“O LORD, Do Not Forsake Us!”
“O LORD, Do Not Forsake Us!”(Jer.14:2-9).The OT prophets pointed out four main ways by which God brought calamity upon the people. These were drought, famine, sword, and pestilence.When there is drought, it is likely followed by famine. The sword is a symbol of war, and pestilence is plague sometimes caused by creatures like locusts, etc.When […]
“Sweet Out Of Bitter!”
“Sweet Out Of Bitter!”(Ex.15:22-27).My teacher in Pastoralia often said there are some people who grumble over everything. Give a grumbler an elephant and he will grumble that the elephant is too big. Give him a squirrel and he will grumble that a squirrel is too small. A grumbler hardly appreciates the good in anything.The exodus […]
“A New Name From The LORD!”
“A New Name From LORD!”(Is.62:1-5).We are often advised to be prudent in the way we intervene in marital conflicts. When a couple are having some crises, especially when they separate, do not quickly take sides in supporting and telling one of them, “I knew that woman was not fit for you,” or, “I was just […]
“We Are The Chosen!”
“We Are The Chosen!”(Lk.6:12-16).Today, we round up the week in which we have been reflecting on “the call.” Today’s text from the gospel, according to Luke, is the choosing of the Twelve whom Jesus designated disciples.Before the call and choice, Jesus went up a mountainside “and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, […]
“Follow Me II!
“Follow Me II!(Mt.9:9-13).Today we are reflecting on the call of Matthew in the gospel according to Matthew. Matthew is sitting at the tax collector’s booth. Jesus tells him, “Follow me.” Matthew gets up and follows him. Jesus is having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and “sinners” come and eat with him and his […]