellion—God will break his pride to restore his soul.”

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16/04/2026

Not everyone who says “follow me” is worth imitating.

Any life whether leader, believer, or minister is only safe to follow insofar as it reflects Christ. The moment we drift from Him, our example loses its reliability.

We must be discerning, because Christ is serious about His ministry and His truth is not something to be handled lightly or shaped by personal ambition.

A life worth imitating is one that quietly points away from itself and toward Him marked by humility, genuine love for people, and selfless sacrifice, not pride or selfish gain.

In the end, Christ remains the only perfect model, and every human example is only valuable when it faithfully leads us back to Him.

13/04/2026

“That grace which was sufficient for them to carry them through their sufferings shall not be deficient to you. Those who are your enemies are the seed and successors of those who of old mocked the messengers of the Lord.

Therefore, rejoice and be exceedingly glad. It is not enough to be patient and content under these sufferings, as under common afflictions, and not to render railing for railing; rather, we must rejoice, because the honor and dignity, the pleasure and advantage of suffering for Christ are far more considerable than the pain or shame of it. Not that we must take pride in our sufferings—for that would spoil all—but we must take pleasure in them, knowing that Christ is beforehand with us, and that He will not be behindhand with us.”

Matthew Henry, Commentary on Matthew 5:11–12

28/03/2026

"The valley of the shadow of death may denote the most severe and terrible affliction, or dark dispensation of providence, that the psalmist ever could come under. Between the part of the flock on earth and that which is gone to heaven, death lies like a dark valley that must be passed in going from one to the other. But even in this there are words which lessen the terror. It is but the shadow of death: the shadow of a serpent will not sting, nor the shadow of a sword kill. It is a valley, deep indeed, and dark, and miry; but valleys are often fruitful, and so is death itself fruitful of comforts to God's people. It is a walk through it: they shall not be lost in this valley, but get safe to the mountain on the other side. Death is a king of terrors, but not to the sheep of Christ. When they come to die, God will rebuke the enemy; He will guide them with His rod, and sustain them with His staff. There is enough in the gospel to comfort the saints when dying, and underneath them are the everlasting arms. The Lord's people feast at His table, upon the provisions of His love."

— Matthew Henry on Psalm 23

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