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REFLECTION The burning of the earth is theme for our reflection. Revelation 8 presents to us a the destruction of the earth by fire through the blowing of seven trumpets by seven Angels. Anytime one blows the trumpet something catastrophic happens to the earth and its inhabitants. Is it not interesting how God uses seven…

REFLECTION Quenching thirst with the water of life is the theme for our reflection. John receives a revelation concerning the salvation of the Jews and “… a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white…

REFLECTION The ‘four horsemen’ is the theme for our reflection. The four horsemen represent symbolic signs or events that will precede the end time. The first horseman wears a crown and holds a bow while riding on a white horse. He represents conquest. The second horseman rides a fiery red horse carrying a large sword…

REFLECTION A kin-dom of every tribe is the theme for our reflection.  Kin refers to a group of persons of a common ancestry. It also refers to one’s family or relations. Kingdom and Kin-dom sound alike but the difference between the two words or concepts is that a Kingdom is a country, state, or territory…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is God’s chosen at the throne. The book of Revelation employes metaphysical imagery in revealing God’s future plans for humanity. John who had these Revelation did use human intellect to describe the scenes God revealed to him. In Revelation chapter 4, the focus is on description of some heavenly…

ACTS 9:36-43 REVELATION 7:9-17 JOHN 10:22-30 Jesus Christ, our shepherd is the theme for our reflection. A shepherd is a person who herds, tends, and guards sheep. A shepherd also refers to a person who protects, guides, or watches over a person or group of people. In all situations, the shepherd is primarily a caregiver.…

REFLECTION A venomous snake is the theme for our reflection. Venomous snakes are species of the suborder serpentes that are capable of producing venom, which they use for killing prey, for defense, and to assist with digestion of their prey. In other words, a venomous snake is a poisonous snake. It is also known as a…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is birds. A bird is a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, a beak, and typically by being able to fly. After several days in the ark, Noah needed to know if the water had subsided. He therefore employed the services of birds in…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is fishing. Fishing is the activity of catching fish, either for food or as a sport. The disciples were in the business of fishing, most probably for food and as a source of livelihood. Jesus found the disciples who were professional fishermen useful for the ministry of fishing for…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is an army of locusts. A locust is a large, mainly tropical grasshopper with strong powers of flight. It is usually solitary, but from time to time there is a population explosion and it migrates in vast swarms which cause extensive damage to vegetation. Locusts symbolize destruction or devastation…

REFLECTION Consider the ant, is the theme for our reflection. To consider something means to think carefully or look attentively at the thing. An ant is a small insect typically having a sting and living in a complex social colony with one or more breeding queens. The theme for our reflection invites us to reflect…

ACTS 9:1-6 REVELATIONS 5:11-14 JOHN 21:1-14 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Jesus Christ, our salvation. Salvation is the preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss. We shall proceed to discuss three ways in which Jesus Christ is our salvation. Jesus Christ, our salvation delivers us from this sinful world and grants…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, the scapegoat bearing the sins of the people. A scapegoat is a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency. According to Leviticus 16:21-22, a scapegoat is a goat sent into the wilderness after the Jewish chief priest had…

REFLECTION The power of the tongue and its speech is the theme for our reflection. The tongue is the muscular organ in the mouth primarily responsible for speech, taste, manipulation of food for mastication and swallowing. Our focus in this reflection is on the speech ability of the tongue. There are three important things a…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is following in God’s path. The Philistines forcefully kept the Ark of God which was the symbol of God’s covenant and presence among the Israelites. Just like the Egyptians suffered different plagues when they refused to liberate the Israelites, the Philistines also suffered from tumors and mice that ravaged…

REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, you may not withhold your help. You may not withhold your help means do not refuse to help others when the need arises. To enable the Israelites to be each other’s keeper, it was necessary to make laws to ensure that a person may not withhold his or…

REFLECTION How big is your God?, is the theme for our reflection. How big is your God?, is a question that suggests that there are other gods therefore we need to prove that our God is big and incomparable to other gods. Job’s encounter with God leads us to the conclusion that God is unsearchable…

ACTS 5:27-32 REVELATIONS 1:4-8 JOHN 20:19-31 SUNDAY REFLECTION Stand up for Jesus is the theme for our reflection. To stand up for someone means to defend, support or protect him or her. To stand up for Jesus means to defend the name of our Lord and remain steadfast in our faith. We shall consider the…

REFLECTION Your kingdom come is the theme for our reflection. The Kingdom of God refers to the reign of God over the universe. The kingdom of God is seen or understood from two perspectives. Firstly, we believe we are already experiencing the Kingdom of God because God reigns over our lives and indeed the entire…

RESTORATION The theme for our reflection is restoration. Restoration is the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition. God promised Israel restoration after a long period in exile. Israel’s disobedience led them into captivity. The Prophet Isaiah was called by God to warn them to repent but when they failed, they…

REFLECTION Bread and wine is the theme for our reflection. Bread and wine symbolise the body and blood of Jesus which is shared among a fellowship of believers. Without the sharing of bread and wine which represents the sacrifice of Christ, our Christian fellowship is incomplete. It is important to note that fellowshipping with Christ…

EASTER MONDAY REFLECTION He is not here is the theme for our reflection. “He is not here” is the answer the Angels gave to the women who found the empty tomb of the Lord Jesus. “And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you…

ISAIAH 65:17-25 1 CORINTHIANS 15:19-26 LUKE 24:1-12 EASTER SUNDAY REFLECTION Christ’s victory over death is the theme for our reflection. The greatest enemy of human beings is death. Death ends our lives and relationship with our beloved ones on earth. It is refreshing and delightful to know that Christ overcame the greatest enemy of every…

HOLY SATURDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, it’s never too late for anyone. The repentant criminal’s encounter with Jesus on the cross shows that it’s never too late for anyone to repent and be saved. There are two types of sinners; the unrepentant sinners and the repentant sinners. The first criminal who represents…

ISAIAH 53:1-9 HEBREWS 10:16-25 John 19:16-37 GOOD FRIDAY REFLECTION Dying with Christ is the theme for our reflection. Good Friday is believed to be the day Jesus was crucified and died for our transgressions. Dying with Christ means spiritual and moral death and renewal. We shall deliberate on the following points to help us appreciate…

MAUNDY/HOLY THURSDAY REFLECTION EXODUS 12:1-4 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 JOHN 13:1-17 The word Maundy comes from the Latin, ‘mandatum’, or ‘command’ which refers to the instructions Jesus gave His disciples at the Last Supper. There are two important commands given on Maundy Thursday, these commands are love and service. Jesus’ earthly ministry is a demonstration of these…

PASSION WEEK REFLECTIONS The theme for our reflection is, strength for the time when we are weak. It is refreshing and rejuvenating to see friends coming to our aid in times of trouble. We are strengthened emotionally even when we appear to be physically weak by virtue of the agony we find ourselves in when…

PASSION WEEK REFLECTIONS The theme for our reflection is prayer for strength in the time of distress. Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Distress is extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. Every human being goes through a time of distress because of the uncertainties of life. Losing a…

PASSION WEEK REFLECTIONS The greater is called to serve is the theme for our reflection. The normal and reasonable expectation or reality in the world is that the greater is served by His subordinates or servants. Indeed, one of the reasons for which many people yearning to become rich and powerful through any means possible…

ISAIAH 50:1-7 PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 LUKE 19:28-40 LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 40 – SUNDAY REFLECTION) Suffering for a purpose is the theme of our reflection. Suffering is the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship. A Purpose is a reason for which something is done. As we prepare to observe the Passion week, it is important to…

ISAIAH 50:1-7 EPHESIANS 2:5-11 LUKE 19:28-40 LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 40 – SUNDAY REFLECTION) Suffering for a purpose is the theme of our reflection. Suffering is the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship. A Purpose is a reason for which something is done. As we prepare to observe the Passion week, it is important to…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 38) The theme for our reflection is, with the end in sight. With the end in sight means something will soon be ending or accomplished. Jesus revealed to His audience that the temple together with all the things they were seeing will be destroyed when the world comes to an end. (Luke…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 37) The bare necessities is the theme for our reflection. The bare necessities is an idiomatic expression that means having only the basic things that you need to survive and nothing extra. Jesus made two profound statements about paying taxes and the resurrection. The Scribes, the Chief Priest together with Sadducees were…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 36) Telling the Good News is the theme for our reflection. The Good News is summed up in John 3:16 which says “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Another important Biblical passage that captures…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 34) ‘Yet more miles to go’ is the theme for our reflection. ‘Yet more miles to go’ is an expression which metaphorically means having much to do in life before dying. In other words, we have much to do as servants or stewards of the Lord before His second coming. Dear friend…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 32) On the threshold is the theme for our reflection. On the threshold means the place or point of entering or beginning. God appointed Johsua and gave him instructions on the threshold of the promised land. On the threshold may also signify a new beginning in a person’s life. The most important…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 31) Deliver us from evil is the theme for our reflection. A person or thing is evil if the person or thing causes harm, distress, sorrow or calamity. Deliver us from evil is a prayer of redemption from anything that may bring sorrow or calamity into our lives. There are different sources…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 29) The theme for our reflection is “in the eye of the beholder.” The eye of the beholder is an expression which means something is perceived as a matter of personal opinion. An examples is beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In as much as in the eye of the…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 27) You’ve got a friend is the theme for our reflection. A friend is one that is not hostile but shows love, affection or care. The actions of a person towards you proves whether he or she is your friend or not. Jesus puts it in another way that “For he who…

JOSHUA 5:9-12 2 CORINTHIANS 5:16-21 LUKE 15:11-32 LENT REFLECTION (DAY 26- SUNDAY REFLECTION) The theme for our reflection is independence without God is slavery. Independence is being free from outside control. A slave is a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them, slavery, therefore, is the state of…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 25) Cast your anxieties is the theme for our reflection. To cast is an act of throwing something forcefully. To cast your anxieties means to throw forcefully your anxieties upon the Lord because they are burdensome. If there is a person to cast then there is another to who is stronger in…

LENT REFLECTIONS (DAY 24) Don’t be anxious is the theme for today’s reflection. Being anxious is showing signs of extreme uneasiness or brooding fear about something unpleasant likely to happen. We can simply say being anxious is a state of uneasiness as a result of a real or perceived danger. More often than not, we…