St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church Bekwai

23/06/2026

*MOTIVATIONAL DEVOTIONAL with Rev'd Fr Moses Mensah*
*Tuesday 23rd June,2026*

*A God Who Guides Us — Even to the End*

*"For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end."* *Psalm 48:14 (NIV)*

Psalm 48 is a song of Zion — a triumphant hymn celebrating the majesty, security, and faithfulness of God as experienced by His people in the city of Jerusalem. It begins with the proclamation that "Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise" and moves through imagery of towering battlements, advancing kings, and trembling nations. *But the Psalm does not end with the splendour of the city. It ends with the character of God.*

Verse 14 is the Psalm's capstone — its final, settled word. After all the poetic grandeur, after all the description of Zion's beauty and God's power, the writer arrives at this: *"This God is our God for ever and ever; He will be our guide even to the end."*
The Hebrew word translated "guide" here is nahah — a *word that carries the imagery of a shepherd leading a flock, a father steering a child, a light directing a traveller through dark terrain. It is not passive accompaniment.*

*It is active, intentional, personal direction. And the extraordinary claim of this verse is that this same God* — *the God of eternity, the God before whom kings trembled — promises to guide you, personally, to the very end* .

*One of the quiet anxieties of the human heart is the fear of being abandoned midway.* *Leaders fail us. Friends disappear in difficulty. Institutions we trusted collapse.* *The people we expected to walk with us to the end sometimes leave long before it arrives.*

But the Psalmist draws a sharp and glorious distinction: " *This God" — not the gods of the nations, not the idols of silver and gold, not the powers of this age* — " *is our God for ever and ever." The phrase in Hebrew is le'olam va'ed, meaning literally "unto ages and beyond ages." It speaks of a commitment that does not expire, a covenant that does not have a termination clause, a relationship that neither time nor circumstance can erode.*

*God does not resign from your life when the season becomes complicated. He does not revise His commitment to you when your faith wavers. He does not reassign His guidance to someone more impressive. He is your God. For ever. And ever.*
Philippians 1:6 declares "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." —

The phrase "even to the end" is among the most comforting expressions in all of Scripture. The word translated "end" in the Hebrew (muth) carries the sense of death itself — of life's final threshold. The Psalmist is saying that **God's guidance is not merely for the comfortable middle seasons of life. It extends to the very last step.*
*This is a promise for the days when the road is unclear* .* *It is a word for the season when the diagnosis is frightening, when the future is uncertain, when age has stripped away the certainties you once relied on.* *In those moments, when every human guide has reached the limit of their ability to help, God's guidance does not falter. He guides you — specifically, lovingly, faithfully — even to the end.*

*The believer does not face death as an uncharted wilderness.* David would later write in Psalm 23: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me." This is the same confidence: God does not leave us at the entrance to the valley. He walks through it with us.

*Personal Application*
Today, take a moment to rest in this threefold assurance:
*1. He is your God* — not merely God in general, but yours personally.
*2. He is your God for ever* — His commitment to you has no expiry date.
*3. He will guide you even to the end* — no season of your life is beyond His navigation.
*Wherever you find yourself today — in the brightness of a fruitful season or in the shadows of a difficult one — you are not navigating it alone.* The God of Zion, the God of eternity, the God who made the mountains and set the sea in its boundaries, has promised to guide you. Not to the edge of your comfort zone. Not to the limits of His patience. All the way to the end.

*PRAYER*
Lord God, You are my God — for ever and ever. In a world where so much is uncertain and so many things change without warning, You remain constant. Thank You that Your guidance does not depend on my performance or my strength. Lead me today in the paths that You have prepared. And when I come at last to the end of this earthly journey, let it be Your hand that has guided me there — and Your face that welcomes me home. In Jesus' name.
Amen& Amen.
*Stay blessed*

Memory Verse — Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
"For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."

08/06/2026

*MOTIVATIONAL DEVOTIONAL with Rev'd Fr Moses Mensah*
*Monday 8th June , 2026*

*The Lord My Strength and My Shield*

*“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.”* — *Psalm 28:7 (NKJV)*

*Life often presents us with challenges that can drain our strength and shake our confidence.* *There are moments when burdens seem too heavy, opposition too strong, and the future too uncertain.* In such times, David reminds us of a powerful truth: our strength is not found in ourselves but in the Lord.

David declares, “The Lord is my strength and my shield.” *Strength speaks of God's power that enables us to endure, persevere, and overcome.* When we feel weak, God supplies the grace we need. A shield, on the other hand, represents protection. The Lord not only empowers His children but also guards them against the attacks of the enemy, the pressures of life, and unseen dangers.

Notice the sequence in this verse: “My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped.” *Trust precedes divine help. Faith opens the door for us to experience God's intervention.* David did not place his confidence in human resources, military might, or personal wisdom. He trusted God wholeheartedly, and God came to his aid. The same principle applies to us today.

*When we place our confidence in God, we discover that He is faithful to sustain and deliver us.*
The result of God's help is joy and worship. David says, “Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.”

*Gratitude naturally flows from a heart that has experienced God's faithfulness.* The believer who remembers God's goodness cannot remain silent; praise becomes the language of the redeemed.
Whatever challenge you may be facing today, remember that the Lord is both your strength and your shield. Trust Him completely. Lean on His promises. He will help you in His perfect time, fill your heart with joy, and give you a testimony that will become a song of praise.

*PRAYER*
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my strength when I am weak and my shield when I am vulnerable. Help me to trust You completely in every circumstance. Grant me Your help, fill my heart with joy, and put a song of praise upon my lips. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen& Amen.
*Stay blessed*

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

*MOTIVATIONAL DEVOTIONAL with Rev'd Fr Moses Mensah*
*Thursday 4th June,2026*

*Remember the Lord Your Source*

*“But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today* .” — *Deuteronomy 8:18 (NIV)*

*One of the greatest dangers of prosperity is forgetfulness.* When life is difficult, people often pray fervently and depend on God wholeheartedly. *Yet when success, wealth, and comfort come, there is a temptation to believe that personal intelligence, hard work, or connections alone have produced these blessings.*

Moses warned Israel against this very attitude. As they prepared to enter the Promised Land, he reminded them that every achievement and every resource ultimately comes from God.
*Deuteronomy 8:18 teaches that God is the source of our strength, wisdom, opportunities, and success.* *While diligence and discipline are important, the ability to work, think, create, and prosper is a gift from Him.*

The breath in our lungs, the skills in our hands, and the opportunities before us are all expressions of His grace. Therefore, no one has room for pride or self-glory.
This verse also reveals God's faithfulness. *The Lord blessed Israel not merely to make them comfortable but to fulfill His covenant promises. In the same way, God blesses His children so that His purposes may be accomplished through them.*
*Wealth, influence, education, and positions of authority are not ends in themselves; they are tools for advancing God's kingdom and blessing others.*

Today, take a moment to reflect on the blessings in your life. Whether great or small, acknowledge God as the source. Give thanks for every provision, every open door, and every success. When you remember the Lord, gratitude replaces pride, humility replaces self-sufficiency, and worship replaces boasting.

*May we never become so occupied with God's gifts that we forget the Giver.* May our prosperity lead us closer to Him and not farther away. As we remember Him daily, we position ourselves to enjoy His blessings with thankful hearts and faithful stewardship.

*PRAYER*
Heavenly Father, thank You for being the source of every good thing in my life. Forgive me for the times I have taken credit for what You have done. Help me to remember that all I have and all I am come from You. In Jesus' name.
Amen& Amen.
*Stay blessed*

03/06/2026

*MOTIVATIONAL DEVOTIONAL with Rev'd Fr Moses Mensah*
*Wednesday 3rd June,2026*

*FULLY PERSUADED*

*“Being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised.”* *Romans 4:21*

*Faith reaches its highest expression when it rests confidently on the character and power of God.* In Romans 4, the Apostle Paul presents Abraham as a model of unwavering faith. Humanly speaking, the promise God gave Abraham seemed impossible. He was advanced in age, Sarah's womb was barren, and every visible circumstance contradicted God's word. Yet Abraham remained “fully persuaded” that what God had promised, He was also able to perform.

*To be fully persuaded does not mean that Abraham never faced questions or struggles. Rather, it means that he chose to trust God's promise above his circumstances.* He looked beyond human limitations and fixed his eyes on God's unlimited power. *His confidence was not in himself, his resources, or favorable conditions; it was in the faithfulness of God.*

*Many believers today find themselves standing between God's promise and present reality. We pray, yet answers seem delayed. We trust, yet obstacles appear larger than opportunities.* At such moments, Romans 4:21 challenges us to ask: Am I persuaded by my circumstances or by God's promises? The same God who fulfilled His word to Abraham remains unchanged. His power has not diminished, and His faithfulness has not expired.

*Being fully persuaded requires feeding our hearts with God's Word, remembering His past faithfulness, and refusing to allow doubt to have the final say.* Faith does not deny reality; it simply acknowledges that God is greater than reality. When God speaks, His power guarantees the fulfillment of His purpose.
*Today, whatever promise you are holding onto—whether concerning your family, ministry, health, career, or spiritual growth—place your confidence in the God who cannot lie.* The delay is not a denial. The God who promised is able, and the God who is able is faithful.

*PRAYER*
Heavenly Father, strengthen my faith to trust You completely. Help me to be fully persuaded that You are able to accomplish everything You have promised in Your Word. When doubts arise, remind me of Your faithfulness and power. Teach me to walk by faith and not by sight. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen& Amen.
*Stay blessed*

02/06/2026

*MOTIVATIONAL DEVOTIONAL with Rev'd Fr Moses Mensah*
*Tuesday 2nd June,2026*

*WHEN GOD'S PRESENCE WITHDRAWS*

*“Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you any more, except ye destroy the accursed from among you.”* — Joshua 7:12 (KJV)

The defeat of Israel at Ai was shocking. This was a nation that had just witnessed the miraculous fall of Jericho. They had seen God's power at work and expected victory after victory. Yet, a small city defeated them. *The reason was not military weakness but spiritual compromise.* Achan had secretly taken items that God had forbidden, bringing sin into the camp. As a result, the entire nation suffered the consequences.

*Joshua 7:12 teaches a sobering truth: hidden sin can hinder God's blessings and presence.* God told Joshua that Israel could not stand before their enemies because they had become "accursed." The issue was not God's power but the people's disobedience. The Lord declared that He would not continue to be with them unless the sin was removed.

*Many believers desire victory, favour, and breakthroughs, yet sometimes overlook the importance of holiness.* *We cannot cherish what God condemns and still expect His full blessing.* *Secret sins, unresolved bitterness, dishonesty, pride, and compromise can create barriers in our spiritual walk.*

*God is holy, and He calls His people to live holy lives.*
The encouraging part of this story is that God provided a way back. When the sin was exposed and removed, His favour returned, and Israel experienced victory once again. God's purpose is not to condemn but to restore. *Whenever we repent and turn from our sins, His mercy is available to cleanse and renew us.*

Today, ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart. Is there anything that is grieving God and hindering your fellowship with Him? *Do not justify or hide it.* Bring it before the Lord, confess it, and allow Him to cleanse you. *The path to renewed victory begins with sincere repentance.*

*PRAYER*
Heavenly Father, search my heart and reveal anything that displeases You. Give me the grace to repent sincerely and remove every obstacle to Your presence in my life. Let me walk in holiness and obedience so that I may enjoy Your favour and victory. In Jesus' Name,
Amen& Amen.
*Stay blessed*

19/05/2026

*MOTIVATIONAL DEVOTIONAL with Rev'd Fr Moses Mensah*
*Tuesday 19th May ,2026*

*ANOINTED FOR A PURPOSE*

*"Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head and kissed him, saying, 'Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over his inheritance?* '"
*1 Samuel 10:1 (NIV)*

*There is a moment in every life when heaven stoops to touch the ordinary and transforms it into the extraordinary.* In 1 Samuel 10:1, we witness one of the most intimate acts of divine commissioning recorded in Scripture — a simple flask of oil, a prophet's steady hand, and a nation's future bound up in a single, sacred anointing. Samuel did not anoint Saul before a roaring crowd. He did it quietly, purposefully, in the hidden space where God's will had already been settled. The anointing preceded the announcement.

*This truth carries a profound word for every believer: God often qualifies us in private before He reveals us in public.* Saul had not yet marched before any army, delivered any speech, or worn any crown — yet the oil was already on his head. *The anointing came before* *the accomplishment.*

It was Samuel — ageing, faithful, and reluctant — who carried the flask. God had already told him in chapter nine, 'About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel' (1 Sam. 9:16). Note the sequence: *God's word came first, the act followed. Samuel was merely the instrument; the true anointer was the LORD Himself.* Samuel's kiss and declaration — 'Has not the LORD anointed you?' — made this unmistakably clear. *The prophet did not claim credit. He pointed upward.*

This is the nature of all genuine spiritual commissioning. Those who anoint others in ministry, leadership, or service do so not by personal authority but as extensions of divine initiative. *Whether you are the one being sent out, or the one releasing others into God's purpose, always ask: Is this God's doing — or merely ours?*

*Three* elements converge in this verse and each carries weight. *The flask of olive oil was not ornamental — oil in the ancient world signified the Spirit of God, consecration, and empowerment for a specific task* (cf. 1 Sam. 16:13; Ps. 23:5; Isa. 61:1). When Samuel poured it, he was declaring: 'You are set apart. You are equipped. You belong to God's purpose, not your own.' *The kiss was a gesture of covenant affection-a seal of blessing and recognition.*

And then came the question that reframes everything: 'Has not the LORD anointed you?'
That question was not rhetorical; it was theological. *It pressed Saul — and it presses us — to recognise that the source of all calling is not human ingenuity but divine grace.*

*Saul was anointed not for his own glory but to serve God's inheritance* — *the people of Israel*. *The anointing carried a purpose that was larger than the anointed.
*This is a vital corrective in an age that often celebrates gifting without accountability, and platform without servanthood.** *The oil was not poured so Saul could build a personal empire; it was poured so a nation could be led, protected,* *and kept in covenant with God.*
*Every anointing is stewardship, not ownership.* *The people in your care belong to God. Tend them with that holy awareness.*

*PRAYER*
Gracious Lord, I thank You that my calling is not accidental. You have chosen me, set me apart, and poured upon me a purpose that is bigger than my own ambitions. Let Your oil flow through my life for the good of others and for the glory of Your name. In the name of Jesus Christ, my great High Priest.
Amen& Amen
*Stay blessed*

18/05/2026

*MOTIVATIONAL DEVOTIONAL with Rev'd Fr.Moses Mensah*
*Monday,18th May, 2026*

*CARNALITY: THE ENEMY WITHIN*

*“For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?”* *1 Corinthians 3:3 (KJV)*

*The Apostle Paul wrote these painful words to believers in Corinth who had accepted Christ but were still behaving like unbelievers.* *Though they were spiritually gifted, their conduct revealed spiritual immaturity.*

*They were filled with envy, rivalry, competition, and division. Instead of reflecting Christ, they reflected the flesh.*
*Carnality is one of the greatest enemies of spiritual growth. A carnal Christian is not necessarily an unbeliever, but a believer controlled by fleshly desires rather than by the Spirit of God.*

*Paul makes it clear that jealousy, strife, bitterness, unnecessary competition, and division are signs of carnality.* *Whenever the flesh dominates a church, a family, or even an individual life, peace disappears and spiritual power diminishes.*
Many believers desire deeper anointing, greater revelation, and visible manifestations of God’s power, yet continue to entertain attitudes of envy and contention.

*Heaven does not rest upon a divided heart.* The Holy Spirit cannot freely flow through a vessel filled with pride, malice, and selfish ambition. *Spiritual maturity is not measured merely by how loud we pray or how much Scripture we quote, but by the fruit we bear in character and relationships* .

*The tragedy of carnality is that it makes believers “walk as men.”* In other words, they live beneath their spiritual identity. *They possess divine potential but operate at a natural level.* *God has called us to rise above bitterness, tribalism, unhealthy comparisons, and selfish living.* We are called to walk in love, unity, humility, and spiritual wisdom.

Today, examine your heart. Is there hidden jealousy toward someone’s success? Is there resentment, competition, or unforgiveness within you? Ask the Lord to purge every seed of carnality. A believer surrendered to the Spirit becomes a channel of peace, power, and grace.
May your life no longer be governed by the flesh but by the Spirit of God.

*PRAYER*
Lord, search my heart and remove every trace of carnality within me. Deliver me from envy, strife, pride, and division. Fill me with the character of Christ and help me to walk in spiritual maturity and love. Let my life reflect Your nature daily. In Jesus’ name,
Amen& Amen.
*Stay blessed*

14/05/2026

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ASCENSION OF JESUS CHRIST.