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SCRIPTURE READING: EXODUS 1:8-2:10, ROMANS 12:1-8, MATTHEW 16:13-20 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Who do you say that I am?” The question is a self-assessment of how others perceive one’s identity based on his or her interaction with people. We shall deliberate on the following points: Firstly, It is important to note…

The theme for our reflection is clay jars. Clay jars are fragile containers made from clay and they are mainly used for the storage of various items in the house. We shall meditate on the two facts:1. We are like clay jars in which God has deposited His treasure for the benefit of the world.…

“Do you smell like Jesus?” is the theme for our reflection. To smell like something or a person means you share similar characteristics or qualities of the thing or person. To smell like Jesus means to have a relationship with Jesus such that He is perceived through you by others. We are going to consider…

The theme for our reflection is genuine Christian Ministry. A thing is said to be genuine if it is not superficial or fake but real, true or authentic. Christian ministry is the call to dedicate one’s life to serving God. It also means responding to the call to follow Jesus and obey His teachings and…

SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 45:1-15; ROMAN 11:1-2, 29-32, MATTHEW 15:10-28 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Great faith rewards. Faith means putting one’s hope and trust in God. Hebrews 11:1 also defines faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Reward is the compenstation for fulfilling an obligation. We shall focus…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is not dead but asleep. A dead person is lifeless, but a person who is asleep is alive but only temporarily unconscious, inactive, and resting. Not dead, but asleep is an invitation and assurance by Jesus Christ to have faith that makes the impossible possible. Dear friend in the…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is asleep in the boat. To be asleep means to be in a state of sleep. Jesus was asleep in the boat amidst the storms. We shall reflect on the fact that Jesus was asleep in the boat because He had power over the windstorm. Beloved in the Lord,…

REFLECTION“Little more sleep and slumber” is the theme for our reflection. Sleep is a condition of the body and mind that typically recurs for a few or several hours, in which the eyes are closed, the postural muscles relaxed, the activity of the brain altered, and consciousness of the surroundings practically suspended. Slumber on the other hand means to sleep light…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is sound sleep. To have a sound sleep means to have a good, restful, peaceful, still and silent sleep. Sound sleep is sleeping without any form of disturbance or distress. The synonym or another phrase to describe sound sleep is captured in Proverbs 3:24, “…your sleep will be sweet.”…

REFLECTION Awake in safety is the theme for our reflection. To be awake means to stop sleeping and regain full consciousness. Safety means the condition of being protected from danger or injury. To be awake in safety means to regain full consciousness from sleep without any danger, harm or injury. We shall reflect on the…

The end is the theme for our reflection. The end means a final part of something, especially a period of time. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple and the signs of the end time. In our reflection, we shall focus on the following facts1. We must be watchful or on guard as the end…

REFLECTION “Not all prophecy directive” is the theme for our reflection. Prophecy is the revelation of things yet to happen in the future. “Not all prophecy directive” means that in as much as some prophecies direct us on what we must do to avert danger in the future or to be saved in the future,…

Handling Prophecy is the theme for our reflection. Handling is the manner of treating, using or dealing with something. Prophecy is God’s message, promises or plans about the present or future delivered through a prophet or one inspired by the Holy Spirit. Handling prophecy means the manner we treat, use or deal with God’s message,…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “oh!, that was a prophecy!” Prophecy is an inspired utterance or revelation from a prophet or a person inspired by the Spirit of God. Usually the utterance is of existential or futuristic value to God’s people. In other words, prophecy is a divine message delivered by the prophet…

SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 37:1-4,12-28, ROMANS 10:5-15, MATTHEW 14:22-33 REFLECTION  “Oh! You of little faith”, is the theme for our reflection. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “… the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” We the disciples of Jesus are to have faith in Him if we wish to be victorious or…

REFLECTION“The God who won’t” is the theme for our reflection. The God who won’t means God will refrain from what He has purposed or planned to do. We shall examine the circumstance or condition under which God won’t carry out that which He has planned to do. Beloved in the Lord, in the context of…

REFLECTIONEpaphras, a faithful prayer warrior is the theme for our reflection. A faithful prayer warrior is a believer who is called into the ministry of committing or devoting his time and energy to intercede for the church and the nation. We shall consider the importance of a faithful prayer warrior. Beloved in the Lord, a…

REFLECTION “Mary, a faithful follower” is the theme for our reflection. A faithful follower is one who gives total commitment, loyalty and support to another. We are going to consider two facts about a faithful follower of Jesus Christ.1. A faithful follower of Jesus is fearless and steadfast in his or her loyalty. 2. A…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Silas, a faithful companion” To be faithful means to be loyal and reliable. A companion is a person one spends a lot of time with or a person who keeps company with another. A faithful companion is a loyal person who keeps company with another. A faithful companion…

SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 32:22-31, ROMANS 9:1-5, MATTHEW 14:13-21 REFLECTION “Give them some to eat” is the theme for our reflection. To eat means “to put food into the mouth, chew and swallow it. It is natural to eat when you are hungry and this is why Jesus told his disciples to give the people food to…

The theme for our reflection is a “Pheobe, the generous benefactor”. To be generous means “showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected. A benefactor is a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause. Pheobe, a generous benefactor means Pheobe was a…

REFLECTION“Peter and John, faithful in danger” is the theme for our reflection. To be faithful means to be loyal and steadfast. Danger is the possibility of suffering harm or injury. To be faithful in danger means to be loyal or steadfast to God even when harm or injury is imminent. We shall reflect on the…

REFLECTION Faithful Community is the theme for reflection. To be faithful means to be loyal and steadfast. A community is a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. The church is referred to as a community of faith. It is a community of faith because all believers…

The theme for our reflection is faithful and fruitful. To be faithful means to be loyal and to be fruitful means to be productive or produce good or helpful results. The fruitfulness in our deliberation refers to characters that are borne out of the Spirit of God and are pleasing to God. To be faithful…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the faithful Prophets. To be faithful means to be trustworthy and loyal. A prophet is a person inspired by the Spirit of God or chosen by God to speak His will to His people. Faithful prophets are prophets who are loyal and trustworthy in speaking the will of…

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SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 29:15-28, ROMANS 8:26-39, MATTHEW 13:31-33, 44-52 REFLECTION Search for the hidden treasure is the theme for our reflection. What is the hidden treasure in today’s reflection? The hidden treasure is the Kingdom of God  as stated in Matthew 13:44,  “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field” We shall…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Faithful Representatives. To be faithful means to be loyal. Representatives are a group of people chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others. Faithful representatives are loyal and trustworthy believers or Christians chosen to preach the Gospel on behalf of Christ. We are going to…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “He will do this”. “He will do this” is the certainty and assurance of God fulfilling His promise and desire in our lives. We shall reflect on the questions, what will God do in our lives? and, why will He do it? Firstly, what will God do in…

The theme for our reflection is “God being God”. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. (Westminster Catechism 1674). “Being” is the present participle of ” to be”,. “Being” is used in the continuous tense, therefore, “God being God” means God never changes. He…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Called into fellowship”. Fellowship is an intimate spiritual relationship that exists between a believer and Christ and is demonstrated through the bond of unity and sharing among the believer and other believers. We are going to deliberate on how sinful humanity was called into fellowship with God through…

SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 28:10-19, ROMANS 8:12-25, MATTHEW 13:24-30, 36-43 SUNDAY REFLECTION Strive for God’s glory is the theme for our reflection. To strive means to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. The glory of God is the manifestation of the presence of God or experiencing the presence of God. To strive for God’s…

REFLECTION Falling away and returning is the theme for our reflection. To fall away means to break off and drop to the ground. Falling away means disobedience and estrangement from God. Returning, on the other hand, means to come or go back to a place or person. In our relationship with God, to return means…

The theme for our reflection is kindness. Kindness means being generous, compassionate and considerate. Kindness is one of God’s attributes and it is experienced through His steadfast love for His creation and those who have a covenant relationship with Him. God’s kindness is the manifestation of His steadfast love and generosity. We shall reflect on…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is debt cancelled. To cancel a person’s debt is to forgive him or her. When a person offends you, he or she owes you, therefore when you forgive him or her, it is equal to cancelling the debt he or she owes you. In our reflection, we shall focus…

SCRIPTURE READINGS: GENESIS 25:19-34, ROMANS 8:1-11, MATTHEW 13:1-9, 18-23 SUNDAY REFLECTION Walking in step with the Spirit is the theme for our reflection. Walking in step with the Spirit means being guided and living a transformed life through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. We shall consider the following points: Firstly, when we walk in…

The Good Shepherd is the theme for our reflection. A shepherd is a person who tends and rears sheep and also guides or directs them in a particular direction. In our reflection, we are going to look at the most important quality of a good shepherd. Beloved in the Lord, the most important quality of a good…

The theme for our reflection is who is the greatest? The greatest means the foremost and most important in status or rank. Among all the things in the world and the teachings Jesus had taken them through, the disciples decided to debate on the topic of who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God.…

REFLECTION Having faith is the theme for our reflection. Faith is complete trust or confidence in someone or something. The writer of Hebrews gives us a Biblical definition of faith when he wrote that, “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1). Jesus’ disciples were faced with…

REFLECTION The Son of God is the theme for our reflection. Matthew gives his account of the Transfiguration event. It was a supernatural occurrence which was witnessed by Peter, James and John. The glory of Jesus was made manifest in a spectacular manner which no one including the three disciples have ever experienced although they…

REFLECTION Who do you say I am? is the theme for our reflection. Who do you say I am? is the question Jesus asked His disciples to assess their understanding of who they perceived Him to be. Many of the Jews had a different opinion of Jesus’ identity, it is for this reason when “he…

SCRIPTURE READINGS : GENESIS 24:34-49, ROMANS 7:15-25a, MATTHEW 11:16-19, 25-30 SUNDAY REFLECTION “Come, all you who labour” is the theme for our reflection. To labour means to have difficulty in doing something despite working hard. Come, all you who labour is an invitation by Jesus Christ to anyone who is trying his or her best…

The theme for our reflection is “moving to why?” Moving to why? means focusing on the reason or the purpose for which something is done. The Pharisees wanted to know why the disciples do not follow the religious tradition of ceremonially washing their hands before eating, on the contrary, Jesus also wanted them to give…

The theme for our reflection is “stepping out of the boat in storms.” Jesus’ disciples were far away from Him on the sea when their boat encountered a storm, their boat was hit hard by the waves. Matthew tells us that “in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is ” moving from scarcity to satisfaction.” Scarcity means the insufficiency of an item to meet its demand or something which is in short supply. Satisfaction, on the other hand, means the fulfilment of a need or a want. Jesus performs the miracle of feeding over five thousand people…

The theme for our reflection is “Is giving all worth it?” “Is giving all worth IT?” Is the dilemma of going for what is more important and priceless in life, especially when it has to do with losing one thing in exchange for that which is considered more valuable and priceless. What then is the…