31/05/2026
Today, during the second Sunday service of Holy Trinity Sunday at ACK St Philip's Cathedral Kisii, Mrs. Winny Ochwal Mboya, the Diocesan Chancellor, ministered a deeply reflective sermon titled “The Burning Bushes in Our Lives.” She guided the congregation into understanding how God reveals Himself in unexpected moments and how believers are called to respond with attention, humility, and obedience when such encounters arise in their daily lives.
She began by drawing attention to the greatness of God as expressed in the Book of Psalms, particularly highlighting how David consistently acknowledged God’s majesty regardless of his circumstances. Even in moments of challenge, David would turn back to worship, demonstrating a life centered on praise and dependence on God. The message emphasized that believers today are also called to maintain a posture of worship, not only in moments of victory but also in seasons of difficulty, recognizing that God remains sovereign in all situations.
The sermon then shifted to the account of Moses in the Book of Exodus, focusing on the encounter with the burning bush. Mrs. Mboya explained that the burning bush represents those moments in life that interrupt our normal expectations—situations that may seem unusual, uncomfortable, or even confusing, yet carry the presence and voice of God. Just as Moses turned aside to see the bush, believers are encouraged to become attentive and spiritually sensitive to what God is doing in their lives, even when it does not align with their plans.
She further noted that Moses initially responded with hesitation and self-doubt, offering excuses such as his lack of eloquence and unworthiness to stand before Pharaoh. However, God’s response revealed a central truth: divine calling is not dependent on human ability but on God’s authority and empowerment. The message underscored that God often chooses those who feel inadequate by worldly standards to accomplish His purposes, showing that background, weaknesses, or past failures do not disqualify anyone from being used by Him.
Drawing from the teachings in the Gospel of John, she reminded the congregation that giving glory to God involves more than words—it requires acknowledging His greatness through obedience, reverence, and a life aligned with His will. She emphasized that true worship is reflected in how believers live and respond to God’s guidance, even in difficult or uncertain times.
The sermon concluded with a call to prayerful living, reflecting on the example of Jesus Christ who consistently prayed for His disciples. The congregation was encouraged to intercede for others, standing in the gap just as Christ did, and to recognize prayer as a powerful expression of love, unity, and spiritual responsibility within the body of Christ.
