22 Jul 2020
As we entrust God with our future, let us learn to abide in His will. This may involve setting aside anything that would lead us away from Him. He desires our attention, our obedience, our plans. Psalm 81.
21 Jul 2020
The guidance Paul gives in Colossians 4:2-6 was to prepare them for the establishment of the church and the spread of the gospel in Colosse and the surrounding areas and for their personal lives. It is very sound advice. It can apply to us today. What is God preparing you for during this period?
20 Jul 2020
As we enter the new normal, let us consider a few tips to help us operate in the current circumstances. Paul shares some valuable ones with the Colossians in chapter 4 verse 2-6. Prayer, watchfulness, gratitude, working to establish God’s kingdom, wisdom in action and conversation and making the best of the opportunities God brings our way.
17 Jul 2020
My circumstances may differ from yours, but we are generally confronted with challenges that seem impossible to deal with. We all get to the point where we don’t know what to do about certain situations. May our eyes look towards the Creator of the universe when such uncertainty looms. In Mark 9:14-29, there is a father who was confronted with such a situation. Jesus appealed to his faith and also said that such problems are only overcome by prayer. May our faith not waver and may we take time to pray to Jehovah. Only He can deal with such things effectively.
16 Jul 2020
Galatians 6:1-8 shares some crucial advice on journeying through turbulent times. There is a place for community support as we help one another during such times. There is also the place of individual responsibility. I have to make decisions on how to respond to adversity and these will affect my spiritual walk positively or otherwise. How are you handling this pandemic and its consequences? Or any other difficulty you may be experiencing?
15 Jul 2020
Our trust in God will help us to grow in our walk with Him. Our dependence on Him will hopefully help us walk this journey of life with our eyes fixed on Him and our minds focused on eternity. Galatians 6:1-8.
14 Jul 2020
Our conviction that God loves us no matter what we are going through is critical. Our understanding that our relationship with Him is of utmost importance to Him will stop us from losing hope in tough times and taking Him for granted in good times. Our devotion to Him is what He desires. He will help is navigate through the issues we encounter, but we must trust Him enough to follow Him. Psalm 99:1-9.
10 Jul 2020
As the world grapples with this pandemic of Covid-19 and the other challenges, God is still on the throne. What are our greatest fears? What keeps us up at night? Those are the areas we trust God the least! Is it loss of income, illness, broken relationships? May we learn to trust God more in those areas. Then we shall have peace. 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7.
09 Jul 2020
To discover His will or purpose for us, our focus must also move from what He does or can do for us to what He is revealing to us about Himself and His will. That will prepare us for what lies ahead. Spending time seeking His face will lead to this. Psalm 98:1-9 says what we can do as we spend time with Him. Verse 2-3 shows what can happen as He reveals Himself to us.
08 Jul 2020
While taking stock of the faithfulness of God in your life, I hope another issue will stand out; and that is the fact that God does not change. Circumstances may change, but He remains the same. So the same God who cured an illness, provided, created opportunity, gave wisdom, parted the Red Sea, made the walls of Jericho fall, gave Hannah and Abraham children, is the same Lord we are engaged with today. So, who is He to you? What is He doing in your life? What is He saying concerning your future? Joshua 5:13-6:20.