I am afraid of the Jews who have gone over to the Babylonians, for the Babylonians may hand me over to them and they will mistreat me.Jeremiah 38:19 Many times, the fear of people clouds our best judgment. Though our heart is telling us one thing, our mind plays its dirty tricks on us. It … Continue reading The Fear of Man
Author: kwameowusubaafi
Like a Walk with Your Father in Heaven
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand - Psalm 16:11 I passed them on my way to the office, father and daughter, at the gate of their house. Her innocent smile caught my attention. Young, tall and slender; … Continue reading Like a Walk with Your Father in Heaven
Our Greatest Desire
If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people Exodus 33:13 I have seen people engage all possible means to endear themselves to people in high authority for various reasons. This truth is illustrated humorously … Continue reading Our Greatest Desire
Purging the Church
But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.1 Corinthians 5:11 I have been shocked this morning. We are joking in the church. … Continue reading Purging the Church
The Trash in the Closet
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize – Philippians 3:13-14 I tried to put it behind me, but it was unyielding. I prayed and cried, “Lord forgive me.” Doesn’t the Bible promise forgiveness after confession (1Jn. 1:9)? Why don’t I feel free then? … Continue reading The Trash in the Closet
The Dawn of Joy
Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.Psalm 30:5 In all our trials and suffering, God is working for our restoration and comfort. Your pain will not last forever. It checked into your hotel with all its baggage only for a short stay. As overwhelming as it may be, as intimidating … Continue reading The Dawn of Joy
Contempt for God’s Word
“Whenever Jehudi read three or four columns of the scroll, the king cut them off with a scribe’s knife and threw them into the firepot, until the entire scroll was burned in the fire” – Jeremiah 36:23. He was born Eliakim, son of King Josiah. He became Judah’s king by default, after Pharaoh Necho removed … Continue reading Contempt for God’s Word
Lost In Christ
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 The man was blunt and cruel. “I haven’t seen you around all this while … … Continue reading Lost In Christ
The Winning Attitude
Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith Hebrews 12:2. On Friday, 6 September 2019, my wife and I approached the check-in counter of Senegal Airlines at the Dakar Airport for our scheduled flight to Niamey via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Our line moved slowly, so we switched to the line on our right. We … Continue reading The Winning Attitude
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 