Gifts appear cultural and normal. However, the motives behind them may not be visible. Accepting them without caution may ruin us unless we are directed by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5: 15 says be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise. Jesus said in Matthew Read more
Jesus, wishing to avoid the crucifixion prayed in the garden of Gethsemane saying, in Matthew 26: 39, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not that I want but what you want.” Although Jesus had come to die to save the world, the prayer Read more
Jesus took his disciples to pray in the garden of Gethsemane. He felt tormented by the agony of death at the hand of the people orchestrated by the Pharisees and scribes. He was also aware that his disciple called Judas whom he trusted had compromised his faithfulness to his course. Read more
Prayer is a means of communicating or having a communion with God. Prayer involves a heart-to-heart talk with God in honesty. Psalms 66:18 says if I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. A prayerful heart must be free from evil. Psalms 141: 4 says Read more
Our debt to God is not economic but righteousness. God forgave us through Christ Jesus out of his free will because nothing and no one could placate our debts. Acts 4: 12 says there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among Read more
Many of us owe others in several forms. The fact of owing or being in debt is not shameful. However, refusing to honour our just indebtedness or denying it is rather unconscionable and sinful. Debts are usually subject to terms and conditions by which a relationship between the giver and Read more
In our previous article, we established that the true measure is Christ Jesus because he is the epitome of God’s truth; justice; and honesty and to whom we will account for our deeds. We founded our conviction that Christ is our benchmark on the fact that 1Corinthians 10: 31 says Read more
True measure symbolizes God’s truth; justice; and honesty. Wherever we are, and in whatever we do, we will account to God for our deeds. The standard of truth, justice or honesty is Christ Jesus himself. He must be our benchmark. 1Corinthians 10: 31 says so, whether you eat or drink, Read more
Israel was in captivity in the hands of the Philistines. They had done what was evil in the sight of God. In their state of oppression, they cried to God for help. God sent an angel to Manoah as the to-be father of Samson the birth of Samson who would Read more
Whilst in captivity, Israel prayed to God to rescue them. God, in his usual unfailing love and compassion, sent an angel to announce the conception and birth of Samson who would deliver them in answer to their prayer. Samson’s mother was barren at the time. In those days, the downtrodden Read more