21 Apr 2020
We don’t serve a mean God who is always looking for an opportunity to inflict pain. Even in times of uncertainty, He gives reassurance and grace. What season is He taking you through? How are you holding up? Are you learning what He wants you to learn under the circumstances? 2 Kings ends with the destruction of Jerusalem and the carrying off of the children of God into exile (2 Kings 24:8-25:30). The period in exile came to an end and the survivors returned home and some even settled on their own property in their own towns (1 Chronicles 9:1-2).
20 Apr 2020
In John 8:48-59, Jesus had a conversation with some Jews that got them angry to the point that they wanted to stone Him. He stated that He was eternal, that He knew the Father, that He existed before Abraham was born. Why were the Jews so angry? This happened again in John 10:31. This was the punishment meted out for blasphemy. Over and above that, Jesus challenged their faith in God beyond what they were ready to accept. Are there times you have felt the same way? How do you respond? Do you let nature take its course? Do you allow your faith to grow? Do you allow God to mould you afresh to become what He wants you to be under the circumstances? Do you give up?
17 Apr 2020
The interesting thing is that I may decide to do something which feels right, without thinking about the motivation that drove me to do it. And I might have a reason to back up my actions. But because I have not sought the Lord about it or He is not the initiator of my action, it may not end up well. Proverbs 16:1-3 gives us good guidance on what to do to avoid this. To be able to consistently do this, I need to have a relationship with God that makes me desire to walk in His ways always. Consistent communication with Him will enable me to always engage Him and allow Him to guide me in all I do.
16 Apr 2020
After Moses had served as leader, the Lord allowed Joshua to lead Israel into Canaan. He died at the age of 110 and there was nobody left who had personally experienced the exodus from Egypt. Israel grew more and more distant from God and was easily influenced by the communities they settled among. Idol worship was a key problem they struggled with. We are faced with a similar predicament today. Successive generations here are struggling to remain faithful to God despite the finished work of the cross. May the Lord have mercy. May we not let other things take up His place in our hearts and may our circumstances, good or otherwise, always point us back to Him. Judges 3:7-31.
15 Apr 2020
My mindset after Easter and in the midst of all that the world is going through can be summed up in the words of Job 19:25. It may have been an Easter like no other, but it was still a commemoration of what Christ did on the cross at Calvary. So I have hope, that God is still on the throne and that this too shall pass.
14 Apr 2020
So what is your mindset as you emerge from the Easter weekend? Please take time to reflect and then purpose how you will move forward. As for me and my house, Job 42:1-6 will be one of the scriptures I will meditate on to form my mindset. Be blessed.
09 Apr 2020
The rebellious nature of God’s children as described in Deuteronomy 31:1-29 is the backdrop for God sending the Messiah to die as an atonement for the sins of mankind. Aren’t we fortunate that Christ came and overcame sin and death on our behalf? May we be eternally grateful for this sacrifice and use it as motivation to live for Him. Happy Easter!
08 Apr 2020
The temple of the Lord was built following very particular guidelines, meaning it was very valuable to God and to His people. Yet, in Ezekiel 24:20-21, He says He will destroy it. What impact did this message have on Israel? How angry was God to allow this? May the events of the last couple of months cause us to do some soul searching and may we hear what the Lord is saying and respond accordingly.
07 Apr 2020
As we continue watching and praying during this season, may we purpose to adopt the attitude of Ezekiel in chapter 24:15-27. He underwent excruciating grief but still obeyed God, so that God’s children would learn a lesson. It must have been a difficult time for him, but he chose to obey.
06 Apr 2020
Is the Lord prompting you to do something for those around you? What is your response? In Esther 2:19-23 and 4:12-17, a few people decided to respond to the call to action, key among them being Esther and Mordecai. Take time to hear what God is saying to you and ask Him to help you make the appropriate response to what He tells you.