Faithful God

Bible Text: Deuteronomy 7:9

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. (Deuteronomy 7:19)

God’s faithfulness is his very nature. This faithfulness means he is dependable. You can lean on him with full assurance that he will not let you down.

His faithfulness is seen in the life of many people in the Bible. In Abraham he is seen as the provider. Abraham looked up and there in a thicket he saw a ram caught by its horns. He went over and took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son. (Genesis 22:13)

If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. (2 Timothy 2:13)

No matter what, God still remains faithful. What He says He does.

It is left for us to have faith in Him, that he will not fail us.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Faithful God you are, You remain faithful in all circumstances. 

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

God so loved the World

Bible Text: John 3:16

When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars,
which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them,human beings that you care for them?
(Psalm 8:3-4)

The Psalmist pondered on this same fact, why does God care for us? He draws a comparison between the amazing things God created. The heavens, the moon and the stars. In comparison to these things, what is man that God cares for him.

God's love for us in inexplicable. The worldly kind of love is a give-take-affair. The love the Father has for us is unconditional. He loved us even before we knew Him, for even when we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

This love is what should be seen in his children. The God-kinda-Love. It is often said love can turn the world around, but the world lacks such love. God's love turned our whole lives around, from being condemned to being called the Sons of the Most High.

To be like Jesus, we must love like how he loved. He did not have to do it, he could have called angels to come to his defence, but it was LOVE that kept him on that cross. Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? (Matthew 26:53)

Let us exhibit such love, and draw people to God.

He left His Father’s throne above,

So free, so infinite His grace;

Emptied Himself of all but love,

And bled for Adam’s helpless race:

’Tis mercy all, immense and free;

For, O my God, it found out me.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Let your love be seen in me, help me to love like you do.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Fear Not

Bible Text: Matthew 14:22-33

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” (Matthew 14:29-30)

Everything was going on fine till Peter got afraid. He was walking on water like his Master, Jesus, but something stopped him from continuing on this lovely water walking routine, Fear.

Once his eyes were on Jesus all went well. Then he let his guard down, he was focusing on the wind.

In the midst of chaos when our eyes are fixed on Jesus everything goes on well but the moment our focus shifts and we make the storm our foreground, alas trouble reigns, we begin to sink.

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you,

Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

The Saviour himself has promised to always be with us and rescue us in all situations. Why then do we doubt? Let us set aside all fear and fix our gaze on Jesus. When our gaze is on him, we will be strengthened and he will uphold us and make sure we land safe ashore.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Let my eyes be forever set on you. You are the Master of the Storm, Speak Peace to all situations in my life.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Only Believe

Bible Text: Mark 11:22-25

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1). When we pray to God our faith in his ability to grant our request is what makes the difference.

On several occasions Jesus commended the faith exhibited by those who called upon his name for a miracle. To the woman with the issue of blood He said: "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." (Mark 5:34)

When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" "Yes, Lord," they replied. (Matthew 9:28)

Your faith speaks a million. It proves that you know the God you serve. The God who is more than able to do exceedingly above all that we could ever ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20). This Faith in God can be as little as a mustard seed,which is about 1mm in size, we can move mountains. 

What then prevents us from having faith even as small as a tiny mustard seed. This is from doubt that grows from our little knowledge of God. God is our able God. We must fill our minds with truths about him, this will help clear all doubts and allow us to receive from God what we ask. 

He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” (Matthew 17:20)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. I believe that you are God and you are able to do exceedingly above all I have asked you. Renew our faith in you O Lord.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

He is our Peace

Bible Text: Philippians 4:7

Peace is not necessarily the absence of war, as often stated.

Many people often battle with situations that do not seem surmountable. The trauma from the loss of a loved one, failed relationships and marriages, the collapse of a business, damages in a natural disaster, the list goes on and on.

These happenings steal our peace. Worry becomes the order of the day. Hope is lost and our situations to us seem bigger than anything ever.


In these situations, we need the peace that only God can provide. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)


This peace is what we need to reassure us that God is in control. Without this peace we ourselves cannot comfort others who need comfort. We have to tell the storm how big our God is. We should always remember that with Jesus in our boat, we will always smile at the storm.
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. (Mark 4:39)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. Master of the Universe, My eyes are fixed on you. Quiet down all storms that steal my peace.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Be Kind

Bible Text: Luke 10:27

Jesus spoke in many parables and the one concerning showing kindness as a way of loving our neighbour was richly depicted with three people who were eligible to give help to someone who needed help.

It is however seen that those more qualified to help did nothing to help but rather fled from the sight of a beaten-and-left-to-die man. 

A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.  (Luke 10:31-33)

This is the usual problem when we do not know who our neighbour. Our kindness to people is often based on ethnic background, gender or depending if the person we are showing kindness to has the capacity to reciprocate this kindness. The Priest and the Levite were more than capable to help but did not. The Samaritan who was not even from that town, looked beyond ethnic backgrounds and offered to help the man who was at the point of death.
 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. (Luke 10:33-34)

This attitude should be in us as God's children. The spirit of kindness which a fruit of the Spirit is the mark of God's kingdom. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23)

Jesus has also advised us at the Samaritan did and it was said of him as being Good, we too should show kindness to whoever, whenever and wherever as long as it is in our ability to do so.

Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:37)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. May I reflect you here on earth as I show kindness to those in need. 

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!

Its time for a Turnaround

Bible Text: Galatians 1:23-24

We do not have so much time here on earth. How we spend our years here on earth will either result in eternal condemnation or eternal glory. And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. (Hebrews 9:27-28)

The decision to eschew sin and live for Christ is the most crucial and must be taken now. We do not know the time our Lord will return to take us with him, separating the sheep from the goats, therefore the need for a turnaround now!

Paul had a turnaround. He who was persecuting the Christians now was preaching this same Gospel of Christ in all cities and towns. He responded to the call of Christ and made a complete turnaround for the better. His life had changed and it was evident as the stars in a starry night. 

They only heard the report: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” 24 And they praised God because of me. (Galatians 1:23-24)

Such a turnaround will surely attract opposition, but what will keep us going is the assurance that once we live for Christ He always got us. Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91)

Make that turnaround today for Jesus!

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I commit my life in your hands. I have decided to follow you, I live behind all sin that leads to death. I choose to live for Christ.

And unto Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen!