“Some time later, God tested Abraham” (Gen. 22:1) Life is full of tests. Every thought, decision, action, reaction, and even every desire, is a test of our obedience to God. God doesn’t test us to inform Himself about anything He doesn’t know. He is All-knowing. Rather, He tests us to reveal our heart’s situation with … Continue reading When God Tests

“Then I would still have this consolation—my joy in unrelenting pain—that I had not denied the words of the Holy One” (Job 6:10) He was blameless and upright. He feared God and shunned evil. That was God’s testimony about this old saint. Blessed abundantly with a beautiful family of seven sons and three daughters, Job had … Continue reading Our Joy in Unrelenting Pain

“Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). ​ Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Canaan flowed with milk and honey, waiting to be taken as the Promised Land from God to Abraham. However, because of their disobedience, God decreed a wandering in the desert … Continue reading Time: A Precious Commodity

Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me – Luke 9:23. They came to see the passion play depicting the cross of Calvary, and what a moving drama it was! How enthralling! An American businessman hurried backstage to meet the … Continue reading The Weight of the Cross

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants – Psalm 116:15 The old man sat up in his sick bed with sensors running all over his body, monitoring his vital signs. He cleared his throat as he began to talk with his four children surrounding him. He spoke very candidly … Continue reading The Death Of The Faithful

Then he said to him, “Follow me!” – Jn. 21:19 It was a cold and breezy morning on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (Jn. 21:1-23). The resurrected Jesus appear Focused Died to seven of His disciples after a night of fruitless fishing expedition. He dined with them over some hot broiled fish and bread, after … Continue reading Focused Discipleship

“They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid” (Mark 10:32) When we live life with a purpose, we are determined, fearless, and confident of victory. We do not avoid problems and difficulties. We accept them as realities of life … Continue reading Living With A Purpose

Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains” – John 9:41. Allow me to be a little personal this week. What is wrong with us in some of our nations in Africa? Why can’t we reckon the filth in our … Continue reading Are We Blind?

I will make them and the places surrounding my hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing – Ezekiel 34:26 Jerusalem has fallen. The people of God are hopelessly languishing in Babylonian exile. They’ve hung their harps. Their captors want to hear some of their songs (Ps. 137:1-4). But, … Continue reading When God Restores