Walk With Me #Deararn.

Ever being in that space, where you had to stop and do nothing? Where your effort can’t help the matter? Have you ever felt stuck? That moment when you cannot feel the presence of God.   What should the Christian disposition be? Ever being in that space, where you had to stop and do nothing? When your effort can’t help the matter? Have you ever felt stuck? That moment when you cannot feel the pres...

As we continue the countdown of our walk, it is imperative that we settle some things. We must ask ourselves some salient questions: How have we changed? Are we more like Christ, or have we drifted too far out? Are we really in the faith? Is Christ living in us, or do we need someone to jolt us back to life? Are we taking Christ and His works for granted? How do we define truth? What is the truth,...

Every one of them had their own unique relationship with Him. These women were eternally committed, they had been saved and rescued from much. He made so much difference in their lives that committing to Him was their grateful act. But now, they don’t even know what to believe. He held so much hope and now…     His deposits in their lives demanded their loyalty even in death. They loved Him so muc...

Life is in the blood; when we take or observe communion, we take on the life of Christ. It is called the power of exchange. Since the cutting of the covenant makes one of the two parties involved, the believer has access to everything Christ has. He is transformed, forgiven, revived, renewed, healed, delivered, protected, preserved, enlightened and at peace with God. The terms of the covenants are...

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 would rather fast 100 days than say sorry to the one they have wronged they would pray loud, and sit in the front pews but take bribes in the office They would pay tithe but neglect their parents Have you met them? “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—j...

Every crossroads of life is an invitation to let go of the past and embrace the future. But, unfortunately, every time we hold on to the past, we imprison the present and delay the future.    Every decision is our declaration of the relationship we are willing to pursue. There are only two forces in life, light and darkness, God or the devil. Our decisions reveal who we have voted to rule our live...

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 hobnobbed with Jesus. They got to taste and handle the power of the world to come. They learnt many lessons...

Pontius Pilate, the self-serving coward acting tough 5th Roman governor of Judea. His appointment was by Emperor Tiberias, and he ruled for ten years. He needed to belong, had to please the people, and would convict an innocent man so that he would be friends with headquarters.  He knew the drill but was hungry for acceptance. He got the warning, and his wife sent him a word, but he was far too dr...

  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 furthe...

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 burden on the people. They envied the man. He got the job done so effortlessly.    Then came...

Simon Peter, the reed, renamed 'the rock', was the feisty one amongst the disciples. His zeal put him in front of activities in the group. Whilst the master did not appoint anyone to any unique position, Peter stationed himself as the number one among the disciples. He had an opinion about almost everything.  Peter was sure of his loyalty to Christ even if others denied Him. It did not tak...

  Mary was young, maybe teenage when the angel came visiting. She became the custodian of Gods heart from that encounter. Heaven trusted her womb to carry the Saviour of the whole world. She was given the brief and her response till date leaves me in awe.   And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when s...

Do you sometimes wonder how destiny makes his house calls? Have you ever imagined that you were on his list? 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, but wait, that is all needed for destiny to come calling. The account was reported in three of the four...

The sun was sitting in all its strength on Friday afternoon, but a few hours before the ceremonies would kick off. That many were hurrying to the city, and human traffic was at its peak was part of the drama. But, despite the hustle and bustle, an event was playing out, and no one could claim not to notice. It was the 'prophet', the thorn in the flesh of the Temple's elders, bearing a...

Judas, the son of Iscariot, was the only southerner amongst Jesus' disciples. To have made it to one of the twelve, we can deduce that he had innate attributes that qualified him for the Master's pick. Like the other eleven, his brief was first to be with Jesus and then to make disciples of men. They were together with the master day and night, save when they were sent to the city on a mis...

Let us call it the secret place of Jesus. The Bible tells us it was His custom to withdraw to the garden so He could commune with the Father. We know that He had a regular time and place for prayer. We also know that He did something once heaven endorsed it. We may want to ask. 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...

The sacredness of the communion table and its tremendous power were ingrained into me early in life. I must have been about ten or eleven years old. The elements were prepared by people who had seeded their lives to God and His service. If the sacredness of the communion could be described from a little girl's perspective, it would read; thus, The Reverend Fathers and Sisters always wore white. Th...

Dinner was set, and all were made ready. Time to eat, and the Master requested a towel and a washbasin. Naturally, hearts were curious. What again, they must have wondered. Their Master's leadership; is the style characterised by twists and turns, surprises, and awe-inspiring moves. They became much better people just hanging around him. Their ignorant life made full of clout and wisdom, and power...

Have you ever picked up a book, skimmed through the pages and felt your life was being surveilled? Did the words therein make you feel like your personal space was being invaded? Did any word tug at you so much that you felt like engaging the author and giving them a piece of your mind? I am sure you attempted to skip some pages and discovered you were engrossed. Some of the thoughts provided made...

I have lived many Easter seasons. My early years in the choir and lay readers society, and my adult years as an intercessor and counsellor. The years as a member of the choir and lay readers were all about singing Easter songs and reading about the passion of Christ. Wait! As I write this, the word passion jumps at me. The thought of someone feeling so passionately about me to lay down his life so...

OF FIGS AND THE POWER OF WORDS The crusade ground was packed full, hardly standing room. The crowd was excited, the message of the cross was celebrated, and many marched forward to receive Christ. It was a very good meeting, the type that rewards all the preparation that went into putting it together. The Man of God and his crew were happy but exhausted. They retired early as the Master had warned...

He was on His way to the grand finale. This was the mother of all assignments. Jesus was making His way to Jerusalem. He had already spoken about His death and all that would lead to it. But now he needed some vessels. He is always in the know; He knows where the vessels for the very next assignment are located. He was specific. You would find them, by the way, he said. In waiting to hear how the...

Is it looking like this season of your life is about to end? are you sensing a transition? Walk the days before Jesus heads to Jerusalem. What He said to His followers.

In middle eastern culture, food and feasting is a crucial fixture. Families and friends would come together to feast. It was the symbol of relaxation, fellowship, hospitality and generosity. The story in Luke chapter 7 describes one such occasion. Jesus was present as a guest. Being a desert region, people would trek long distances through hot and dusty roads to reach their destination. The result...