Morning Meditations

“Believe in the One Sent By God!”(Jn.6:22-29).Wisdom of African ancients say, the dog is after the chase not because it wants to catch the game

“COMMIT Your Cause To The LORD!”(Jer.11:18-20).I’m not saying that is what happened, but it seems to me it is today’s pericope that inspired Bob Marley

“Cheer Up; The Storm Will Soon Be Over!”(Is.54:7-10).“‘For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back. In a

“The Hour Has Come…!”(Jn.12:20-26).If we consider the death of Jesus from a legal and historical perspective, we would say an innocent man was murdered. Looking

“What If…!”(I Pt.1:13-21).What if suddenly the news everywhere is that the risen Lord Jesus Christ is returning tomorrow? How are you going to react to

“Be On The Lord’s Side!”(Lk.12:49-53).“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a

“Be Resolute But Not Vengeful!”(Lk.9:51-56).Jesus knew that Jerusalem was a place where prophets were killed. Even so, as the time approached for him to be

“The Pain Of A Prophet!”(Jer.20:7-13).Whoever calls himself a prophet but goes about with bodyguards suits his calling. He is the one who has called himself.

“Believe The Lord Jesus Christ Without Sign!(Lk.11:29-32).When Jesus drove out a demon from a mute man, some people tested him by asking for a sign

“Living The Word Of God!”(Lk.11:27-28).“As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, ‘Blessed is the mother who gave you birth

“To Be Or Not To Be: The Choice Is Yours!(Lk.11:14-26).Jesus had just exorcised a demon out of somebody. Even though the crowd was amazed, some

“Truth That Angers!”(Jn.8:46-59).“Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me? Whoever belongs to

“Believe In The Lord Jesus Christ Or Die In Your Sin!”(Jn:8:21-30).Jesus told the Jews, “I am going away, and you will look for me, and

“On Knowing The Messiah!”(Lk.9:18-22).According to Jesus’ disciples, none of the people knew Jesus’ real identity. He was something other than the Messiah. The public often

“Reform Your Ways And Your Actions And Obey The LORD!”(Jer.26:1-16&24).Sometimes, one is tempted to believe that we are living a lie when we claim that

“Bless You; Praise God!”(Gen.14:17-20).This text contains the seed of the “just war theory.” Others may see in it also the seeds of Holy Communion and

“While Waiting For Christ, Engage In Service That Produces Results!”(Mt.25:14-30).The disciples came to Jesus privately, wanting to know the signs of endtime and when it

“God Of Good And Bad Times!”(Job 2:1-13).Satan would not admit that he had failed. He told God: “A man will give all he has for

“It’s Ok! “You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy!”Nightbirde on AGT.Maybe like Job, we can all pretend to

Satan’s Flawed Reasoning!”(Job 1:6-12).According to Satan, Job’s righteousness was self-serving.” This is the heart of Satan’s attack on God and Job. Satan challenges the LORD’S

“Training Children In The Fear Of The LORD!”(Job 1:1-5).Job was a blameless and upright man. He feared God and shunned evil. Wisdom says, “Train up

“By The Power Of The Holy Spirit!”(I Cor.2:1-5).Apostle Paul is ranked as the greatest theologian in the Bible. Paul “took the life, death, and resurrection

“The Way Of The Cross!”(Mk.8:31-38).An artist decided to paint a picture of Christ. He found a man whose calm features made him a suitable model.

“Balancing Between Gospel Otherworldliness And Worldly Pursuits!”(Lk.19:38-43).“As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha

“May Your Faith Seek Understanding!”(Lk.17:31-34).In a conversation yesterday, I told a colleague about a pamphlet written by a missionary to the Mbembe people of Donga-Mantung

“Bridging The Gap Between Hearing And Doing!”(Lk.6:43-49).Heavenly Father, thank you for the best Valentine gift ever – the Lord Jesus Christ!There is a widely circulated

“Conversion As A Gift Of God!”(Acts 16:8-15).The psalmist says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain…”Through the prophet, the LORD says,

“Understand With Your Heart And Turn To The LORD…!”(Mt.13:10-17).It is said that King Croesus of Lydia wanted to wage war against Persia. He went and

“Listen And Pay Attention To The Voice Of The LORD!”(Is.28:23-29).A major reason for the different expressions of the Christian faith – especially in Africa –

“The Word Of God Is Life!”(Dt.32:44-47).The time for Moses to join his ancestors was getting close. He composed a song in which he recited its

“Which Kind Of Seed Are You? “(Mt.13:1-9&18-23).Farmers have traditionally chosen a piece of land, prepare the land, and carefully sow or scatter the seeds. So

“Give As You Have Decided According To Your Means!”(II Cor.9:1-12).Christian expansion is not always measured by steady advancement and consolidation of established centres. While Christianity

“Be A Servant, Not A Lord!”(Mk.10:40-45).Not long ago, I saw a video clip in which a hunter had to beat his dog mercilessly before he

“The Gain Is Worth The Pain!”(Mk.10:28-31).A man came to Jesus asking to know what he must do to inherit eternal life? Jesus told him to

“There Will Always Be Poor People In The Land; So What Do We Do?”(Dt.15:7-11).“If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the

“Eschew The Sin Of Exploitation!”(Dt.24:14-15).Dear LORD, thank you for another day!Folk wisdom says, “The big fishes swallow the smaller ones.” This proverb has nothing to

“God’s Grace Is Incomprehensible!”(Mt.20:1-16).With the dawn of a new day, LORD, I thank you for your grace. It is sufficient for me!Quite often, when I

“When You Are In The Spirit!”(Rev.1:9-18).For bringing us to the end of the first month, we say Ebenezer!We see from where we are standing, and

“Knowing The Father Through The Son!”(Jn.17:1-8).Today’s text opens with, “After Jesus had said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: ‘…’” This compels us to

“Not For The Gain But For The Pain!”(Mt.16:24-28).Guide me, O great Jehovah, for I am a pilgrim in this barren land!Today’s reflection is from a

“Knowing The Father Through The Son!”(Jn.1:14-18).Heavenly Father, thank you for another day of grace!One story from the New Nation reader of yesteryear that is unforgettable

:Rejoice In The Sovereign LORD!(Hab.3:18-19).What is known about prophet Habakkuk is that he was a contemporary of Jeremiah and that he was a man of

“The LORD Is Our Guide!”(Ex.13:20-22).How time flies! We are already in the last week of January. However we thank God that he has brought us

“Listen To The Lord Jesus Christ !”(Mt.17:1-8).“After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up

“Appointed And Sent To Open Eyes!”(Acts 26:12-18).We know how Paul was converted. In this pericope, he narrates his conversion experience in defence of his life.

“Called To Call Others!”(Jn.1:43-51).In the gospel of John, the call of the first disciples was a “relational process of disciples discovering Jesus through” the witness

“Called From The Boat Pulpit!”(Lk.5:1-11).In his early days, the Lord Jesus Christ had already gained popularity as a Lakeside or Waterfront preacher, and “people were

“Called To Deconstruct And Reconstruct!”(Jer.1:4-10)One lame hope-killing excuse is “I am too young for this.” This excuse challenges the wisdom of God’s choice. Just like

“Serving God But Not Yet Called!”(I Sam.3:1-20).Hannah had cried in the house of the LORD, and the LORD gave her a son whom she named

“Sent To Seek The Lost!”(Ez.3:1-12&4:10-12).The other day, we dwelled on the particular within the general. When we read the Bible, we should distinguish between the