20 May 2021
Did Jonah opt to be thrown overboard due to his concern for the crew or was he still keen on avoiding God’s assignment? Bottom line is that he called on God and He was merciful enough to rescue him and also spare the ship’s crew. He hears when we call to Him. Jonah 2:1-10.
19 May 2021
In Jonah 1:13-16, the men pitied Jonah and decided to keep him on board. Things got worse. They then cried out to God and asked for mercy. They realised only He could help them.
18 May 2021
Jonah knew why the calamity had come upon them and he confessed. He did not let pride get in the way. He was willing to be thrown overboard to save the situation. He considered his life as inconsequential compared to the lives of the others. Jonah 1:7-12.
17 May 2021
In the midst of the storm, Jonah was woken up and asked to cry out to his God for mercy. Even the crew, who were not Christians, were so desperate that they were willing to try out anything in this time of crisis. Are you sleeping? Would the Lord be expecting you to wake up and pray? Are there people around you who are desperate for His help? Jonah 1:5-6.
13 May 2021
The fear of God endears us to Him. He becomes our hope and salvation and a source of encouragement, even in difficult times. May we not loose hope. Psalm 43.
12 May 2021
When we allow the Lord room to operate in our lives and in our midst, His presence ministers in different ways to us. Even His protection becomes our portion. Psalm 36:10-12.
11 May 2021
When the fear of the Lord increases, lust, selfishness and pride reduce in the hearts of people and more room is created for His love. The benefits of His love are endless. Psalm 36:5-9.
10 May 2021
May we not give up praying for an increase in the fear of God in our country. This will create the awareness of the wickedness that surrounds us and will cause us to hate pride and embrace humility. Then wisdom will check in and bring about a balanced view of issues. Psalm 36:1-4.
06 May 2021
More often than not, the Lord may make you face your fears so that His name is glorified. May we be courageous enough to trust Him if He does it. May fear not cause us to follow our own wisdom. 1 Kings 18:1-15.
05 May 2021
And there are those the Lord will send your way for ministry and encouragement despite the challenges you are facing. Allow Him to work through you. Take their petitions to God. Elijah initially felt that his “bad fortune” was also affecting his host. But the Lord had a plan. 1 Kings 17:17-24.