A Friend of Jesus

Hello, Moments - Sunday 10 November 2024 Daniel 6:10 NKJV Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days. Prayer : Lord teach and guide me on how to react when I face different challenges in li...

Hello, How much do you want it? - Sunday 03 November 2024 James 1:5-8 NKJV If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. [6] But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. [7] For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord...

Hello, Walk behind God - Sunday 27 October 2024 - Following It seems that society is telling us to follow someone; social media, career, servant of God, family member, relative, friend, mentor, others. “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭9‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭AMP‬‬ “Then Moses called to Joshua and sa...

Hello, Taught by God - Sunday 20 October 2024 ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭AMP‬‬ “If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him.” Prayer : Father help me to always come to you for wisdom and guidance in the name of Jesus. Taught - Impart knowledge or...

Hello, Value in listening - Sunday 13 October 2024 “But his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”” ‭‭John‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Prayer : stop debating/negotiating with the word of God. Listen - pay attention and/or show interest Age, position, title, acquisitions, and race sometimes get in the way of people listening to sound advise, Exodus 18:13-27 NKJV And so it was, on the next day, t...

Hello, Fear vs wisdom - Sunday 06 October 2024 Fear - Emotion induced by perceived danger Wisdom - Deep understanding or knowledge of a subject Prayer : Lord take away fear in my mind and replace it with understanding in the name of Jesus Christ. Most of our prayers are open ended prayers. We do not follow it up with what should happen next. ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “For God has not given us a...

Hello, Choices - Sunday 29 September 2024 Matthew 4:9 “I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.” Prayer : Lord help me to make the right choices in the name of Jesus Christ. from the beginning (Genesis) to the end (Revelation) the scriptures are full of choices given to man by the Creator, God Almighty. Deuteronomy 30:19-20 NLT "Today I have given you the choice...

Know where you are - Sunday 22 September 2024 Understand / be aware ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ “For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Prayer : Father open my spirit, mind, and heart to understand your word and other subjects in this world for my benefit, Amen. Married and yet acting single A parent / guardian and yet not being responsible. Employed and behav...

Hello, Race against time - Sunday 15 September 2024 It is about time that preachers (whatever title/office) start to “Talk to people”. This is communicating with the purpose to provide information. As we grow society has always said “years are being added to us”. The reality is that “our time on earth is being reduced”. So celebrate every moment of your life. ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “For the wo...

Hello, Too familiar with God - Sunday September 2024 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NKJV pray without ceasing, Prayer : Father I want to be near you all my life in Jesus name. There is a danger in becoming too familiar with God; Lose respect Value less Take for granted Not appreciate accordingly Joshua 3:4 NKJV Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure. Do not come...

Hello, How Jesus Christ went out - Sunday 1 September 2024 Matthew 7:1&2 7 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Prayer: Lord help me that I may refrain from judging others in the name of Jesus Christ. “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling c...

Hello, There is hope - Sunday 25 August 2024 Expectation of a positive outcome From creation what man was given by God is hope. As you read on from Genesis through scripture into the New Testament. You will realize that hope is what God keeps giving to man. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭71‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “For You are my hope, O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth. By You I have been upheld from birth; You are...

Hello, God with me - Sunday 18 August 2024 Matthew 1:23 KJV “Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel” (which being interpreted is, “God with us”). Prayer: Father I desire that you’re with me always as I have Jesus Christ in me, Amen! Over the years for many generations, as a people we have blindly or ignorantly used the phrase “God be...

Hello, While waiting- Sunday 11 August 2024 “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Waiting - anticipate / expect / be ready Opening remarks: In life we will all find ourselves at some point waiting for something or someone. An opportunity Marriage Breakthrough Elections New job Examination Child Outreach Anointing Exodus...

Hello, Fully obeying God - Sunday 4 August 2024 Genesis 6:22 NIV Noah did everything just as God commanded him. As children of God we probably have heard the scripture that says “obedience if better than sacrifice” (1 Samuel 15:22). Do we truly understand what that means? Are we aware of consequences that follow as a result of not obeying the word of God? Has obedience become subjective (emotional...

Hello, Unnatural - Sunday 28 July 2024 ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do...

Hello, God first - Sunday 21 July 2024 Matthew 6:9-10 NKJV 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Praise, success and victory can easily cause us to forgot the source . Remember that all things are possible only through Jesus Christ. Former President Donal Trump after his assas...

Hello, The time of life - Sunday 14 June 2024 “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭29‬-‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Prayer : Lord help me to have patience in the name of Jesus Christ Genesis 18:10 NKJV And He said, "I will certainly return to you according to the time of l...

Hello, Haunted - Sunday 7 July 2024 John 8:7 NKJV So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first." Prayer : Lord. Help me to be humble and not judge others in Jesus name. Oppressed or disturbed John 1:43-46 NKJV The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to h...

Hello, You cannot have everything - Sunday 30 June 2024 Pay respect to Bishop CW Kapenga Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬-‭10‬, ‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬ “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: Fo...

Hello, The benefits of God - Sunday 23 June 2024 John 10:10 NKJV The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Prayer: Father may you grant me life everywhere (plenty) Advantage / value / profit It is important for a child of God to understand exactly what it means to have God and trust in Him....

Hello, Bring your case to God - Sunday 16 June 2024 Matter / affair / set of circumstances Man in his nature wants to be heard and feed listened to. This is why people love to speak and share life details with others. The trouble with this is to establish whether you’re speaking with the right person/people. Numbers 27:1-11 NKJV Then came the daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher, the son of G...

Hello, Out of season Time / favor / opportunity/ expectation / moment / comfort zone / preference Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: Prayer: Understanding of times / seasons and acting in accordance with God’s word. Most believes concede to failure, disappointments, heartache, embarrassment, sadness, depression, suffering, loss, etc becaus...

Hello, Open window - Sunday 26 May 2024 An opening or an aperture A window is a beautiful thing and its potential is fully realized when it is opened. More light, fresh air, clear vision, sounds from the outside of nature and even people. Daniel 6:10 NKJV Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on...

Hello, Reports - Sunday 02 June 2024 John 9:6-7 NKJV When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. [7] And He said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing. Prayer : listen and apply the word of God Life is and has always...