06 Mar 2020
God gave His best for the atonement of the sins of Gis people. The blood of bulls and goats was not sufficient to take away those sins. So He gave up His son. What can we give to impact the lives of others? Are we dedicated to the ministry He has called us to? Hebrews 10:2-18.
05 Mar 2020
If the fruit of the Spirit is in us and we keep growing in these virtues as espoused in Galatians 5:22-23, then we will be able to relate well with each other and live responsibly. We shall also be able to support one another without taking advantage of each other. This may sound simplistic, but going back to the basics will give us an orientation that will get rid of many of the ills affecting our relationships today, e.g. greed, malice, hatred, jealousy, etc.
04 Mar 2020
Giving to help those in need is another act that has diminished with time. It is motivated by love and faith that the Lord will take care of the giver’s needs. It is hampered by selfishness and unbelief. But there is also the dependence syndrome among those in need that hinders some of them from working to provide for their needs. May the Lord help us all to be honest and keen to seek and hear His guidance on this Acts 4:32-35.
03 Mar 2020
Giving money, time or talents to God’s work is never an effort in futility. It has an impact beyond what we can imagine. The key thing, I believe, is to give what you have decided to give in response to the prompting of the Lord 2 Corinthians 9:7.
02 Mar 2020
In Mark 12:41-44, Jesus makes remarks about giving. This made me think about how I invest in spiritual matters, time, effort, money. Do I give my all to kingdom matters? Would God be proud of me? Am I in a position to do more? And you?
28 Feb 2020
Despite the rebellion of His people, God was still merciful enough to keep His promise to them concerning a few things like settling them back on the land He had promised them. That is the God we serve: Ezekiel 20: 40-42. 2 Chronicles 7:14 tells us how to attract His mercy. Let us pray for ourselves and our nation.
27 Feb 2020
On the other hand even as we trust God for an impactful 2020 and beyond, we need to be careful not err the way the Isaraelites erred in the past by rejecting God and doing detestable things He had warned them not to do. They otrightly went against the decrees He had given them and angered Him. He poured out His wrath upon them and they were conquered and taken captive. Where are we in regard to our relationship with God? Are we rebelling against Him? Has He warned us? Have we listened and turned back to Him? Ezekiel 20:8-39
26 Feb 2020
I would like to suggest that we have an attitude of gratitude and appreciation to God for His mercy in 2020 and beyond. Titus 3:1-11 gives some critical insights into how to do this, so that we may live effective lives.
25 Feb 2020
I find the advice in Proverbs 23:4-5 very interesting. Many of us work so hard to create wealth so that we may provide for our families. Solomon thinks this is not a good idea because of the fleeting nature of riches. I bet what he had in mind was to advise us to seek the Lord with all our heart, mind, soul and strength. This is reiterated by a few scribes in the bible and also by Jesus Himself in Matthew 6:19ff. Food for thought as we strategise for 2020 and the future.
24 Feb 2020
One of the predominant ills in Kenyan society today is land grabbing, especially from the needy. Proverbs 23:10-11 warns sternly against that. It may sound like a farfetched idea, but the temptation is real. May the Defender of the poor help us not to entertain such thoughts. May we allow Him to direct our hearts to abide with His divine plan for us.