“Eschew The Sin Of Exploitation!”
“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 do with fish. It is a lament about the fortunate ones taking advantage of the less fortunate. It is a cry against the rich, the high and mighty taking advantage […]
“God’s Grace Is Incomprehensible!”
“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 mount the pulpit to preach and realise that there are latecomers outside, I tell the ushers to let them in. Sometimes, you may not know the effort a person made […]
“When You Are In The Spirit!”
“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 our view determines how we describe and interpret what we have seen. Whoever is sitting on a seat of comfort can’t have a full understanding of the context of John’s […]
“Knowing The Father Through The Son!”
“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 look back to find out what he said prior to the text.John chapters 13-16 are about 90% the words of Jesus direct from the horse’s mouth. The last verse of […]
“Not For The Gain But For The Pain!”
“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 beffitting passage explaining the cost of discipleship. As has been affirmed, “a text without context is a pretext.” Jesus had just explained to his disciples how “he must go to […]