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  • A SERVANT LEADER (LUKE 22:24-30)

    A SERVANT LEADER (LUKE 22:24-30) REFLECTIONS A servant leader is the theme for our reflection. Servant leadership is a model of leadership built on the belief that the most effective leaders strive to serve others, rather than accrue power or take control. The normal and reasonable expectation or reality is that a leader is served by his…

  • IMPORTANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER  

    SCRIPTURE READINGS EXODUS 12:1-13 EPHESIANS 5:15-20 JOHN 6:51-58LUKE 22:7-23 REFLECTION The Lord’s Supper is one of the two sacraments of Presbyterians and other Protestant denominations of the Reformed tradition.  The Lord’s Supper is also known as the Eucharist and the Communion. It is observed to commemorate the love and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for the salvation of humanity and to give…

  • WHO SHALL SEPARATE? (ROMANS 8:28-39)

    REFLECTIONS Who shall separate us? is the theme for our reflection.  To separate means to cause one thing or person to move or  be apart from the other. Paul laid emphasis on the inseparable love of Christ to those who are saved. There are two major categories of things that can adversely affect the relationship…

  • BUILDING A NEW NATION IN CHRIST

    SCRIPTURE READINGS ISAIAH 43:16-21 PHILIPPIANS 3:4b-14 JOHN 12:1-8 REFLECTION Building a new nation in Christ is the theme for our reflection. A nation is a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory. To build a new nation in Christ means that we are coming…

  • CREATION GROANS (ROMANS 8:18-27)

    CREATION GROANS (ROMANS 8:18-27) REFLECTION Creation groans is the theme for our reflection. To groan means to make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain or despair. Paul uses the analogy of a woman in labour to describe how expectant but patient and hopeful the Roman Christians should be in their suffering in this corrupt world…

  • GOING INTO BATTLE (EPHESIANS 6:10-17)

    GOING INTO BATTLE (EPHESIANS 6:10-17) REFLECTION “Going into battle” is the theme for our reflection. Going into a battle means to engaging in a fight or struggle against an opposing force. We shall reflect on the fact that we need the armour of God before going into battle. Armour is the protective coverings and weapons…

  • THE WORD BECAME FLESH (JOHN 1:10-18)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the “The Word became flesh”. Jesus is referred to as the Word of God in John’s account of the Gospel, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.  Through him all things…

  • GOD IS LOVE (1 JOHN 4:7-21)

    John enlightens his audience that God is the personification of Love for which anyone who is in God or a believer of Christ must demonstrate this love to all. REFLECTION The theme for our reflection today is ‘God is love’. John enlightens his audience that God is the personification of Love for which anyone in…

  • CHALLENGED BY SUFFERING (1 PETER 4:12-19)

    CHALLENGED BY SUFFERING (1 PETER 4:12-19) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Challenged by Suffering” Challenged by suffering means to facing hardship or to be confronted with discomfort. We shall focus on the fact the Christian would have to endure suffering but remain faithful to the end. Dear friend in Christ, Peter is encouraging…

  • RECONCILIATION

    SCRIPTURE READING JOSHUA 5:9-122 CORINTHIANS 5:16-21LUKE 15:1-3, 11b-32 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Reconciliation” Reconciliation means the restoration of a broken relationship. Sin or disobedience is the cause of our broken relationship with God. Anytime we fracture our relationship with God we must seek reconciliation with Him. We shall reflect on the fact…

  • FALSE WITNESSES (ACT 6:1-15)

    FALSE WITNESS (ACT 6:1-15) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “False Witness” A false witness is a person who deliberately gives false testimony. We shall reflect on the fact that we may become victims of false witnesses in our service to the Lord. Dear friend, in working for the Lord we may be greatly…

  • RELIGIOUS INSECURITY (ACTS 19:23-41)

    RELIGIOUS INSECURITY (ACTS 19:23-41) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Religious Insecurity. Religious insecurity is the demonstration of anxiety, uncertainty, and lack of confidence by religious practitioners when their object of worship has been threatened or rendered powerless. We shall reflect on the fact that Christians have been victims of other people’s religious insecurity.…

  • COMMUNITY OF ALL BELIEVERS (2 TIMOTHY 3)

    COMMUNITY OF ALL BELIEVERS (2 TIMOTHY 3) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Community of all believers” A community is a group of people who share or have certain attitudes and interests in common. The church is a community of all believers because we share one faith, one Lord and a common salvation through Him. Another…

  • EXPECT TO BE HATED (MATTHEW 10:5-23)

    EXPECT TO BE HATED (MATTHEW 10:5-23) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Expect to be hated.” Expecting to be hated means expecting to be disliked by many. The theme means that as people of faith and disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, we must expect to be hated just as Jesus was hated. We…

  • IS GIVING WORTH IT? (MATTHEW 13:53-58)

    IS GIVING WORTH IT? (MATTHEW 13:53-58) The theme for our reflection is “is giving worth it”? Giving is love in action. The theme for our reflection is inviting us to meditate on the question “of whether or not it is important to give as Christians? The question “Is giving all worth it” came about because…

  • CONVERSION

    CONVERSION SCRIPTURE READINGS ISAIAH 55:1-91 CORINTHIANS 10:1-13LUKE 13:1-9  REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Conversion” Conversion means repentance and change to a godly life through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. We shall reflect on the following facts: 1. We may incur the wrath of God when we fail to repent. 2. We experience love and the…

  • RESTORATION IN FORGIVENESS (JOHN 21:15-19)

    REFLECTION Restoration in forgiveness is the theme for our reflection. We shall recall that during Jesus’ arrest and persecution, Peter denied Jesus three times before others. After Jesus’ resurrection, he appeared to the disciples. John’s Gospel recounts that “When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love…

  • DIFFICULT PRAYER (PHILIPPIANS 1:3-20)

    DIFFICULT PRAYER (PHILIPPIANS 1:3-20) REFLECTION Difficult prayer is the theme for our reflection. The word difficult means a situation characterized by hardship or unfavourable conditions. Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Difficult prayer means communicating with God in hard or unfavourable conditions or situations. We shall reflect on the…

  • TAKE OFF THE OLD AND PUT ON THE NEW (EPHESIANS 4:17-24)

    TAKE OFF THE OLD AND PUT ON THE NEW (EPHESIANS 4:17-24) REFLECTION “Take off the old and put on the new” is the theme for our reflection. To Take off the old and put on the new is an admonishment to live the transformed life. We shall reflect on the fact that taking off the…

  • BUILDING UP THE BODY (EPHESIANS 4:1-16)

    Unity and building up the body of Christ. REFLECTION Building up the body is the theme for our reflection. Another name for the Church is the body of Christ. Paul urged the Church of Ephesus to see themselves as the body of Christ and grow in a manner desired by God, they must “… walk…

  • CHURCHGOERS OR CHRISTIANS? (GALATIANS 5:16-26)

    CHURCHGOERS OR CHRISTIANS? (GALATIANS 5:16-26) REFLECTION “Churchgoers or Christians?” is the theme for our reflection. Churchgoers are people who have not yet experienced the transformative power of the Gospel and are merely part of the church as a social group. Christians are people who have experienced regeneration through the transformative power of the Gospel and…

  • MAIN COMMAND (JOHN 15:12-17)

    MAIN COMMAND (JOHN 15:12-17) REFLECTION The main command is the theme for our reflection. A main command is the most important authoritative order from a teacher or a sovereign that must be obeyed by disciples or subjects. We shall reflect on the fact that the main command of our Lord Jesus Christ is unconditional love.…

  • THE WORLD THAT GOD LOVES (JOHN 3:11-21)

    THE WORLD THAT GOD LOVES (JOHN 3:11-21) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The world that God loves” The world refers to God’s creation which includes mankind as the beneficiaries. God’s love is unconditional and redemptive care for His creation, especially human beings whom He has created in His Image and according to Genesis…

  • SINGLENESS OF PURPOSE

    SCRIPTURE READINGS GENESIS 15:1-12,17-18 PHILIPPIANS 3:17-4:1 LUKE 13:31-35  REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Singleness of purpose” Singleness of purpose is having a strong, focused and unwavering determination to achieve a specific goal or objective. ” Dear friend, we must have singleness of purpose because of the following reason which shall be the main points for…

  • LIVE THE RIGHT (MATTHEW 5:13-16)

    Live the right is the theme for our reflection. To “live the right” means following the accepted ways or principles that guide the behaviour or character of a believer in the world. By following these accepted ways or principles, the believer lives an impactful or exemplary life for others to follow. These accepted ways or…

  • DEMONSTRATING ANOTHER WAY (JOHN 9:1-12)

    DEMONSTRATING ANOTHER WAY (JOHN 9:1-12) REFLECTION “Demonstrating another way” is the theme for our reflection. To demonstrate means to clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence. Jesus demonstrated the truth about God’s nature in another way or in a way that is unusual. We shall reflect on the fact…

  • WHY DO YOU PERSECUTE ME? (ACTS 9:1-9)

    WHY DO YOU PERSECUTE ME? (ACTS 9:1-9) “Why do you persecute me?” is the theme for our reflection. To persecute means to subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or their political beliefs. In our reflection, Christians were persecuted because of their faith in Christ. We shall reflect on the fact…

  • MASTERFUL MOTIVATION (MATTHEW 25:31-46)

    MASTERFUL MOTIVATION (MATTHEW 25:31-46) REFLECTION Masterful motivation is the theme for our reflection. To be masterful means being able to perform an art very skillfully. Motivation is a reason for acting or behaving in a particular way. Masterful motivation is the determination or ability to practice a known act very well. Jesus shares a parable about judgement day…

  • TRUTHFULNESS IN WORSHIP 

    TRUTHFULNESS IN WORSHIP  SCRIPTURE READINGS DEUTERONOMY 26:1-11  ROMANS 10:8-13  LUKE 4:1-13  SUNDAY REFLECTION Truthfulness in worship is the theme for our reflection. Truthfulness is the quality of being honest. It refers to the moral character of a person who does not tell lies or live a deceptive life. Worship is a life of reverence, honour and…

  • BUILD ON A SURE FOUNDATION (1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-14)

    BUILD ON A SURE FOUNDATION (1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-14) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is building on a sure foundation. The importance of building on a sure or formidable foundation cannot be overemphasized in the area of civil engineering and human development. The foundation of a structure is more important than the building blocks. The…

  • TIME FOR TRANSFORMATION (ACTS 3:1-10)

    TIME FOR TRANSFORMATION (ACTS 3:1-10) REFLECTION “Time for transformation” is the theme for our reflection. Transformation is a noticeable or remarkable change in form, nature, condition or appearance of someone or something. “…Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth…

  • A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART

    A BROKEN AND CONTRITE HEART SCRIPTURE READINGS JOEL 2:12-172 CORINTHIANS 6:1-10MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-21 ASH WEDNESDAY REFLECTION Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent (40 days of fasting, prayers and reflecting on God’s Word in preparation for Easter). It is a day that reminds us that human beings are mere ashes, therefore, we must be reconciled…

  • PEOPLE ARE COMPLEX (JOHN 19:16b-25)

    PEOPLE ARE COMPLEX (JOHN 19:16b-25) REFLECTION People are complex is the theme for our reflection. People are described as complex when they are difficult to understand or comprehend. We shall reflect on the fact that a leader must sometimes make a firm decision among complex people. During the trial of Jesus Christ, Pontius Pilate had…

  • TRUTH IS ETERNAL (JOHN 19:1-16a)

    TRUTH IS ETERNAL (JOHN 19:1-16a) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Truth is eternal.” “Truth is eternal” is the fact that is immutable or remains unchanged. We shall reflect on the fact that it is an eternal truth that human authority or power is ephemeral or temporary and comes from God. Dear friend, it…

  • BEING TRANSFORMED INTO HIS LIKENESS

    SCRIPTURE READING EXODUS 34:29-352 CORINTHIANS 3:12-4:1-2LUKE 9: 28-36 REFLECTION Being transformed into His likeness is the theme for our Transfiguration Sunday. Transfiguration Sunday marks the manifestation of the divinity and glory of Christ as the Son of God and the Chosen One who fulfilled the law and the prophets. Being transformed into His likeness means…

  • FEAR GOD, HONOUR THE EMPEROR (1 PETER 2: 13-17)

    FEAR GOD, HONOUR THE EMPEROR (1 PETER 2: 13-17). REFLECTION “Fear God, honour the emperor” is the theme for our reflection. To fear God means to worship Him and live by His Word. To honour a person means to regard him or her with great respect. Honour the emperor means regarding him with great respect.…

  • ANOTHER GOVERNOR OUT OF HIS DEPTH (ACTS 25:13-26:1)

    ANOTHER GOVERNOR OUT OF HIS DEPTH (ACTS 25:13-26:1) REFLECTION “Another governor out of his depth ” is the theme for our reflection. To be out of one’s depth means not having the knowledge, experience, or skills to deal with a particular subject or situation. In other words, a task or assignment outside one’s understanding or…

  • I AM APPEALING TO THE EMPEROR’S TRIBUNAL (ACTS 25:1-12)

    I AM APPEALING TO THE EMPEROR’S TRIBUNAL (ACTS 25:1-12) REFLECTION “I am appealing to the emperor’s tribunal” is the theme for our reflection. To appeal is to make a serious and urgent request. A tribunal is a court of justice. Paul urgently requested to be tried before the court of the Roman Emperor when he realised…

  • PRAYING AND SINGING HYMNS  (ACTS 16:16-39)

    PRAYING AND SINGING HYMNS (ACTS 16:16-39) REFLECTIONThe theme for our reflection is praying and singing hymns. Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. A hymn on the other hand, is a religious song or poem of praise to God. We shall reflect on the fact that praying and singing hymns…

  • STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS, GOD HAS NO FAVOURITES (ACT 10:25-48)

    STOPPED IN HIS TRACKS, GOD HAS NO FAVOURITES (ACT 10:25-48) REFLECTION “Stopped in his tracks, God has no favourites” is the theme for our reflection. To stop someone in his or her tracks means to cause the person to suddenly stop what he or she is doing, usually due to surprise or confusion. God has…

  • LOVE YOUR ENEMIES

    SCRIPTURE READINGS GENESIS 45:3-11,151 CORINTHIANS 15:42-50LUKE 6:27-38 REFLECTION Love your enemies is the theme for our reflection. Love your enemies means showing unconditional affection for our enemies or those who hate us. An enemy is a person who is actively opposed or hostile to you. He or she seeks to injure or harm you. Today, we are…

  • KEEPING THE ROMANS AT BAY (JOHN 11:45-53)

    KEEPING THE ROMANS AT BAY (JOHN 11:45-53) REFLECTION “Keeping the Romans at bay” is the theme for our reflection. To keep someone at bay means preventing them from reaching, attacking, or moving closer to you. It also connotes the notion of protecting oneself from a perceived enemy. For the Jewish leaders to keep the Romans…

  • THE OUTSIDER BELIEVES (MARK 15:37-39)

    THE OUTSIDER BELIEVES (MARK 15:37-39) REFLECTION “The outsider believes” is the theme for our reflection. The outsider believers meaning a gentile or a non-jew came to accept the truth that Jesus is the son of God. We shall reflect on the fact that Jesus’ death or sacrifice on the cross was for the salvation of…

  • JUSTICE AND GREED (MARK 12:13-17)

    JUSTICE AND GREED (MARK 12:13-17) REFLECTION Justice and greed is the theme of our reflection. Justice is acting on morally right and fair principles. Greed is an intense, selfish desire for something. We are required to act justly even when we are tempted to be greedy. It is important to note that the Pharisees and…

  • RETHINK REVENGE (MATTHEW 5:33-42)

    REFLECTION Rethink revenge is the theme for our reflection. To rethink means to consider or assess a course of action again, especially, in order to review it. Revenge is the action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at his or her hands. The theme can thus be rephrased as reconsidering the decision…

  • THE MEANING OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION

    SCRIPTURE READINGS JEREMIAH 17:5-101 CORINTHIANS 5:12-20LUKE 6:17-26 REFLECTION The meaning of Jesus’ resurrection is the theme for our reflection. Resurrection is the belief that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion and that through his conquering of death, all believers will subsequently share in his victory over sin,…

  • FAITH AND HEALING (LUKE 8:40-56)

    REFLECTION Faith and healing is the theme for our reflection. Faith according to Hebrews 11:1 is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”. Healing is the process of becoming sound or healthy again. Faith and healing therefore is the assurance of the health and restoration hoped for and the conviction…

  • HAVE FAITH (LUKE 8:19-39)

    HAVE FAITH (LUKE 8:19-39) REFLECTION “Have faith” is the theme for our reflection. “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1). The key lesson of our reflection is that life is like a boat on a lake, there are times when the lake will be still and…

  • THE SOWER’S PARABLE (LUKE 8:1-21)

    THE SOWER’S PARABLE (LUKE 8:1-21) REFLECTION Our theme for our reflection is the sower’s parable. A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. The Sower’s parable teaches us what should we do with the Good News or the Word of God to be fruit-bearing Christians. It must be noted…

  • ANOINTED BY A SINNER (LUKE 7:36-50)

    ANOINTED BY A SINNER (LUKE 7:36-50) REFLECTION Anointed by a sinner is the theme for our reflection. The phrase “to be anointed” means to be consecrated or set apart for a divine task through the application of oil. However, for our reflection, anointed means to smear or rub oil on the body. Jesus allowed himself…