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I SAW JESUS TODAY (LUKE 19:1-10)
Zacchaeus met Jesus and was transformed. REFLECTION “I saw Jesus today” is the theme for our reflection. Jesus was largely known to His contemporaries as a great teacher from God who possessed power over unclean spirits. People heard about Him and yearned to see or have an encounter with him. Zacchaeus was one of such…
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CHRIST THE SAVIOUR IS BORN
ISAIAH 9:2-7 TITUS 2:11-14 LUKE 2:1-20 “Christ, the Saviour is born” is the theme for our Christmas reflection. A saviour is a person who saves someone from danger or difficulty. We shall reflect on the reasons Jesus is the Saviour of the World. Christ, the saviour is born for the following reasons: Firstly, Luke 2:6-7 is the…
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ANTICIPATION (LUKE 2:21-40)
Jesus presented at the Temple and Simon witnessed the fulfillment of God’s Salvation through the coming of the Messiah. REFLECTION Anticipation is the theme for our reflection. To anticipate means to look ahead or to look forward to something with pleasure. Isreal had anticipated the coming of the Messiah but Simon was one of the…
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LEAP OF INSIGHT (LUKE 2:15-21)
LEAP OF INSIGHT (LUKE 2:15-21) The theme for our reflection is “Leap of insight”. To have a leap of insight is to gain a deeper understanding of something or a series of events. Dear friend, as the plot of the story of our salvation unfolds, other actors are drawn onto the stage. The Shepherds were…
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LEAPS OF TRUST (LUKE 2:1-7
The Saviour is born in Bethlehem. REFLECTION Leaps of trust is the theme for our reflection. Joseph and Mary had their individual moments of divine visitation through dreams and revelation respectively. They both trusted God’s promises and as challenging as it was God fulfilled what He had promised them through Angel Gabriel. Truly, while they…
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LEAPS OF JOY (LUKE 1:39-45)
LEAPS OF JOY (LUKE 1:39-45) Mary visits Elizabeth REFLECTION Leaps of joy is the theme for today’s reflection. To leap means a force or sudden movement of the body usually from one place to another. A leap of joy means to be exuberant or very happy about something. “…when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary,…
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THE SOLID FOUNDATION (2 TIMOTHY 2:14-19)
Warning against false teachers. REFLECTION The solid foundation is the theme for our reflection. A solid foundation is a well established system or a belief on which an entity derives validity. An example is the Constitution of a country which is the solid foundation upon which a government, all activities of government and indeed all…
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BUILDING UP EACH OTHER (1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11
Prepare for the day of the Lord REFLECTION Buiding up each other is the theme for our reflection. To build up someone means to develop or advance the person into a particular desirable kind of person. Paul encourages the Church in Thessalonica to guard against sin and to prepare for the Advent of the Jesus…
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NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS REFLECTION
(1)Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19, (2)Genesis 22:15-18 (3) Isaiah 9:2,6-7 (4)Micah 5:2-4 (5)Matthew 1:18-23 (6) Luke 2:1-7 (7)Luke 2:8-20, (8)Matthew 2:1-12 (9) John 1:1-14. REFLECTION The nine Scripture texts read before or during the day of Christmas is the brief history of God’s plan and purpose for humanity. It is the history of salvation. In Genesis…
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GODLY GOVERNANCE
I witnessed the hardship and challenges myriads of Ghananains had to go through as a result of an unannounced strike embarked on by private commercial drivers’ unions. The strike was occasioned by the astronomical hike in fuel prices which the transport operators had called for a reduction in the fuel price but were unable to…
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REJOICE IN THE LORD
ZEPHANIAH 3:14-20 PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 LUKE 3:7-18 The theme for our reflection is “Rejoice in the Lord” A person referred to as Lord is one who has power or authority over His subjects or followers. It is a great joy to have Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. The following reasons for which we rejoice in…
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A FOUNDATION FOR OUR TIMES (ISAIAH 33:2-6)
A prayer of deliverance from Assyrian invasion. REFLECTION A foundation for our time is the theme for our reflection. The purpose of a foundation is to provide stability to a building or a structure. Isaiah prayed to God entrusting the faith, hope and fate of His people into His hands. They were at the verge…
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A STUMBLING BLOCK (ISAIAH 8:11-18)
The Lord shall be a sanctuary to His faithfuls but stambling stone to those who reject Him. REFLECTION A stumbling stone is the theme for our reflection. A stumbling block is a metaphor for an obstacle to progress. In today’s reflection Isaiah warned the Israelites about the impending invasion of the Assyrians and God’s will…
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ON THIS ROCK (MATTHEW 16:13-20)
Peter reveals the identity of Jesus. REFLECTION On this rock is the theme for our reflection. A rock is the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil. It serves as a good foundation for a building. Jesus found Peter…
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CAREFUL BUILDING (MATTHEW 7:24-29)
Build on the rock and not the sand. REFLECTION Careful building is the theme for our reflection. To be careful means making sure or being cautious to avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm. A building is a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house. A building built without care becomes a potential…
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CHRISTIAN COURT (CC/2/2021)- MRS KANU V MR KANU
Is transparency in marriage an imperative duty? Is a wife entitled to have absolute right to information or knowledge regarding everything the husband does including information on his business, finances and wealth acquisition? This is the matter before the Christian Court for determination. Kindly read, comment and share.
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BUILT WITH CARE (1 CORINTHIAN 3:6-15)
Jesus is the foundation on which we must build with care. REFLECTION Built with care is the theme for our reflection. To build a structure with care you need a skilled master builder who must ensure that the structure is raised on a solid foundation with good building materials which are able to resist hash…
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REJOICE IN YOUR SALVATION
MALACHI 3:1-4 PHILIPPIANS 1:3-11 LUKE 3:1-6 Rejoice in your salvation is the theme for our reflection. To rejoice is to feel or show great joy or delight. Salvation means the gathering of all faithful believers into the Kingdom of God by Jesus Christ at His second coming. In the season of Advent, we look forward…
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ETERNITY OF THE NEW JERUSALEM (ZECHARIAH 12:1-5)
The Lord will give salvation. REFLECTION Eternity of the new Jerusalem. Zechariah’s prophetic ministry highlights God’s intentions to have a covenant with Israel that encompasses Israel and all who will become part of the new covenant regardless of their nationality. It was important that Jerusalem, the city where the Holy Temple will be rebuilt become…
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NOTHING LEFT BUT FOUNDATIONS (JEREMIAH 51:1-16)
The utter destruction of Babylon REFLECTION Nothing left but foundations is theme for our reflection. Babylon had hitherto oppressed Israel and held them captive for a number of years. Babylon was able to attack Israel because God’s protection was taken away from the nation Israel on account of their disobedience. God listened to the prayer…
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JOY AND WEEPING (EZRA 3:6-13)
The foundation of the destroyed temple rebuilt. REFLECTION Joy and weeping is the theme for our reflection. The Persian empire had defeated the Babylonian empire which hitherto had destroyed Jerusalem and taken a great number of the Israelites into exile and captivity. The Persian empire allowed Ezra and his contemporaries to return home to rebuild…
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DWELLING PLACE (1 KINGS 6:7-18)
The Word of the Lord came to King Solomon while he was completing the Temple. REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “dwelling place”. A dwelling place is a building or a shelter where one lives. King Solomon’s project was to build a magnificent temple for worship and to honour God, a place where Israel…
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THE SILENT KILLER OF RELATIONSHIPS
It feels good and special to fall in love with that handsome gentleman or beautiful damsel. When we fall in love, we go the extra mile to please our dating partners. During the first few weeks or months of dating, a man becomes a superhero and a lady become the perfect one-stop shop where man…
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LOOK, YOUR SAVIOUR COMES
ADVENT SEASON – FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT SCRIPTURE READINGS JEREMIAH 33: 14-16 1 THESSALONIANS 3:9-13 LUKE 21:25-36 The theme for our reflection is “look, your Saviour comes”. We are in the season of Advent. There are two important reasons for observing the Advent season. The first reason is to commemorate the birth of Jesus(first coming) and the second…
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STRONG IN WAITING (MALACHI 3:13-4:6
The righteous are assured that their wait will not be in vain. Evil will be punished and righteousness rewarded in God’s appointed time. REFLECTION Strong in waiting is the theme for our reflection. Waiting is the action of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time or event. Today’s reflection is an…
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STRONG IN BLESSING (MALACHI 3:1-12)
Malachi calls Israel to a life of repentance and faithfulness to God. The blessing of God shall be poured on those who listen and obey God. REFLECTION Strong in blessing is the theme for our reflection. Blessing refers to God’s favour and protection which brings us satisfaction, joy and peace. During the time of Malachi,…
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THE CHRISTIAN COURT (CASE NUMBER- CC/1/2021) AGAMAGI VRS AGAMAGI
Mr. Akamagi Vrs Mrs Akamagi Case Brief: Misunderstanding bothering on independence and decision-making of a wife without the consent of the husband. Plaintiff – Mr. Dan Akamagi Defendants – Mrs Alberta Akamagi Judge: Jean-Paul Agidi (Rev) Jean-Paul (Rev): Mr Akamagi, kindly state the reason for coming before this honourable Church court. Mr Akamagi(Plaintiff): Your honour,…
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STRONG IN VULNERABILITY (MALACHI 1)
God expressed His love for Isreal, and also His anger and disappointment at the failure of the priests to do what is right before Him. REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is strong in vulnerability. Vulnerability is the state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. It…
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STRONG IN POWER (Zechariah 14)
God’s power shall be experienced on the day of the Lord by Israel and other nations. REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is strong in power. Power is the authority or capacity to act in a particular way to produce an effect. The Prophet Zechariah ends his prophetic writing with a stern warning to Israel…
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STRONG IN MELTDOWN (ZECHARIAH 13)
Judgement against fake prophets, misleading shepherds (leaders) and their followers. REFLECTION Strong in meltdown is the theme for our reflection. Meltdown is a disastrous collapse or breakdown. The Prophet Zechariah cautions fake prophets, their followers and idol worshippers concerning a meltdown that will be caused by God (Zechariah 13:2-8). However, “On that day there shall…
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STRONG IN GRIEF (ZECHARIAH 12:6-14)
Hope and encouragement for the people of Israel towards restoration and reformation. REFLECTION Strong in grief is the theme for today’s reflection. Grief is a state of deep sadness or intense sadness usually occasioned by the death of a person or a regret over a remorseful act. The Jews were under the Persian empire as…
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BE FAITHFUL TO THE END
2 SAMUEL 23:1-7 REVELATION 1:4-8 JOHN 18:33-37 The theme for our reflection is “Be faithful to the end.” To be faithful means to remain loyal and steadfast. The focus of today’s theme is on a believer’s loyalty and steadfastness to God until the day of his or her death. We shall consider the following points in…
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WHICH CAREER BEST SUITS ME? THE DILEMMA OF CHOOSING A SPOUSE
In the days of old, when life was simple and predictable it was easier to find a spouse. Married couples and their children lived together for a considerable number of years before parents hit an empty nest. Finding the right spouse is as important as falling in love with the right person. It is sad…
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“FROM A PRAYER WARRIOR TO A PRAYER WORRIER”
When I first met Emmanuel, he was the man every woman would love to spend the rest of her life with. About a year ago, we met during an all-night service at Christ Ressurection Chapel, Adenta. He was a member of the prayer warriors who helped the pastor during the deliverance services. It was my…
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KNOW THE SIGNS OF THE END TIME
DANIEL 12:1-3 HEBREWS 10:19-25 MARK 13:1-8 The theme for our reflection is knowing the signs of the end time. A sign is an occurrence of an event that indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else. We can rephrase the theme as occurrences in our world that indicates that the end time is approaching. What…
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FAITHFUL STEWARDS
DANIEL 12:1-3 HEBREWS 10:19-25 MARK 13:1-8 Faithful Stewards is the theme for our reflection. To be faithful means to remain loyal and steadfast. A steward is a person who is a caretaker or a person tasked with the role of a manager. The theme can thus be rephrased as remaining loyal as one appointed by God to…
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WATCH, PRAY AND WAIT
WATCH, PRAY AND WAIT 1 KINGS 17:8-16 HEBREWS 9:24-28 MARK 12:38-44 The theme for our reflection is watch, pray and wait. To watch means to be vigilant or to be on guard, to pray is communication between believers and God; and to wait means to be expectant or to anticipate a particular event. The theme…
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THE EXPIRY TIME FOR ANGER
THE EXPIRY TIME FOR ANGER Anger is the strong emotion that a person feels when another person or group of people have behaved in an unfair, cruel or unacceptable way. Anger is usually characterised by a feeling of revenge, retaliation and aggression. It takes some people hours, days, months and even years depending on the gravity of the…
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AGE GAP! A BARRIER TO MARRIAGE?
AGE GAP! A BARRIER TO MARRIAGE? One of the thorny issues young ladies face in considering a man for marriage is the age difference between herself and her prospective husband. In reality, there are instances where the man proposing marriage is younger than the lady in question or in the same peer group as her.…
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THE DISCIPLINE OF THE LORD (DEUTERONOMY 28:1-7, 47-51)
Blessings for obedience and the discipline for disobedience REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the discipline of the Lord. Discipline is the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour and using punishment to correct disobedience. Moses admonishes the Israelites to obey God and be blessed. On the other hand,…
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LOVE GOD AND NEIGHBOUR
DEUTERONOMY 6:1-9 HEBREWS 9:11-14 MARK 12:28-34 Love God and neighbour is the theme for our reflection. The dictionary definition of love is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection. This intense feeling of deep affection is the motivation for the things we do for love however, we shall come to discover that for Christians…
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END OF EARTHLY EMPIRES (MARK 13:1-20)
END OF EARTHLY EMPIRES (MARK 13:1-20) REFLECTION End of the earthly empires is the theme for our reflection. Once upon a time there were powerful empires and civilizations that predated the coming of Jesus Christ into the world. There was the Egyptian, Assyrian, Greek and Roman empires. Each of these empires had once colonised Israel.…
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THE PROPHETIC WIDOW (MARK 12:41-44)
THE PROPHETIC WIDOW (MARK 12:41-44) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the prophetic widow. The widow is described as prophetic because Jesus used her to expose God’s future intention for humanity and the intention behind worshippers act of giving at the place of worship. Jesus helps us to identify two types of givers. One,…
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LOVE WITH ALL YOUR SOUL (MARK 12 28-34)
Love God and love your neighbour is the summary of the commandments. REFLECTION Love with all your soul is the theme for today’s reflection. The soul is believed to be the person in the body of a human being. The spirit is different from the soul, in that God created the soul, gave it a…
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“THE MEN ARE NOT COMING!” BREAKING THE STEREOTYPE OF LOVE PROPOSAL
Most African cultures frown upon a woman who proposes or shows interest in a man. A lady is usually tagged as “immoral” when she shows interest in a prospective husband. Love and marriage proposal in most African cultures is believed to be the preserve for man. I have had the opportunity to chat with some…
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CHURCH EXPECTANT (LUKE 12:35-46)
Jesus teaches his audience to be ready for the day of the Lord. REFLECTION ‘Church expectant’ is the theme for our reflection. An expectant person is one who is looking forward to something, therefore church expectant refers to believers who await or look forward to the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Today’s…
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GOD OF THE LIVING (MARK 12:18-27)
Jesus exposed the ignorance of the Sadducees concerning life after death. REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is God of the living. The Sadducees were a Jewish sect that did not believe in life after death. They believed that the dead remain at a place reserved for the dead which is known as shoel. It…
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THE BLIND SEES (JEREMIAH 31:7-9, HEBREWS 7:23-28, MARK 10: 46-52)
REFLECTION FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021 THE BLIND SEES JEREMIAH 31:7-9 HEBREWS 7:23-28 MARK 10: 46-52 The blind sees is the theme for our reflection. A blind person is a person who is unable to see. I have identified three main types of blindness which we shall discuss…
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EUCHARISTIC SHAPE – A NEW ECONOMY (MARK 14:17-25)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021 EUCHARISTIC SHAPE – A NEW ECONOMY (MARK 14:17-25) Jesus eats the last supper with His disciples and institutes the New Covenant. REFLECTION The theme for reflection is Eucharistic shape – a new economy. The word Eucharist is from the Greek word eucharistia which means thanksgiving. The Passover meal was a thanksgiving…
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