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12/03/2025

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria*

Second Wednesday of Lent
-13th March, 2025

Readings:
Exod. 14:13-21
Heb. 2:10-15
Matt. 4:1-11

**THEME: The Pursuing Egyptians Destroyed*
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Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still" ( Exo 14:13-14).

Through God's mighty acts, Pharaoh of Egypt with his chariots and horsemen were destroyed in the exodus. Exodus is the story of Moses' call by God to rescue His people from oppression in Egypt.

Moses was a messenger in this story but the primary actor was God who gave salvation to Israel. It's a captivating story that mirrors redemption and deliverance of God's people and the destruction of the Egyptians.

The narrative encourages us here and now to expect a speedy and complete deliverance by our God in any trouble or fear. It reassures us of God's work in us and for us. The story showcase's how powerful our God is over all nature and danger we might face in life.

To destroy the enemies, all we need is prayer not physical weapons, because the real enemies are not people of fresh and blood but spiritual wickedness in high places. While the Egyptians came prepared in their chariots and swift horsemen with spears. Israel could only cry unto God to take over.

When God takes over your battle, the enemies will be thrown into confusion. They will be troubled and stroke with panic and fear. Their hands and waists will be weakened. They will be embarrassed at every step they are taking against you. They will perish together with their diabolical activities.

This destruction of the Egyptians symbolizes the destruction of the devil, sin and death by Christ through His death and resurrection. We are no more under the power of death, sin or the devil. This is a supernatural act which God alone can accomplish.

Lord! thank you for the victory you have won for us against all spiritual powers of wickedness, so that whoever is pursuing us will perish on his way, in Jesus name, Amen.

In His service
Rev. Samuel Basurua

# With God all things are possible

12/01/2025

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria.*

Sunday, 12th January 2025.

Reading:
Isa.43:1-7;
Rom. 6:1-11;
Luke 3:25-22

*THEME: Fear Not, For The Lord Has Redeemed You*

"But now, this is what the Lord says- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you...( Isa. 43:1-2).

This is a message for the church and for you. Let the church not fear the impending danger, the uncertainty and all the dangerous, painful situations and bad things that are happening or might happen within the year we have just entered.

Let the church not fear the kingdom that is rising up against her. Let the church keep marching as to war with the cross of Jesus going on before. Let the church not fear, for Christ leads against the foes. Let the church not fear, for we are treading where the saints have trod and overcame. Let the church not fear, for the Gates of hell can never prevail. As Onward Christian soldiers, we will sing the Victor's song in countless ages, for the Lord has redeemed us by His blood and no weapon formed against us shall prevail.

At the period of fear, anxiety or uncertainty, we must not lose control of the sterile when we get the unexpected turns of life. We must not be overwhelmed when things seem to slip out of our hands because we are in the hands of God and none can sn**ch us out. We have to put our faith in God's word and remain calm as the children of Israel at the Red Sea before they saw God's salvation.

✓ Fear Not, God is blessing your hustling journey this year.
✓ Fear Not, God is abundantly able to supply your needs this year.
✓Fear Not, for God's protection is going with you everywhere you will go this year.
✓ Fear Not, for God is strengthening you and caring for you in this tough and hard time.

His redemption is for both physical and spiritual oppressions. God redeemed His people from foreign slavery, red Sea, Dens of Lion and furnace of fire etc. He also redeemed us from the bo***ge of sin, the dominion of darkness and the curse of the law. Stopping the evil one from having power over us again.

May you see the glory of the Lord this year, even in the midst of uncertainty and disaster through Christ' victory in Jesus name, Amen. *Fear Not, as you return home after this year's national convention*.

In His service
Rev. Samuel Basurua

# With God all things are possible

01/01/2025

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria.*

*Wednesday, 1st January 2025.*

*New year covenant*

*Readings:*
Isa. 60:17-2
Phil. 4:8-17
Luke 12:1-3

*THEME: The Lord Shall Be Unto You An Everlasting Light*

"The sun will no more be light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory" (Isa.60:19).

This new year message is more of covenant than preaching.
Covenant is a treaty that a greater power imposes on the lesser ones for protection provision and support. God is imposing His light and glory for us in the whole 365 days of this year.

Everlasting Light symbolizes good things that will end violence and grant you joy. Light symbolizes flourishing things you will experience in 2025. It symbolizes the beginning of your prosperity and the end of your adversity.

Light symbolizes the end of sorrow and your movement from minimum level to the maximum in 2025.
It symbolizes the rising of those who were looked down unto to a higher level.

The Lord's light shall enlighten you in your thinking pattern this year. As a man thinks, so he is. Your thought is very important for your development in life. Do not think as a beggar or less privilege person, think like a king. Don't allow your thought revolve around village people attacking and stopping you but as a conquered.

The Lord shall be your light so that you will shine in 2025. The sky is opening for you to shine without any natural force like sun and moon able to stop you.

God's everlasting light will bring you great honor among men in 2025. In His light we have received one blessing after the other from His heavenly realms.
In His light we are far away from violence and destruction in 2025.

God's everlasting light is Christ the Lord who brings us out of darkness to His marvellous light.

Your morning of comfort has come for you to shine forth out of trouble and limitation in Jesus name, Amen.

*Happy 2025*

In His service
Rev. Samuel Basurua

# With God all things are possible

22/12/2024

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria*

Sunday 22nd December 2024

Bible Readings: Psalm 146:1-10;
1John 3:11-20;
John 5:31-39

*THEME: Put Your Hope In God The Creator Of The Universe*

"Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, the maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them..." Psalm 146:5-6

The psalmist pictures a life that faces troubles, tribulations, afflictions and misfortunes from the wicked ones, while the Lord always come to their rescue and defense. This is the same hope Christians have presently since the OT is explained in the light of the NT.

While the life of a Christian is a life under the cross, bearing the cross as he walks towards heaven, it is at the same time a life lifts up by a glorious hope.
Faith in Christ springs up a living hope, which supports, comforts and cheers us in the trials and tribulations of life ( 1 Pet 1:3)

*In what do we hope as Christians?* Each Christian must have his hope in the comforting words, saying: " so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". Says the creator of the universe (Isa 41:10).

We place our hope in His guidance, protection and help in all affairs. Our hope is in His provision and goodness and also in Jesus Christ who promise us eternal life beyond the grave.

*When you hope in God the creator of the universe:*
✓ You will see a token of His love in the cross you are carrying. It is through the cross that we received the crown.
✓ You will see the cross as a means of humbling you and not to trouble and vex you.
✓ You will receive spiritual liberation, illumination and promotion.

Our hope is built on nothing else except in God's power to protect us from nature and forces of darkness.
God will bless, strengthen and uphold you this season and throughout your life time in Jesus name, amen. *Ave Maria*

In His service
Rev. Samuel Basurua

# With God all things are possible

08/12/2024

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria.*

Sunday, 8th December 2024.

Bible Readings:
Mal. 3:1-7
Phil. 1:2-11
Luke 3:1-14

*THEME: Let Us Return To God In Repentance*

"Ever since the time of your forefathers you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord Almighty. But you ask, ' How are we to return? (Mal. 3:7)

The message of repentance from the OT to the NT time is ongoing affair. Repentance expresses the idea of turning back to God and retracing one's steps in order to return to the right way.

Returning to God calls for:
✓ Renouncing and abandoning idols and strange gods as Joshua advised his people.
✓ is the zeal and resolution to put away those sins that so easily beset us as the prodigal.
✓ is preparing the hearts towards the Lord as the Ninevites.
✓ is the readiness to serve God and no other as Elijah told the children of Israel.

In the OT people used bizarre actions and outward expressions that attract attentions to show sorrow for sin, which might not spring from the heart.

It was common then to find people rending their garments, worn ashes and dusts, put on sackcloths, torn of their hairs, weep and wail for days and denied themselves food and drinks to express sorrow for sins without genuine repentance and contrite hearts.

The NT shows that there's forgiveness for sinners who recognize their sinfulness and repent. The entire parables in Luke 15 are God's promise to forgive repented sinners as the father forgave the prodigal. The prodigal did not attract attention but went quickly to the father for mercy. With our God there's mercy and grace for every repented sinner.

May His kindness and generosity that keep us till date brings us to repentance, as Paul urges the Jews to know that His kindness is meant to lead us to repentance (Rom. 2:4).

knowledge of God's kindness and faith in Christ made Christians in Ephesus to show the reality of repentance by destroying all the objects of their magic practices (Acts 19).

Let us do the same by turning away from seeking protection, blessing, and help from traditional practices in times of need and trouble. Resorting to the use of seed sowing, dry fasting and high praises to seek God's blessings instead of genuine repentance is criminal.

Lord we have taken decision to return to you today; leave behind for your children favour and new things in Jesus name, amen

In His service
Rev. Samuel Basurua

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17/11/2024

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria.*

*Sunday, 17th November 2024.*

*Bible Readings for Harvest Thanksgiving*

Deut. 26:1-11
2 Cor. 9:6-15
Luke 12:13-21

*THEME: Be On Your Guard Against All Kinds Of Greed*
..Then he said to them. Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. And he told them this parable: The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, what shall I do? I have no place to store my crops....I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods and I'll say to myself, you have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry. But God said to him, you fool! This very night your life will be demanded of you...(Luke 12:15-20)

Greed is the desire to have everything for yourself and to prevent others from having a fair share of it. People are usually greedy for resources, money or power; and the cause of all greed are individualism, insecurity and egocentrism. That's why there are cheating in marriages and business deals, inflation in prices because of demands and conflict in the way scared rfesources are distributed.

Mahatma Gandhi said, there's enough for everyone's need, but not for everyone's greed. Through greed's immoderate desire, king Ahab seized Naboth's vineyard; Judas betrayed his master for 30 pieces of silver; Ananais and Sapphira secretly withheld part of the money they had received from a sale of land, Gehazi rushed to get the goods from Naaman and acquired leprosy and Macbeth killed the king.

Greed is a great evil and a sin before God because it destroys people and prevents them from putting trust in God. People steal, kill, kidnap, deceive, scam and go to war because of greed. God didn't create man to live for selfish pleasure, but to glorify him by living to serve him and others. But greed has turned our hearts from enduring things of God, such as growing in godly character, helping others, showing kindness and generosity to become overly self-centered and manipulative. This is why we have fraudsters, scammers and Yahoo causing pains to others.

The reason why so many people are unhappy is that, they spend all their time and strength trying to please themselves instead of pleasing God and serving others. If we examine the life of the richest men and those in the movie industries that have more wealth, fame and pleasure than others, we can see that their personal lives are unhappy.

Brethren, on what have we set your hearts? Is it to have more and be at ease, or to make merriment and gratify our sensual appetite to the detriment of our souls that will live still in eternity?

The rich man lost out because he was not rich towards God. Be rich in God as the poor widow and the widow of Zarephath who put their lives on the lines to serve others and they have more for many years in God's glory.

May God's spirit cleanse us from all kinds of greed, pride and selfishness in Jesus name.

*Happy Harvest Thanksgiving*

In His service
Rev. Samuel Basurua

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27/10/2024

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria. Sunday 27th October 2024*

Bible Readings:
Jer. 31: 7-15
Heb. 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52

*THEME: The Blind Received Sight By Faith*
When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to SHOUT, Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me! Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he SHOUTED all the more, son of David, have mercy on me! ... what do you want me to do for you? Jesus asked him. The blind man said, " Rabbi, I want to see." Go, said Jesus, your faith has healed you. Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. ( Mark 10:47-48,51-52)

Faith in Christ healed the blind man not his importunities. Many are importuned to a fault just because the Bible invites us to seek, ask and knock, forgetting that we have to approach God by faith, not by any other means.
Importunity is a repeated request made in a forceful and annoying way, like children begging please, please, give me money for ice cream.

When the blind kept shouting, crying and disturbing the peace of the environment, there was no cure for him until he sets out in faith and move to Jesus and he was instantly healed

Many Christians also thought that the more they can shout and make noise in prayers determine how far God hears their petitions. If you have these types of Christians in your neighborhood, they are the people that wake - up others from sleep to show that a prayer warrior is in town. They want to show people that they can go without food like Moses and Elijah for 40 days to receive something from God, but without victorious faith like this blind man.

God has promised to answer the prayer of those who come to him on the basis of faith in Christ Jesus.
It was through victorious faith that Abraham replied his son, God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering and so it was. Through faith, David informed Saul that the Lord who delivered him from the lion and the bear will also deliver him from the philistine, and so it was. Through faith, Job could said, I know my Redeemer lives and at last He appears with healing on his wings.

Faith in God is simply trusting Him enough to step out on that trust like someone trusting a doctor enough to start taking the prescribed drugs without analyzing the content first. If we deposit our faith in God, then we are on a sure ground to receive what we need from Him.

It is the Bible which leads men to faith in Christ and it is this faith that leads to answered prayer. Faith is strengthen only when we exercise it. When we apply faith to our problems and in the hours of trial, we strengthen it. To achieve this, we have to spend time in the word, meditate on it and profess it.

Jesus' healing are two-fold; they are healing for the body and the soul, because there's a likeness between the blind who cannot see the light and the blind who cannot see the truth. Apostle Paul prayed that our eyes of understanding be enlightened to know the hope of our calling in Christ. Some are called to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers so that they can prepare and build up God's people for the work of the ministry, so that they will not be tossed back and forth like infants with every wind of teaching and the cunning of men.

May God enable you to see the light of truth that sets people free in your life in Jesus name.

In His Service
Rev. Samuel Basurua

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13/10/2024

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria. Sunday 13 October 2024*

Bible Readings:
Amos 5:6-7,10-15
Heb. 3:12-19
Mark 10:17-22

*THEME: Remove The Obstacle That Keeps You From Trusting Jesus*

Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack, he said. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. ( Mark 10:21-22)

The story presents a hopeful meeting and a sorrowful parting between Christ and a young ruler, who was not ready to give up something for Christ. The young man's heart was set for heaven, but when he was brought to a touch- stone, it was discovered that he wasn't ready for the terms and conditions.

He was not ready to part with his riches for the sake of His service. He didn't believe there's a treasure in heaven sufficient for all believers or, there's a crown of glory in heaven for those who bear the present cross in expectations. He therefore went away sad, and this was the last time we ever heard of the young ruler.

Christians are called to give their life to God and be ready to die in Him. This is what William Havergal hymn of 1869 says " Take my life and let it be". God gave His all for us and we are to turn everything over to Him. We must also give up the prohibited wrong actions and attitudes, and surrender all for Him.

The young man who was earnest in keeping the whole laws to make heaven could not give up his wealth, which was his pride and strength to gain Christ. Anything that makes you despise or distrust Christ is an obstacle. Is prayer, giving for the work of the gospel, studying the word and evangelism etc a burden to you? Then you have an obstacle!

To remove this obstacle, we may be persuaded with Paul to say - neither death, not life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor Powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from Christ. There's no power in this vast universe that can take Christ away from you against your will. We will also learn with Paul to say, that we have considered everything a loss for the surpassing knowledge of Christ...

If you are destitute of Christ, know that you are in a serious spiritual danger, and If your salvation and where your precious soul will spend eternity is not a great concern for you, then you are of all men more pitiable. Although money, education, power or position may not be your primary problem, but not being found in Christ is a serious spiritual problem that must be tackle immediately as the jailer asked Paul, ' what must I do to be saved'.

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, let powers, dangers, distractions, excessive care in worldly things, absorption in businesses, challenges that are obstacles to our journey in Christ be removed right now in Jesus name.

In His Service
Rev Samuel Basurua

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06/10/2024

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria. Sunday 6th October 2024*

Bible Readings:
Gen. 2:18-25
Heb. 2:1-13
Mark 10:13-16

*THEME: Receive The Kingdom Of God Like A Child*

When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it ( Mark 10:14-15)

The kingdom of God is God's sovereignty, reign and rule. It is the rule of God and the realm over which the rule is exercised. From the Greek words basileia tou theou.

Christ came to set God's kingdom among men, but alpha men received Him not as John reports in chapter one, ' He came to his own but His own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him and believe in his name, he gave the right to become Children of God'.

All men are Children of God, and shouldn't see themselves as alpha or allow the pride of manhood and the vanity of wisdom to stop them from receiving the kingdom of God. Attaining earthly kingdom can be for mature and old men, but Christ reversed this ideas when it's come to the kingdom of God. In His kingdom, grown men are to take example from little children and imitate them. Grown men who have become more complicated, corrupt, prouder and hateful are taken away from the Paradise if they don't humble themselves as little children under the rule of His kingdom.

Like a child... children are usually open, receptive, simple, unassuming and helpless. They know by instinct who loves them and run willingly to learn from him. They can be inquisitive to learn without being competitive. They know that they don't have authority in the house, but under the authority of parents. They know that they are not independent on their own but depend on their parents' care; this is how we must receive the kingdom of God.

All the benefits of the kingdom are to be received as a gift. Children know that they don't have to compete before they receive something from their parents, likewise, we must see the kingdom of God as a gift of God which cannot be received by our own merits, strength, knowledge and qualifications.

The need to humble ourselves for the kingdom to manifest daily in our lives made Christ to exclaim in excitement,... " I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children...(Luke 10 : 21). When you spend quality time each day in prayer and in the word, you will be guided to know the kingdom principles.

By receiving the kingdom of God, you also received the authority to overcome all the power of the enemy. When you receive and promote the kingdom of God in your life, you can also resist and hinder the forces of evil in your life and in the world. You can be part of His kingdom right now in Jesus name.

In His Service
Rev. Samuel Basurua

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29/09/2024

*Lutheran Media Ministry Nigeria. Sunday 29th September 2024*

Bible Readings:
Num. 11:4-6, 10-17
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50

*THEME: Have Salt In Yourselves*

Everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness how can you make it salty again? Have salt in Yourselves, and be at peace with each other. ( Mark 9: 49-50)

Every man gives what he has. As salt is used to bring out the best taste in food and to preserve food from spoiling. In a similar way, one who has salt will give out the best to his family and the society by making sure nothing goes wrong. He would ensure that there's peace, joy, love, respect and kindness in his domain. But anyone who has vinegar in himself would give out vinegar, insult, complain, grumbling, unwholesome talk and scorn. The change we want to see begins with us.

Change reality must surely start with us as we pay attention to personal development so that we can manage life's prosperity and affliction. If you worth your salt, affliction should cause you to pray and prosperity should make you to abound in praises to God, rather than seeking pity or merit from men.

changing the way we look at things will make things change a whole lot. When change starts from within, the ripple effect will reach others and affect the whole society positively.

Salt and good works are related ideas in the Bible. When Christians display good works, they are telling people how they ought to live in their marriages, families, villages, workplaces and in relationship of life. Although salt doesn't send out any aroma like other seasonings, but without it the soup is tasteless. Likewise, Christians can make true impact in the society without fighting for position in government. Their kindness and peaceful life speak for them without paying for propaganda in the media.

We have never seen a salt buyer demanding to taste it before buying it. Similarly, a Christian never need to swear before people can believe him. He must maintain integrity like salt amidst pollution.
Elijah was a man like us, but seasoned with prayer and a living faith that encourage us today to be earnest in prayers for God's grace no matter the situation. Moses was seasoned with enlarged heart that appreciated the inclusion of 70 people into his cabinet for decision making. Abel was seasoned with faith that offered a sacrifice that God is still bearing witness till today. Paul was seasoned with knowledge that renounced everything that was gainful for the sake of the gospel. What can people point to as your salt?

We lack salt if we do not look for the good of others or show kindness when it's necessary. if we cause others to sin or ruled by sin. If we refuse to cut tide with idols and unwholesome words.
Christ said that Christians are the salt of the earth, and In history, Christians are in the forefront of revealing the mercy of God by building hospitals, orphanages, schools for the blind and deaf, and minister to the less privileges in the society.

We are called as Christians to help keep the society from becoming totally evil and to pray for evil to cease so that peace may reign. Receive peace that you can give to others in Jesus name.

In His Service
Rev. Samuel Basurua

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