“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 […]
“Knowing Thr Father Through The Son!”
“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 is “Nchanga and Enoma.” These two had an argument about who was first. Being first is no ground to claim superiority.One feminist has said that if a man claims superiority […]
“Rejoice In The Sovereign LORD!”
: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 vigorous faith deeply rooted in the religious tradition of Israel. It is likely that the prophet lived in Judah.Unlike other prophetic works that have oracles addressed to Israel, Habakkuk is […]
“The LORD Is Our Guide!”
“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 this far; Ebenezer!My first lecturer in New Testament introduction once said that in this digital generation God ought to be granted an interview on television so that he can address […]