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REFLECTION Wisdom from the Spirit is the theme for our reflection. Paul explains the difference between earthly wisdom and wisdom received from the Spirit of God. Wisdom from the Spirit helps us to solidly root our faith in the power of God and not human wisdom or reasoning. Paul said “…my speech and my message…

SCRIPTURE READINGS ISAIAH 1:10-18 2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-4, 11-12 LUKE 19:1-10 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our Sunday reflection is “He came to seek and to save the Lost” In other words our Lord came to earth and continues to be on the mission of searching for those who are lost and saving them from the…

REFLECTION “Not to please mortals” is the theme for our reflection. Not to please mortals means refusal to live according to the desires, satisfaction or pleasure of people as opposed to living according to the will of God. Paul indicated in his letter to the Christians in Thessalonica that in their ministry to them as…

“Does the Lord not see it?” is the theme for our reflection. “Does the Lord not see it?” is an expression of frustration of a person going through affliction and feeling God is silent or the salvation of the Lord is not forthcoming. This part of Jeremiah’s poem of Lamentation is directed to the faithful…

REFLECTION Against false prophets is the theme for our reflection. A prophet is one inspired to proclaim the will of God. A false prophet is therefore a person who speaks against the will of God. During the era of Prophet Micah, false prophets closed their eyes to the corrupt practices and injustices carried out by…

REFLECTION “They abhor the truthteller” is the theme for our reflection. To abhor means to regard with disgust and hatred. The Prophet Amos warned Israel about their unrepentance and God’s impending judgement. He narrated the form of destruction that will come upon the nation because of the corruption and injustice that has engulfed the nation.…

REFLECTION Confronting God is the theme for our reflection. Confronting God, means earnestly and passionately bringing one’s frustration or petition before God for His divine intervention or deliverance. In Psalm 82 the psalmist petitioned or called on God to take His place as the ultimate judge because the human judges representing Him in the nation…

REFLECTION God of peace and our practice is the theme for our reflection. Peace is experiencing harmony and holistic well-being through one’s salvation and relationship with God. Practice is the actual application or use of an idea, belief or method. As part of Paul’s concluding words in his letter to the Philippian Christians, he encourages…

SCRIPTURE READINGS JOEL 2:23-32 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 LUKE 18:9-14 SUNDAY REFLECTION God is merciful is the theme for our reflection. Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. To be merciful means to show or exercise compassion. God is merciful means God is a compassionate,…

REFLECTION ‘Peace’ when there is none is the theme for our reflection. The Prophet Jeremiah warned the people of the Southern Kingdom of Israel about God’s impending judgement because of the widespread corruption, injustice and bad leadership condoned by the false prophets and priests which led to the absence of peace in the nation. Jeremiah…

REFLECTION Wars cease is the theme for our reflection. War is a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country. To cease means to come or bring to an end. The theme could be rephrased as conflicts coming to an end. Generally, the Psalmist in Psalm 46 describes God’s presence…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is just judges. A judge is a public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court. To be just means to act according to what is morally right and fair. As part of the establishment of the various state institutions among the Israelites even as they proceed to…

REFLECTION Peace in trusting the Lord is the theme for our reflection. Generally, peace is understood as freedom from disturbance or experiencing a time of tranquillity. It is important to understand that peace in Hebrew is shalom and it has a deeper understanding than peace in English. The Shalom or peace of God transcends freedom…

NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTH (ISAIAH 65:17-25) REFLECTION New heavens and new earth is the theme for our reflection. New heavens and new earth is a figurative language for the restoration or recreation of a society by God. Israel had returned from exile in Babylon as a result of their disobedience. They needed hope and…

GENESIS 32:22-31 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 LUKE 18:1-8 SUNDAY REFLECTION The Lord, our God is just, is the theme for our Sunday reflection. God is just means He is fair in His relationship and dealings with us. We shall consider three factors that indicate or demonstrate that the Lord, our God is just: God is just…

REFLECTION The God who answers…He is God is the theme for our reflection. God proved to Prophet Elijah that He is dependable, He answers prayers according to His will and will never put His servants to shame. This was not the case for the prophets of Baal when they called on Baal to prove his…

REFLECTION Jehovah Jireh is the theme for our reflection. Jehovah Jireh means “the Lord will provide”. We witness another bad leadership regime which can be likened to the regime of King Jeroboam. This was the regime of King Ahab. King Ahab’s regime was marked with idol worship and disobedience to God’s Word, for this reason,…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection today is evil. Evil is an unpleasant act opposed to God’s will or commandment. In other words, evil is simply a sin committed against God. King Jeroboam of the Northern Kingdom refused to repent even after encountering God’s mercy. He had to face the ramification or consequences of his…

REFLECTION Leading with integrity, following with insight! is the theme for our reflection. Integrity is regarded as the honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of one’s actions. Insight is the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something. In today’s Scripture reading, we observe that an old prophet in Bethel, the Northern…

REFLECTION Forgive your enemies is the theme for our reflection. To forgive means to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offence or to cancel the punishment of the offender. Forgiveness can also be defined as cancelling the dept of a debtor as if he or she never owed. Forgiveness is showing mercy…

REFLECTION “I’ve got the power” is the theme for our reflection. Power is the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events. It is also the possession of control, authority, or influence over others. The power referred to in today’s reflection is political power. After the reign…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is ” the Lord’s response to Solomon” King Solomon had prayed for the Lord’s presence to abide with the nation. God appeared to Solomon and responded “I have heard your prayer and your plea, which you have made before me. I have consecrated this house that you have built,…

JEREMIAH 29:4-7 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 LUKE 17:11-19 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our Sunday reflection is “Give thanks to God in all things” To give thanks means to express gratitude or appreciation to God. We shall proceed to discuss three reasons for which we must give thanks to God in all things: We must give…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the ark arrives and the cloud settles. The Ark of the Covenant was one of the most instrumental symbols of faith and God’s presence. After building the temple, there was the need to place the Ark in the temple to usher the glory of the Lord into the…

REFLECTION Solomon builds the temple is the theme for our reflection. A temple is a building devoted to the worship of God. After several years of expectation, Solomon’s era saw the building of the temple. The temple was built meticulously with the best materials and modern architectural design at the time. (1 Kings 6:2-8). It…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is a wise ruling. A ruling is an authoritative decision or pronouncement, especially one made by a judge. A wise ruling is a decision or pronouncement made based on careful thought, discernment or good judgement. King Solomon encountered a challenging situation where two women claimed to be the mother…

REFLECTION Solomon asks for wisdom. Wisdom is the the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement or discernment. Wisdom is not complete without discernment and to have discernment you must have a relationship with God and know His will. It is for this reason we are enlightened in  Proverbs 9:10 that “The fear of…

REFLECTION Solomon becomes King is theme for our reflection. A king is a male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth. King David had aged and was approaching the end of his reign as King of Isreal. (1 Kings 1:1) Unknown to King David, his fourth son…

REFLECTION The peace of Christ is the theme for our reflection. The common and worldly understanding of peace is freedom from disturbance or a state or period in which there is no war or the absence of war. The big question is: Is the world truly free from disturbance? Can the world truly experience peace…

REFLECTION Unusual kindness on the seashore is the theme for our reflection. Unusual means something not habitually or commonly occurring or done. Kindness means the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Unusual kindness can be explained as an act of generosity that is beyond the expectation of the recipient especially when it done by…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, the Tabithas in our midst. Who was Tabitha? We are told by Luke the historian that “… there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. (Acts 9:36). Her good works and acts of charity…

REFLECTION Stop trying to like and start start trying to love is the theme for our reflection. Like can be used to indicate a preference for someone or something. Love means a strong feeling towards someone. Liking someone means that you are happy to be with that person. Loving someone means that you cannot live without…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is what’s is in a name? A name is a word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to. Jews like many races and tribes in the world have had a strong history and norm of naming children purposefully based on…

REFLECTION What must I do? is the theme for our reflection. The theme is a question posed by a rich ruler to Jesus concerning his obligation if he will qualify for the Kingdom of God or eternal life? After meeting the requirement he had hitherto believed are needed to make one eligible for the Kingdom…

AMOS 6:1-7 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-21 LUKE 16: 19-31 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our Sunday reflection is “we shall account for our stewardship”. To give account means to produce a record of how one has used the resources placed under his or her care or management to his or her master or superior within a…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is kindness returned.  In 2 kings 4:8-17, we learnt that the Shunamite woman was kind to the Prophet Elisha, in 2 Kings 4:18-37, Elisha now returns the kindness. Truly, one good turn deserves another. The woman was initially kind to the man of God and when her son died,…

REFLECTION Kindness given is the theme for our reflection. Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. The Shunamite woman and her husband were kind to the prophet Elisha. Kindness is at the heart of hospitality. Kindness is not done by accident but it is a willful act. In other words, no one…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is true fasting. The common understanding of fasting is abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance, additionally, Isaiah 58:5-12 helps us to understand true fasting and its features. Beloved in the Lord, true fasting is not only an outward display of…

REFLECTION Loving receiving is the theme of our reflection. Most of our prayers are dedicated to a myriad of requests, we love to receive from God. Indeed many Christians think God needs nothing from us but we need everything from Him hence we love receiving. In Matthew 26:6-13, the woman with an alabaster flask of…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the pattern. A pattern is the repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done. A pattern is also a reliable sample of traits, acts, tendencies, or other observable characteristics of a person, group, or institution. Psalm 23 demonstrate the pattern of God’s love as a…

REFLECTION Words of life is the theme for our reflection. Words of life are the teachings of Christ that guides us in our daily walk and relationship with God. Obeying the Words of Life will enable us to fulfill God’s will and have His will done in our lives. Jesus in His teaching highlights three…

REFLECTION Words of a Convicting truth is theme for our reflection. A Convicting truth is a fact presented or an evidence adduced that leads a person to the admission of his or her error or the truth of his or her action. Jesus used the parable of the dishonest manager to teach those who are…

REFLECTION Words for a living hope is the theme for our reflection. Words for a living hope are words of assurance of a brighter future, revival, tranformatiom and salvation from our Lord to us as a result of our repentance, forgiveness and reconciliation with Him. The prodigal son was spiritually lost and dead but the…

EXODUS 32:7-14 1 TIMOTHY 1:12-17 LUKE 15:1-10 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Repentance. Repentance is the sincere act of showing regret or remorse for a sin committed against God and our fellow human beings whiles seeking mercy, forgiveness, transformation and reconciliation from God. We shall discuss the following points; God has zero…

REFLECTION Grace is free, but it’s not cheap is the theme for our reflection. Grace can be defined as an unmerited mercy or favour. In other words, we do not merit God’s mercy, forgiveness and salvation yet Jesus saved us and called us to become His disciples and children of God. For this reason, Jesus…

REFLECTION Family meals and dinner parties is the theme for our reflection. A family is a group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption or a group of usually related individuals who may live together under a common household authority and especially who have reciprocal duties to each other. Ordinarily, family members would be…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “of mustard seeds and yeast”. The mustard seed starts as a tiny seed, but when properly cared for, it grows large. Similarly, yeast is a leavening agent that causes bread to rise. In both scenarios of the mustard seed and yeast, we appreciate the fact that their beginnings are…