Walk With Me #Deararn.

But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 3 So they went in, but they didn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes. 5 The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then...

Pilate asked the question of the Jews. What do you want me to do with the one called the king of the Jews? They answered, “Crucify Him!” The same question is thrown at us daily. Life is full of choices, and we have to make them at every turn. The issues of life have only one assignment, determine to which side of the divide we have chosen to subscribe. We are admonished to stay close to Jesus, imb...

So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” John 20: 25 If there was ever a role play and we were to identify with one of Jesus’ disciples, my first option would be Thomas the Twin. I would readily admit my need to see for myself....

That Jesus did not remain in the grave is a testament that good would always prevail over evil. That He revealed Himself to many after He rose is proof that death has no power over the son of God and anyone who trusts Him. Biblical accounts and history confirm that Jesus rose from the grave three days after He was crucified. He remains the only religious leader whose grave is empty to date. His re...

The memory of the righteous is blessed...

Have you ever had to endure the silence of heaven? Have you ever desperately needed a word, and none came? Do you have unanswered questions, that period when you would do anything to know what God thought of an issue? Or the time when all around you is dark, and all you asked was a ray of hope, a flicker of light, a word, a sign, anything but silence.

The central theme in the Christian faith. It symbolizes love, sacrifice and redemption

The women, His mama, Mary, the other Mary, the mother of James and Joses, and Mary Magdalene, were part of the long and dark journey. They were privy to His shame and suffering and eventual death. They had their questions but remained loyal even in the face of hopelessness. Every one of them had a unique relationship with Him. These women were eternally committed, having been rescued from much. He...

There were seventy; then there were twelve and three and one. How close would you come? Jesus had them at different levels. When he needed the crowd effect, then the seventy came in handy. Then there was the everyday mission, and the twelve was just enough. Finally, He had His three buddies when the need for heart matters arose. With them, He was comfortable with vulnerability. With them, He could...

They expect a King who would lead them to war and remove them from under the oppression of Roman rule. He came as the Prince of peace, humble servant, man of sorrows? What do you expect from Jesus is still a relevant question today

After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples. 29 As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. 30 “Go into that village over there,” he told them. “As you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying...

When we understand the depth of love and the extent of the grace that brought us salvation, we will live in gratitude and humble service. We would be eager to bring many into the same knowledge so they can also enjoy the privileges we have as children of God. We would delight in showcasing Jesus in our daily walk, never taking grace for granted and gladly living for truth, the person of Jesus. The...

When we understand the depth of love and the extent of the grace that brought us salvation, we will live in gratitude and humble service. We would be eager to bring many into the same knowledge so they can also enjoy the privileges we have as children of God. We would delight in showcasing Jesus in our daily walk, never taking grace for granted and gladly living for truth, the person of Jesus. The...

  It had been a long night and an arduous day. Jesus was dragged through town; He endured the torture, pain, and agony of being lied against and condemned for a sin He did not commit. The Saviour of the world was treated like a common criminal by the people who had hailed Him as the King just a while before. He faced the courts of Annas, Caiaphas, Herod and Pilate and having a sentence of death pr...

He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach Mark 3:14 For three years plus, Jesus devoted Himself to the disciples. Men who got the seat primarily so they could be with Him. He took time to teach, provide, lead, shield, care, defend, inspire, secure, and give them a sense of purpose. They were illiterate folk who held no real promise until they hobnobb...

In the drama of Jesus' trial and eventual execution, we see a long list of infamous characters no one would want to name their children after. Judas, Annas, Caiaphas, Herod, Pilate. We would call them the bad guys of the Jesus drama. Fueled by vices like greed, ambition, abuse of power, cruelty and wickedness, these folk have etched their names in the annals of history alright but for engineer...

What is, has been and will forever be. Put another way, there is nothing new under the sun. The elders of the council had gotten desperate. They needed to be rid of the man Jesus. He made nonsense of their ideologies, and to make matters worse, the people loved Him. Why won't they? He solved their problem and charged nothing in return. The Sanhedrin never did anything without laying a further...

Peter was sure of his loyalty to Christ even if others denied Him. It did not take long before he learned it was not about self-will. It was all of grace. The man who boasted about staying true to the Master no matter what confronted them found himself failing at the slightest provocation, even before a servant girl, a grown man swearing before a servant. Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before...

Lent is a time of reflection and introspection. It is a time to self discipline. It is a time to join other believers as we self correct, acknowledge our frailties and ask for divine help. Lent is a commitment to spiritual growth

The day before, He had the Passover meal with his friends and close associates. He told them it was time to fulfil the prophecy, and yes, they came for him. Accusations were levied, and guilty was the verdict. His mother, by then, had become a follower of Christ, the anointed one. The day came, and He had to walk the long road Via Dolorosa, bearing the cross, the emblem of guilt and shame. It was...

Religion is a set of ordinances, beliefs, systems, rules, traditions, behavioural attitudes, ethics, and moral codes, organised to ensure strict adherence to its tenets and geared towards the worship of the preference of a "higher" being or force. It seeks to govern its followers with strict rules, which no compliance commands dire consequences. It also emphasises the role of effort and...

Do you sometimes wonder how destiny makes his house calls? Have you ever imagined if you were on Fortune's list, and if not, what would you need to be? Let us meet Simon of Cyrene. He was one of those we would term "waka pass" (one who makes a cameo appearance) characters in a role play. He got a one-liner mention in the History of Life, the Bible, and God's Manual for anyone int...

How have the events of the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ shaped your outlook on life? The martyrs of old felt it was an honour to suffer for Christ. How would you compare your suffering to that of the martyrs and to Christs?

What would you do if you knew someone who has done life with you is about to do you in? How would you react if your trusted ally became your greatest enemy? How do you deal with a foe wearing the garb of an ally, and you have the power to get them or, better still, stop their evil act, but you would not because they are working in line with God's purpose for your life?

What is it about having a prayer place and time? Does it mean God would not hear us otherwise? On the contrary, it is the force of habit. The art of separating ourselves into specific locations signals that we consider prayer crucial to life and value our time with God. It is an honour to be allowed in God’s presence. Separating ourselves to receive such grace is a delightsome act. Blessed are tho...