Shekinah Bible Baptist Church

Shekinah Bible Baptist Church We preach using KJV only.We are indwelt by the Holy Spirit and baptise as a church

we are an old fashioned with baptist distinctives,independent, foundemental and a Bible Believing Church.We believe Salvation is by the Grace through Faith in Jesus Christ.

To all our brothers and sisters in Christ,Please take time and read though little long message:Enjoy the little things, ...
04/06/2026

To all our brothers and sisters in Christ,

Please take time and read though little long message:

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things!!

As we began to start the process of local bricks making, as we prayed on our usual midweek fellowship meeting the vision came clearer of bigger building and sounds of the spirit of a concrete truck rolling up the building of worship sanctuary foundations,hear the vigorous pounding as carpenters framed the walls with beautiful paints and pew chairs in thousands and outside Sunday classes on going as worship and praise team gets in in gold garments and God showed it,spoke that it's just a matter of months it will be done!!

Some of God's projects wont stall.

Five centuries before Jesus was born, the Israelites returned from exile to find Jerusalem in ruins and their beloved temple destroyed. With great enthusiasm they set about rebuilding it. However, Zerubbabel the governor, got little farther than laying the foundation before opposition set in. Neighbors fought the project tooth and nail, finally succeeding in getting a restraining order to halt construction (Ezra 4). Enemies mocked. Supporters became discouraged. For years the site stood silent.

Failure: Zerubbabel felt like a failure. Oh, there were plenty of other things to do. Zerubbabel set to work building his own wood-paneled home. But his grand dream had fizzled.

He was probably like the rest of us when failure looms. What little self-confidence we have ebbs away. We seal ourselves from more pain by denial. We meet further effort with skepticism. We protect ourselves from getting our hopes too high again. We look at the ground rather than the sky, at the past rather than the future.

And then one day a man of God, Zechariah, began to speak words that pierced Zerubbabel to the heart and filled him with fresh hope: "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel," came the message. "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty." Zerubbabel could feel his heart pounding as the message continued. "What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of 'God bless it! God bless it!' The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple, his hands will also complete it" (Zechariah 4:6-7).

The project had seemed like an immovable mountain, Zerubbabel thought. But now with God at work he knew he could finish the temple.

The final words of the prophecy jolted him. "Do not despise the day of small things. Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel" (vs. 10).

He had despised that early start. How weak, how insignificant, how naive he had been. Yet, in spite of all that, God had been in those beginnings.

How often our efforts for God are attacked by the enemy. We can get so discouraged we don't even want to try again. But God delights in taking the insignificant and making something out of it. Down through history we can see the pattern:

- Moses' rod that delivered a nation from Egypt (Exodus 4:1-9),
- The jawbone of an ass that in Samson's hand killed a thousand Philistines (Judges 15:14-16),
- Five smooth stones that felled the giant Goliath (1 Samuel 17),
- The handful of meal and a jar of oil that sustained a widow through years of famine (2 Kings 4:1-7),
- Five barley loaves and a couple fish that fed a multitude (Matthew 14:13-21), and
- The mustard seed Jesus said would become a great tree for birds to find shelter (Matthew 13:31-32).

What little thing, what dream, what false start, have you despised? our small churches, our tiny Bible studies and even our hopes of ministry for Christ.

Friends ,Do you despise your failures? Don't. Surrender them to the God who delights in taking human weakness and showing His strength. Take another look at your discarded dreams, this time through God's eyes:

"Not by might, not by power, but my Spirit says the Lord Almighty" (Zechariah 4:6).

Zechariah 4:10 "For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be glad when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel these are the eyes of the LORD which range to and fro throughout the earth."

Shalom!!

fans
Shekinah Bible Baptist Church www.shekinah.or.ke
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30/05/2026

God of Africa!
God of Ephraim, God of Manase!

The connection of Ephraim and Manasseh and Africa particularly Egypt, lies in their birth and upbringing. Joseph, the father of Ephraim and Manasseh, was enslaved in Egypt and later rose to power as a ruler. His wife, Asenath, was an Egyptian woman, and his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, were born and raised in Egypt. This connection with Egypt, a part of ancient Africa, makes them a part of the narrative of the Israelites' sojourn and their later return to the Promised Land.
Joseph's story in the Bible includes his imprisonment and eventual rise to power in Egypt, where he becomes a prominent figure.
Asenath,Joseph marries Asenath, a daughter of Potiphera, a high priest of On in Egypt, and they have two sons: Ephraim and Manasseh are born and raised in Egypt, a significant part of ancient Africa.They become the two sons of Joseph who are ultimately blessed by their grandfather Jacob (Israel), and become the heads of the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, who later play important roles in the history of Israel.

Our Pastor had traveled to Malawi back and he shared this video with us.

27/05/2026

When you retire to bed this evening:

1.Sometimes, to succeed in life you need ENEMIES.... Yes!!!

2.You need people who will mock you, so that you can run to God.

3.You need people who will try to intimidate you, so that you can be courageous.

4.You need people who will say "NO" so that you can learn how to be independent...I mean how to do it yourself.

5.You need people who will disappoint you so that you can put all your trust in God alone.

6.You need people who will work towards you loosing that job, so that you can start your own big business.

7.You need people who will sell your 'Joseph' so that 'you' can get to Egypt and be a Prime Minister in a strange land of captivity.

8.You need a cruel landlord, so that you won't be too comfortable in someone else's house, then you can build your own house on time.

9.But sometimes, when we are disappointed, we feel very bad and we tend to remain on that spot. Not knowing that the end-point of disappointment is the beginning of your accomplishments.

10.Understand this, "that every disappointment you once had came with a blessing!" However, it is not everyone that partakes in this blessing that I'm talking about.

11.You cannot see a new OPEN door while you are still putting all your attention, time and energy in trying to force the closed one to open.

12.And again I say, "No disappointment can ever come without an attached blessing!"

13.So, when the disappointment come, thank God for it and tell "HIM" to open your eyes to see the new blessing that HE has for you!

14.Disappointment is PHASE 1 while accomplishment is PHASE 2. I doubt if one can jump the protocols.

15.That is why it is called BREAKTHROUGH Something must BREAK so that you can go THROUGH

Jesus said to Peter,If you LOVE Me feed My Lamps and Sheep.John 21:15-17.

Please PRAY for us/ with us as the Shekinah Bible Baptist Church . The work ahead needs prayers of the brethren. Feeling...
24/05/2026

Please PRAY for us/ with us as the Shekinah Bible Baptist Church . The work ahead needs prayers of the brethren.

Feeling under HIS feet.We wanna be alone with Jesus in all we do,in all we think of,in all we see and in all our walk.

fans
0733 521212 www.shekinah.or.ke

23/05/2026

We are growing, and our spiritual family needs a permanent home! Please consider partnering with us to build our new sanctuary. Every contribution, big or small, helps lay the foundation for generations to come. Thank you for your love and support!

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20/05/2026

THE SECRET PAIN OF PASTORS

Pastoring is one of the most sacred callings in the Kingdom of God, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood.

Many people see the pastor on the pulpit, but they do not see the pressure behind the pulpit. They hear the sermon, but they do not hear the sighs. They see the smile, but they do not see the scars. They see the anointing, but they do not always understand the agony.

A pastor is not merely a preacher. A pastor is a shepherd of souls.

Pastors carry people in prayer. They watch over destinies. They feed the flock with the Word. They counsel the broken, restore the fallen, comfort the grieving, correct the wandering, bury the dead, bless marriages, dedicate children, and carry the burden of God’s vision for the house.

Hebrews 13:17 says that spiritual leaders “watch out for your souls, as those who must give account.” That means pastoring is not just public ministry; it is spiritual responsibility before God.

But the question is: who watches over the watcher? Who strengthens the one who strengthens others? Who encourages the one who encourages the congregation? Who prays for the one who prays for everyone else?

1. The Pain of Constant Criticism

A pastor’s words are scrutinized. His decisions are questioned. His motives are suspected. His sermons are analyzed. His leadership is judged. For some, the sermon is too long. For others, it is too short. For some, he is too strict. For others, he is too soft. For some, he talks too much about money. For others, he does not talk enough about holiness.

Sometimes a pastor can serve faithfully for years, but one decision people do not understand can make them forget years of sacrifice.

Moses knew this pain. He delivered Israel from Egypt by the power of God, yet the same people he delivered later accused him in the wilderness. Sometimes the people you helped out of bo***ge will criticize you during the process.

2. The Pain of Dishonor

Dishonor is not merely disrespect; it is the removal of value from a person, office, grace, or assignment that God has placed among you. Jesus said, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country…” (Mark 6:4). Familiarity can cause people to commonize what God sent for their deliverance.

Honor is not worship. Worship belongs to God alone. But honor is biblical. Paul said in 1 Timothy 5:17, “Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.”

A church that dishonors its shepherd eventually damages its own feeding system.

3. The Pain of People Leaving Without Closure

In ministry, people will leave. Even Jesus had disciples who walked away from Him. John 6:66 says, “From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more.” If people left Jesus, people will leave pastors.

But the deeper pain is not always that people leave; it is how they leave.

Some leave without conversation. Some leave without gratitude. Some leave through offense. Some leave and rewrite history. Some leave and forget years of prayer, counsel, love, sacrifice, and investment.

To a pastor, this is not merely organizational loss. It can feel like a repeated emotional tearing.

4. The Pain of Lack of Appreciation

Many pastors do more than people will ever know. They pray in secret. They study while others sleep. They carry burdens they cannot announce. They intervene in crises the church may never hear about. Yet sometimes the only time people speak is when something goes wrong.

Yes, pastors serve God. Yes, pastors must not be driven by applause. But saying “you are doing it for God” must never become an excuse for thanklessness.

Galatians 6:6 says, “Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.”

Appreciation does not always have to be money. Sometimes appreciation is a word of encouragement. Sometimes it is prayer. Sometimes it is faithfulness. Sometimes it is loyalty. Sometimes it is defending your pastor from false accusations. Sometimes it is simply showing up and serving the vision with joy.

5. The Pain of Being Overworked and Underrested

Many people only see Sunday, but Sunday is only the visible part of pastoral work. Behind Sunday there is prayer, study, counseling, administration, planning, emergencies, funerals, hospital visits, leadership meetings, family crises, and spiritual warfare.

In Exodus 18, Moses was sitting from morning until evening judging the people. Jethro looked at him and said, “The thing that you do is not good… you will surely wear yourselves out.”

Even anointed people can wear out.

The solution was not more anointing only; it was structure, delegation, and shared responsibility. A healthy church must not celebrate a pastor’s exhaustion as faithfulness. A pastor who never rests is not necessarily more spiritual; sometimes he is unsupported.

6. The Pain of Financial Pressure

This is sensitive because there have been abuses around money, and those abuses must be corrected. Manipulation is wrong. Greed is wrong. Exploitation is wrong. But abuse does not cancel truth.

The Bible says, “The laborer is worthy of his wages” (1 Timothy 5:18). Paul also asked, “If we have sown spiritual things for you, is it a great thing if we reap your material things?” (1 Corinthians 9:11).

Pastors should not be greedy, but churches should not be cruel. A pastor should not manipulate people, but people should not muzzle the servant who feeds them spiritually.

7. The Pain of Loneliness

Pastors are surrounded by people, yet often known by very few. They hear everyone’s burdens, but may have few safe places to share their own. They must be strong for others while sometimes fighting discouragement privately.

Elijah once said, “I alone am left.” Pain can make even powerful people feel isolated.

That is why churches must not only receive from pastors; they must pray for them, strengthen them, and care for them.

8. The Pain of Carrying Others’ Burdens

Paul said in 2 Corinthians 11:28, “Besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.” True pastors do not merely prepare sermons; they carry souls.

They carry the pain of sick members, grieving families, troubled marriages, offended leaders, struggling youth, and backsliding believers. Many pastors are tired not because they are lazy, but because they are carrying emotional and spiritual weight.

9. The Pain of Family Sacrifice

The pastor’s spouse is often expected to serve, smile, understand everyone, and share their spouse with the whole church. Pastors’ children are often judged more harshly than others. Sometimes the church enjoys the pastor while the family loses him.

This must not be so.

A pastor’s family is not an interruption to ministry. It is part of his first ministry.

10. The Pain of Spiritual Warfare

The enemy knows that if he can strike the shepherd, he can scatter the sheep. That is why pastors face unusual attacks: discouragement, accusation, temptation, division, exhaustion, betrayal, and spiritual resistance.

This is why Paul said, “Brethren, pray for us.”

If Paul needed prayer, your pastor needs prayer too.

Pray for your pastor’s strength. Pray for his family. Pray for his purity. Pray for his wisdom. Pray for his health. Pray for his protection. Pray for his joy. Pray that he will not grow weary in doing good.

And to every pastor reading this: your pain is real, but your reward is also real.

Do not grow weary.

Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”

God sees the tears no one sees. God remembers the sacrifices no one appreciates. God records the prayers no one hears. God knows the burdens no one understands.

People may forget, but God does not forget.

May God heal every wounded pastor, strengthen every tired shepherd, and raise churches that know how to honor, support, pray for, and care for those who watch over their souls.

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