Scripture Reading: 2 Co 1:9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: Reflections: Paul recounts his story of the troubles that befell him and the other Apostles in Asia. He underscored the fact that...
Scripture Reading: Luke 17:4-6 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. Reflections: Jesus highlighted the issue of offenses and forgiveness and established the right response and approach to ensure...
Scripture Reading: Gen 35:18 And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin. Reflections: Rachel was in great labor pains and struggled to give birth to her son. Unfortunately she died just after...
Scripture Reading: Psalm 91:3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. Reflections: Life, often times, presents hidden dangers (snare of the Fowler) and deadly diseases (noisome pestilence) which constitutes a threat to one’s wellbeing and survival. Once you are caught in...
Scripture Reading: Hosea 4:11 Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart. Reflections: The prophet Hosea in discussing the backslidden nature of Israel, notes that their heart had been taken away by whoredom and wine. Figuratively, the heart denotes the will or centre of emotions of a person....
Scripture Reading: 1Kings 18:42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his legs. Reflections: The land of Israel had been without rain for three years and...
Scripture Reading: Act 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Reflections: The writer of Acts speaks about the healing and deliverance ministry of Jesus...
Scripture Reading: Exo 6:9 And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage. Reflections: When Moses arrived in Egypt to bring deliverance to Israel, he found his people in a hopeless state. They were so anguished...
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 28:5-6 In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people, And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the...
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 6:6-8 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Reflections: Solomon commends the inherent ability of the ant to store up her own...