In her abject or sordid state of unending humiliation and rejection, Hannah knew what to do. She went to the right source for a solution which was the house of God. In humility and submission, she made her silent request known to God who answers prayers and gives of all Read more
Hannah suffered so much humiliation because she was barren that she wept always even when she went to Shiloh for prayer and sacrifice. However she did not succumb to the humiliation. If we trust God, we must not weep in times of adversity as people without hope but we must Read more
Hannah’s vow to the Lord of host is found in the book of 1 Samuel chapter one. She made a vow to the Lord that if God will bless her with a son out of her barrenness, she will give him to God as long as he lives. God blessed Read more
The vows we make to God have spiritual implications and we breach same at our own peril. A vow has implications because it is made for an undeserving favour from God. It is a spiritual contract with the highest of deities who is our Lord and master, our King and Read more
A vow is a sacred promise made to the Lord with or without a request from the Lord. It is made voluntarily between two or more persons or parties. Biblically, it is made between mankind to the Lord. Upon making a vow to the Lord, he attaches spiritual significance and Read more
The concept of life has been explained under many instances in the bible. The bible says what life is not and what life is. We need to understand these facts in order to appreciate life as God ordained it. Our view of life To the thoughts of man, life is Read more
The words we speak are spirit and life. James 1:26 says if anyone thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is vain. James 3:5-6 says the tongue though is a small member, it is able to set ablaze a great Read more
Every word we speak is invisible and intangible. We cannot describe its shape, form, colour, or where it goes. This lack of knowledge of the character of the word we speak should put us on guard and rather make us fearful of its consequences. To the extent that knowledge comes Read more
In John 2:1-11 we read that Jesus in the early part of his ministry was invited to a marriage feast at Cana in Galilee. When the wine got finished, Mary the mother of Jesus asked Jesus to assist. The following events thus ensued: Filled empty jars with water After Mary Read more
In John 2:1-11 we read that Jesus in the early part of his ministry was invited to a marriage feast at Cana in Galilee. The wine got finished so Mary, the mother of Jesus, asked Jesus to assist. Jesus after some reluctance ordered six empty water jars to be filled Read more