• YOU CANNOT SERVE GOD AND WEALTH

    AMOS 8:4-7 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10 LUKE 16:1-13 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is you cannot serve God and wealth. God is the creator of the universe and the supreme being worthy of worship by His creations. Wealth on the other hand is the abundance of valuable possessions or money. It is important to…

  • WINNING BACK THAT WHICH IS LOST (1 SAMUEL 30:3-20)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Winning back that which is lost” To win back that which is lost means to fight and retrieve one’s bona fide property. We shall reflect on the fact that to win back that which is lost requires the enablement and guidance of the Lord. In 1 Samuel 30, after…

  • THE COST OF DISOBEDIENCE (1 SAMUEL 28:3-20)

    REFLECTION The cost of disobedience is the theme for our reflection. Disobedience is not following the rules or instructions given to you by an authority figure. “The cost of disobedience” refers to the negative consequences, punishments, or losses incurred as a result of failing to obey rules, laws, or commands, whether from a divine authority, social…

  • TAKING ADVANTAGE (1 SAMUEL 24:1-12)

    Kindly click or follow the link to listen to today’s reflection. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1QzRvKb7VE/  REFLECTION Taking advantage is the theme for our reflection. To take advantage is to explore or seize a favourable opportunity to execute an action. Taking advantage in the context of our reflection means seizing the opportunity to harm one’s enemy when he or…

  • JONATHAN AND DAVID’S BOND (1 SAMUEL 19:1-7)

    REFLECTION The theme of our reflection is the bond between Jonathan and David. A bond is a close connection between two or more people based on shared feelings, experiences or interests. We shall focus on the bond between David and Jonathan. Jonathan was a man of integrity who reasoned beyond his father’s paranoid character and…

  • CONFIDENCE IN TIME OF PERIL. (1 SAMUEL 17:8-58)

    REFLECTION Confidence in time of peril is the theme for our reflection. Confidence is the belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something. For Christians, confidence is having faith or relying on God in all situations. Peril on the other hand means serious and immediate danger. We may rephrase the…

  • GOD’S FAVOUR (1 SAMUEL 9:15-10:2)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is God’s Favour. God’s favour is the divine grace, kindness, and approval shown by God to people, leading to blessings and special treatment. We shall reflect on the fact that in God’s economy, the least are also favoured. Beloved in the Lord, when the people of God requested a…

  • GOD’S UNIQUE KIND OF FORGIVENESS

    EXODUS 32:7-141 TIMOTHY 1:12-17LUKE 15:1-10 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is God’s unique kind of love of forgiveness. God’s unique kind of forgiveness borne out of His love for us through His son Jesus Christ. It is when He graciously and mercifully declares us justified although we have sinned against Him and deserve…

  • GOD IS LOVE, HEED THE WARNINGS (1 SAMUEL 8:1-22)

    GOD IS LOVE, HEED THE WARNINGS (1 SAMUEL 8:1-22) REFLECTION “God is love, heed the warnings” is the theme for our reflection. “God is love, heed the warnings” means that God cares for us unconditionally; therefore, we must listen and follow admonishment. We shall reflect on the fact that God loves us unconditionally and He…

  • THE PEOPLE TURN BACK TO GOD (1 SAMUEL 7:1-12)

    REFLECTON The theme for our reflection is “The people turn back to God” To turn back to God is a sign of repentance. We shall reflect on the fact that when we turn back to God, we shall experience His redemptive power. In 1 Samuel 7, after twenty years with the Ark of the Covenant, Samuel…

  • A BELIEVER’S WORST PREDICAMENT (1 SAMUEL 4:1-21)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “A believer’s Worst predicament” “Worst predicament” refers to the most difficult, unpleasant, or dangerous situation, particularly one that is hard to get out of or resolve. We shall reflect on the fact that a believer’s worst predicament is when the glory of God departs from him or her. This fact…

  • HERE I AM (1 SAMUEL 3:1-21)

    HERE I AM (1 SAMUEL 3:1-21) REFLECTION “Here I am” is the theme for our reflection. “Here I am” is a statement in response to someone searching for or looking for you. It is the willingness to be found by whoever is calling us. We shall reflect on the fact that to prove our readiness…

  • A VOW FULFILLED (1 SAMUEL 1:19-28)

    REFLECTION “A vow fulfilled” is the theme for our reflection. A “vow fulfilled” means successfully carrying out a solemn promise, obligation, or commitment made to God or another person. We shall reflect on the fact that we must have a parental vow of offering our children as living sacrifices unto the Lord, with the hope that they…

  • WHAT’S IN A NAME? (JOHN 20:1-10

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “What’s in a name?” The question, “What’s in a name?”  refers to the idea that a name is merely a label and doesn’t inherently change the nature of the thing it represents. We shall reflect on the fact that there were people who were not named in Scripture,…

  • THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP

    SCRIPTURE READINGPSALM 139:1-6, 13-18PHILEMON 1:8-21LUKE 14:25-33 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “bearing the cost of discipleship.” A disciple is a believer and follower of Jesus Christ. The cost of discipleship is the suffering, challenges, or burdens a person must carry or incur on account of following Jesus or becoming His disciple. The…

  • HIDDEN DEPTHS (MARK 14:12-16)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Hidden Depths.” Hidden Depths refers to profound or subtle qualities that are not immediately obvious in a person, thing, or situation, requiring deeper insight or time to discover. We shall reflect on the fact that apart from the main actors of Jesus’ ministry, there are hidden depths of people…

  • GENEROSITY AND CRITICISM (MARK 14:1-9)

    GENEROSITY AND CRITICISM (MARK 14:1-9) REFLECTION  Generosity and Criticism” is the theme for our reflection. Generosity is the willingness to give or support others. Criticism is the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. We shall reflect on the fact that being generous to the poor is a collective responsibility; therefore, we…

  • THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLETS (MARK 12:41-44)

    THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLETS (MARK 12:41-44) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Throw down the gauntlets”. Throw down the gauntlet is an idiomatic expression which means to challenge or confront someone. Jesus threw down the gauntlets when He told the disciples the true essence of giving at the place of worship. Jesus helps us to…

  • EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT (MARK 1:29-31)

    REFLECTION “Extra, Extra, read all about it” is the theme for our reflection. An extra is a term of art in the film industry. It is the name for an actor who plays supporting roles in movies. In film, an extra is a performer, also known as a background actor or supporting artist, who appears in…

  • SELDOM TOLD (2 KINGS 5:1-5)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Seldom told. “Seldom told” means rarely or infrequently mentioned. The word “seldom” means “rarely” or “infrequently,” so when something is “seldom told,” it means it is not told very often or that it is a rare occurrence to be told that thing. We shall reflect on the fact that many…

  • HUMILITY BRINGS EXALTATION

    SCRIPTURE READINGSJEREMIAH 2:4-13HEBREWS 13:1-8, 15-16LUKE 14:7-14 SUNDAY REFLECTION Humility brings exaltation is the theme of our reflection. Humility is having the quality of low self-regard and a sense of unworthiness to serve, relate and work with others. The opposite of humility is pride. It is the feeling that one is more important than others. Exaltation, on…

  • ENCOURAGED THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD (ACTS 15: 30-35)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Encouraged through the Word of God” To be encouraged means to be inspired, emboldened or strengthened. Encouraged through the Word of God means drawing inspiration and strength from God’s will and promises in Scripture. It also means being guided by the sermons, exhortations and reflection from Scripture. We…

  • NOW TO HIM WHO IS ABLE (EPHESIANS 3:7-21)

    REFELCTION The theme for our reflection is “To Him who is able”. To be able means having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something or being able to solve a problem. We shall reflect on the fact that while we are unable or limited in our abilities, we rely on the God who is…

  • THE GOD WHO RESCUES (PSALM 18:1-9)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The God who rescues” To rescue means to save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation. We shall reflect on the fact that we serve a God who watches over us and rescues us from our enemies. Beloved in the Lord, David’s life was an example and testimony…

  • DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED (DEUTERONOMY 31:1-8)

    REFLECTION “Do not be discouraged” is the theme for our reflection. Do not be discouraged means do not be disheartened or lose confidence. We shall reflect on the fact that we must not be discouraged because God is always with us. Beloved in the Lord, we must not be discouraged because God is always with…

  • IMITATING CHRIST’S HUMILITY (PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4)

    REFLECTION “Imitating Christ’s Humility” is the theme for our reflection. To imitate means to copy someone’s speech or behaviour, or to copy something as a model. Christ’s humility is serving God and humanity, doing the will of God rather than one’s will and considering others more important than oneself. The theme is a call to…

  • COMFORT MY PEOPLE (PSALM 24:1-3)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Comfort my people.” To comfort means to give strength and hope to others who are in trouble or emotional pain. We shall reflect on the fact that our greatest comfort is knowing that God is supreme and owns the universe, which he sustains and controls. Beloved in the Lord,…

  • STANDING TALL ( LUKE 21:5-38)

    REFLECTIONS Standing tall is the theme for our reflection. To stand tall means to be brave, proud or confident. Jesus reveals the destruction of Jerusalem and the tribulation of His faithful believers but most importantly, He assures them that during their persecution “…I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries…

  • GOD’S LOVE AND CHURCH TRADITION

    SCRIPTURE READINGS ISAIAH 58:9-14HEBREWS 12:18-29LUKE 13:10-17 SUNDAY REFLECTION God’s love and church tradition is the theme for our reflection. God’s love is the unconditional love He has for His children or believers through our Lord Jesus Christ. Church Tradition is a body of doctrines, customs or practices of a church, believed to have divine authority…

  • WHOSE SON IS THE CHRIST? (LUKE 20:27-21:4)

    REFLECTION “Whose Son is the Christ?” is the theme for our reflection. Jesus seized the opportunity to teach his audience about the humanity and divinity of the Messiah. Beloved in the Lord, it was common knowledge that Jesus is the son of David or a descendant of David; however, for the Sadducees, if there is…

  • A REJECTED STONE (LUKE 20:1-26)

    Jesus is the cornerstone. REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the rejected stone. In ancient civilization, stones and clay where used for most part of a building. Some of the stones served as building blocks and others as the foundational blocks. Jesus compared himself to a stone which was rejected by the master skilled…

  • SHOUTING STONES! (LUKE 19:28-48)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is shouting stones. Stones are not living things therefore it is impossible for stones to shout yet when the disciples were saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the Pharisees in the…

  • STEPS TO RECONCILIATION: RESTITUTION (LUKE 19:1-10)

    STEPS TO RECONCILIATION: RESTITUTION (LUKE 19:1-10) REFLECTION “Steps to reconciliation: Restitution” is the theme for our reflection. Restitution is the act of giving back to a person something that was lost or stolen. It also means compensating a victim for the loss incurred as a result of the offender’s actions. In other words, restitution is the…

  • THREADING THE CAMEL (LUKE 18:18-43)

    “Threading the camel” is the theme for our reflection. Threading the camel is a figure of speech, precisely a hyperbole or a metaphor which Jesus used to communicate the lesson that a camel has the possibility of entering through the tiny hole of a sewing needle than a materialistic person who is obsessed with money…

  • WORDS OF LIFE’S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE (LUKE 17:20-37)

    REFLECTION Words of life’s ultimate challenge is the theme for our reflection. These are words that put our readiness to enter into the Kingdom of God at the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to the test. The words of life’s ultimate challenge are “Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but…

  • KNOWING THE TIMES

    SCRIPTURE READINGS PSALM 80:1-2, 8-19HEBREWS 11:32-40LUKE 12:49-56 SUNDAY REFLECTION Knowing the times is the theme for our reflection. Knowing the times means taking note of the indicators or occurrences that lead to an event. It also means being aware of the signs that an anticipated event is approaching. Knowing the times also means becoming aware…

  • WORDS THAT UNLOCK AND REVEAL KINGDOM VALUES (LUKE 17:1-19)

    REFLECTION “Words that unlock and reveal the Kingdom values” is the theme for our reflection. To unlock and reveal is to enlighten or make a person aware of a hidden fact. Kingdom values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate the attitudes or actions of Christians. Jesus unlocks and reveals five important facts…

  • WORDS TO OPEN CLOSED MINDS (LUKE 16:19-31)

    REFLECTION Words to open closed minds is the theme for our reflection. A closed-minded person is a person who is not willing to consider different ideas or opinions. In our reflection, closed minds or close-minded persons are people who are unrepentant hence they do not obey the Scriptures nor listen to the Salvation message of…

  • FAITHFUL DEALING (LUKE 16:1-18)

    REFLECTIONFaithful dealing is the theme for our reflection. To be faithful means to be trustworthy or dependable. Dealing refers to a way of doing business. Faithful dealing means a trustworthy or dependable way of managing or doing business. The theme paints a picture of a steward managing the business of his master. Faithful dealing is…

  • EXAMPLES RECONCILIATION: THE LOST SON AND THE FATHER (LUKE 15:11-32)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is, “Examples of reconciliation: the lost son and the Father. Reconciliation is the restoration of a broken relationship. Typically, the restoration is between an offended party and an offender. We shall reflect on the fact that reconciliation between God and sinful humanity takes place when sinful and lost humanity…

  • A LOST SHEEP AND COIN (LUKE 15:1-10)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “A lost sheep and coin” A sheep is a farm animal with thick wool that eats grass and is kept for its wool, skin, and meat. A coin is a flat disc or piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money. Jesus used the parable of…

  • YOU ARE A CHOSEN VESSEL OF CHRIST (1 JOHN 5:1-13)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection today is “You are a chosen vessel of Christ.” A ‘vessel’ is a person who has a particular quality or who is used for a specific purpose. We can therefore rephrase the theme to read “Chosen by Christ to serve God’s purpose. We shall reflect on the fact that…

  • READINESS FOR THE LORD’S COMING

    SCRIPTURE READING PSALM 50:22-23HEBREWS 11:8-16LUKE 12:35-40 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Readiness for the Lord’s coming” Readiness is the state of being fully prepared for something. Readiness for the Lord’s coming is the state of being fully prepared for the final appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will come and redeem those…

  • CRUSHED BUT NOT DEFEATED (2 CORINTHIANS 4:7-14)

    REFLECTION Crushed but not defeated is the theme for our reflection. Paul demonstrated to the Corinthian Christians the restorative power of God at work in the believer who endures suffering. Ordinarily, a person who is crushed may either end up permanently or partially disabled or die out of the crush, but Paul bore testimony that…

  • GLORY AND UNITY (JOHN 17:20-26)

    REFLECTION “Glory and unity” is the theme for our reflection. The glory of God means the manifestation of God’s presence. Unity means a state of being joined as a whole. Jesus prayed for His disciples and all believers, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me…

  • WALKING ON WATER (MATTHEW 14:22-36)

    REFLECTION Jesus rescues the disciples from being destroyed by a violent storm on the sea and enables Peter to walk on water. To walk on water is a humanly impossible activity, but in Matthew 19:26, “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” The life…

  • MAKING THE GOOD CONFESSION (1 TIMOTHY 6:11-16)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Making the Good Confession” A confession in the context of our reflection means publicly professing one’s faith in solidarity with other believers and total commitment to God. This confession signifies his commitment to following Christ, living a life dedicated to God, and striving for eternal life. It’s a declaration…

  • REVEALING GOD’S GLORY (2 CORINITHIANS 4:1-6)

    REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Revealing God’s glory” The glory of God is the manifestation of His presence and power. We shall reflect on the fact that we reveal God’s glory when we have an encounter with Jesus through the hearing of the Gospel. Beloved in the Lord, in 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Paul…

  • SET YOUR HEART ON THINGS ABOVE

    SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY REFLECTION Set your heart on things above is the theme for our Sunday reflection. To set one’s heart on something means to have a strong desire or affection for the thing. The theme can thus be rephrased as “have a stronger desire for heavenly things than the ephemeral things on earth. It…

  • GOD’S CHOSEN ONE (JOHN 1:29-34)

    REFLECTION God’s chosen One is the theme for our reflection. “God’s chosen One” means to be divinely selected, called, appointed, consecrated for God’s mission. We shall reflect on the fact that Jesus is God’s chosen One whose mission is to save the world from sin and eternal destruction. Beloved in the Lord, before the coming…