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GENEROSITY SCRIPTURE READINGS 1 KINGS 17:8-16 HEBREWS 9:24-28MARK 12:38-44  The theme for our reflection is Generosity. To be generous means showing kindness and a readiness to give more of something, especially money and material possessions than is strictly necessary or expected. We shall proceed to discuss the theme through the following points: Firstly, the Lord is…

TURNING TO THE LIVING GOD: FALSE GODS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT (ACTS 14:8-18) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Turning to the Living God: False gods in the New Testament.” The theme is a call to those worshipping other gods and practising idolism to repent and be saved. This was the focus of the…

A BROKEN CLAY JAR (JEREMIAH 19:1-11) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “A broken clay jar”. A jar of clay is shaped and moulded by a potter before being baked and refined in fire until the clay is hard. In ancient times, they were often used to hold valuable articles. We shall consider the fact…

LIVE IN TRUTH (JOHN 3:1:1-5) REFLECTION Living in truth is the theme for our reflection. Living in truth means believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and abiding by His teachings. In other words, living in truth mean to remain faithful to the Scripture or the Word of God. We shall reflect on the…

LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME (MATTHEW 19:13-15) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Let the little children come”. Jesus demonstrated His love for children and used them as an illustration for accepting the gift of salvation. Dear friend in the Lord, to inherit or receive the Kingdom of God we must possess the innocent…

TONGUE: SOMETIMES BETTER HELD (PROVERBS 10:19-20) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Tongue: Sometimes better held.” To hold one’s tongue means to exercise restraint on how one expresses one’s thoughts, emotions, desires, or responses to a situation. We shall reflect on the fact that it takes the Word of God to become prudent in…

REFLECTIONJEREMIAH 31:7-9 HEBREWS 7:23-28 MARK 10: 46-52  The Gift of Sight is the theme for our reflection.  A blind person needs the gift of sight to be able to see. I have identified three main types of blindness for which we need the gift of sight. The good news is that Jesus gives the gift of sight to…

EYES:LAMPS OF THE BODY (MATTHEW 6:22-23) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Eyes: lamps of the body.” In other words, the eyes are the lamps of the body. Eyes are for sight, and without them, we shall live in darkness. A good or healthy eye is able to see light, thereby allowing the body…

IMPACTFUL LIFE (JOB 29:21-24) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is ” Impactful life.” An impactful life means to have a marked effect or strong influence on others. We shall reflect on the fact that the life of a believer must be impactful. In other words, the people around us must experience a positive influence…

FLESH AND BLOOD (GENESIS 29:13-14) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Flesh and Blood” The phrase Flesh and blood means a near relative or one’s close family. We shall reflect on the fact that we must support our family members or flesh and blood when they are stranded and facing challenges. Dear friend, who…

PHYSICAL INTIMACY (SONG OF SONG 8:1-4) REFLECTION Physical intimacy is the theme for our reflection. It concerns touch and closeness between a couple’s bodies. In a romantic relationship, it might include holding hands, cuddling, kissing, hugging, and having sex. We shall consider the fact physical intimacy is the outward expression of affection or love for one’s…

LOVE AND NATURE (SONG OF SONGS 7:10-13) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Love and Nature.” Love is an intense feeling of deep affection and intimacy mutually shared by a husband and wife. Nature is the collective phenomena of the physical world, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed…

LOVING THE BODY (SONG OF SONGS 7:1-9) REFLECTION “Loving the body” is the theme of our reflection. Loving the body means to have great interest and pleasure in the physical appearance of one’s spouse. We shall reflect on the fact that loving the body of one’s spouse makes him or her feel special and important…

BELONGING TOGETHER (SONG OF SONGS 6:1-13) REFLECTION Belonging together is the theme for our reflection. When lovers say that they belong together, they are expressing their closeness or commitment to each other. It means each partner in the relationship is important and both partners are mutually responsible for each other. We shall reflect on the fact…

WEALTH AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD SCRIPTURE READING AMOS 5:6-15 HEBREWS 4:12-16 MARK 10:17-31  REFLECTION Wealth and the Kingdom of God is the theme for our Sunday reflection. Wealth is an abundance of valuable possessions and money. The Kingdom of God is God’s reign in the world and the final promised destination for faithful believers who have accepted…

DESOLATION (SONG OF SONGS 3:1-5) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Desolation.” Desolation is a feeling of sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned. It is also a situation of unhappiness borne out of loneliness. We shall reflect on the fact that as part of the reasons God created the institution of marriage, God created…

A LOVE SONG (SONG OF SONGS 2:8-17) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “a love song”. A love song is a song that expresses romantic feelings, affection and desires for one’s beloved or spouse. We shall reflect on the fact that a love song triggers fondness and enhances deep and intense emotions among couples.…

MUTUAL AFFECTION (SONGS OF SOLOMON 1:9-17) REFLECTION Mutual affection is the theme for our reflection. Mutual affection means having the same feelings for one another. Mutual affection is a reflection of intimacy in a marital relationship. An intimate relationship is an interpersonal relationship that involves emotional or physical closeness between husband and wife and may…

SCRIPTURE READING(GENESIS 2:18-24, HEBREWS 1:1-4,2:5-12, MARK 10:2-16) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Receiving the Kingdom of God” The Kingdom of God is the spiritual realm in which God reigns as King.  Believers belong to the Kingdom of God because because they have faith in Jesus and submit to the will of God. In…

THE WANDERING SHEEP (MATTHEW 18:10-14) REFLECTION The “wandering sheep” is the theme of our reflection. A wandering sheep in the context of our theme and reflection means to to stray or lose one’s way. It also means moving about without any particular direction. A wandering sheep is a lost sheep moving about with a sense of…

WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO FOR YOU? (MATTHEW 20:29-34) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “What do you want me to do for you? The theme is a question often posed by a person who is in a position to help others. Parents, often respond to the cries of their children, with…

THOUGHTFULNESS TOWARDS OTHERS SCRIPTURE READINGNUMBERS 11:4-16, 24-29JAMES 5:13-29MARK 9:38-50 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Thoughtfulness towards others” To be thoughtful towards others means to show consideration for the needs of other people. It also means being a good neighbour to anyone we come across. We shall reflect on the following facts:1. Thoughtfulness towards…

MARRIAGE IN CANA (JOHN 2:1-11) REFLECTION Marriage in Cana is the theme for our reflection. Marriage is a holy union instituted by God for the benefit of a man and a woman who have agreed to share their lives, blessings and burdens in love and in fulfilment of God’s will. The journey of marriage begins…

THE NAZIRITE (JUDGES 13:2-7) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The Nazirite”. A Nazirite is an Israelite who was consecrated to the service of God, under vows to abstain from alcohol, cutting the hair, and avoid defilement making contact with dead bodies. The foundation of the Nazarite tradition and vows are found in Numbers 6. We shall reflect on the fact that we…

THE BREAKING OF BREAD (ACTS 2:41-47). REFLECTION “The breaking of bread” is the theme for our reflection. The breaking of bread is an ancient Jewish practice of gathering to share bread. We shall reflect on the significance of breaking bread. 1. The breaking of bread signifies communal sharing and the bond of fellowship. 2. The…

THE WILL OF THE FATHER (JOHN 6:35-40) REFLECTION The will of the Father is the theme for our reflection. The will of the Father is the decision and the act of God to save us through Jesus Christ, His son. We shall consider the fact that our salvation or redemption through Jesus Christ is the…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Feeding of the multitude.” According to Matthew Gospel, Jesus fed over 4000 people with seven loaves of bread and a small quantity of fish. The Key lesson is that Jesus is able to move us from a situation of scarcity to satisfaction. In other words, Jesus is not…

NOT BY BREAD ALONE (DEUTERONOMY 8:1-3). REFLECTION “Not by bread alone” is the theme for our reflection. Literally, bread is food made of flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked. In the Bible, bread is the metaphor or symbol of nourishment. Not by bread alone means that we should not only focus on physical nourishment. We…

ISRAEL MURMURED (EXODUS 16:2-8) REFLECTION “Israel murmured” is the theme for our reflection. Murmuring means to complain in low tones, to criticize or grumble about the actions of others. “Israel murmured” means Israel grumbled or complained in low tones to express their displeasure. We shall reflect on the fact that our murmuring or grumbling are…

PETER SINKS (MARK 14:66-72). REFLECTION “Peter sinks” is the theme for our reflection. To sink in a friendship or a relationship means not worthy of trust or failure to live up to expectations when needed the most. We shall reflect on the fact that our faithfulness or commitment to Jesus will be tested in difficult…

CAN THIS ALLEGIANCE HOLD? (MARK 14:27-31) REFLECTION “Can this allegiance hold?” is the theme for our reflection. Allegiance is loyalty or commitment to a superior or a group or cause. We shall reflect on the question Can our allegiance to Jesus our Lord and Saviour hold in the face of persecution, challenges or hardship? Dear…

HYPOCRISY AND CONDEMNATION (MARK 12:35-40) REFLECTION “Hypocrisy and condemnation” is the theme for our reflection. Hypocrisy is pretending to have virtues or qualities that one does not have or a hypocrite is a person whose actions contradict their stated beliefs. Condemnation is the expression of a very strong disapproval of something. We are to follow Jesus’…

SHOWING NO FAVOURITISM SCRIPTURE READINGISAIAH 35:4-7JAMES 2:1-10MARK 7:24-37 REFLECTION Showing no favouritism is the theme for our reflection. Favouritism is giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another. Showing no favouritism means God is fair in His dealings with us. We shall reflect on the following facts: 1. God shows no favouritism…

A REJECTED STONE (MARK 12:1-12) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the rejected stone. In ancient civilization, stones and clay where used for most part of a building. Some of the stones served as building blocks and others as the foundational blocks. Jesus compared himself to a stone which was rejected by the master…

THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS IS QUESTIONED (MARK 11:27-33) REFLECTION “The authority of Jesus is questioned” is the theme for our reflection. Authority is the power or right to give orders or enforce obedience. The authority of Jesus questioned means the power of Jesus to teach and command obedience to God’s will is challenged. We shall…

BARTIMAEUS WITNESSES THE MESSIAH (MARK 10:46-52) REFLECTION “Bartimaeus witnesses the Messiah” is the theme for our reflection. We see Jesus’ compassion towards blind Bartimaeus when he calls upon Jesus to restore his sight. (Mark 10:46-52). This must be the response of all Christians and the Church towards the marginalised in our societies. We must demonstrate compassion and…

THE STATUS OF A DISCIPLE (MARK 10:35-45) Jesus teaches His disciples the type of leadership required of them.  REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is ‘the status of a disciple.’ Status refers to the position or rank of a person. Jesus draws the attention of His disciples to the status of a disciple. These disciples…

A GREAT PERSECUTION (ACTS 8:1a-8) REFLECTION A great persecution is the theme for our reflection. Persecution is hostility and ill-treatment, especially based on ethnicity, religion or political beliefs. We shall reflect on the fact that historically, the church has been a victim of persecution, however, persecution led to the spread of the Gospel and the expansion and…

RE-EXAMINING OUR PRACTICE OF CHRISTIANITY SCRIPTURE READINGSDEUTERONOMY 4:1-2, 6-9JAMES 1:17-27MARK 7:9-16 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Re-examining our practice of Christianity” To Re-examine means to critically reflect or think about something from another perspective, especially because of an expected outcome or end. Re-examining our practice of Christianity means critically reflecting on our application…

JESUS, THE REFUGEE (MATTHEW 2:13-15, 19-23) REFLECTION “Jesus, the Refugee” is the theme for our reflection today. By definition, a refugee is an individual who has been compelled to leave their country due to war, persecution, or natural disaster. It is a title that carries the weight of displacement, yet it is a title that…

LOYALTY SCRIPTURE READINGSJOSHUA 24:1-2, 14-18EPHESIANS 6:10-20JOHN 6:56-69 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Loyalty. Loyalty implies steadfast faithfulness in the face of any temptation to renounce, desert, or betray. Loyalty is a sense of duty or devoted attachment to God. We shall reflect on the facts that: 1. God sees our loyalty through our faithfulness…

ABRAM SETS OUT FOR CANAAN (GENESIS 12:1-19) REFLECTION “Abram set out for Canaan”, is the theme for our reflection. To set out means to depart or begin a journey from one place to the other. Abram sets out from Canaan means Abram journeyed from His place of origin to Canaan. We shall reflect on the…

THERE WILL BE FAMINES… (MATTHEW 24:1-8) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “There will be famines” Famine is defined as the most severe kind of hunger crisis. It is very rare, but when it does occur, it means that there is an extreme shortage of food and several children and adults within a certain area…

FIGHTING AGAINST EXPLOITATION (DEUTERONOMY 25:1-10) REFLECTION Fighting against exploitation is the theme for our reflection. Exploitation is the act of selfishly taking advantage of someone or a group of people to profit from them or otherwise benefit oneself. Fighting against exploitation means taking steps to prevent unfair treatment of workers, We shall focus on the…

GOD’S CARE FOR HIS CREATURES (MATTHEW 10:28-31) REFLECTION “God’s care for His creatures” is the theme for our reflection. Care is the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. God’s care for His creatures means God provides the needs of both human beings and animals. We…