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12/08/2026

YOU CAN NOT BRIBE GOD!

"And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22"
Trying to bribe God is a work in futility. It is also an indication of ignorance of the Word of God when one tries to bribe God (Hosea 4:6). He owns everything in this world and is not in need of anything that we can bribe Him with. King Saul thought He could bribe God through sacrifices to win the heart of God instead of obeying the instructions of the prophet Samuel. God rejected his sacrifice. Dear beloved, sacrifices are good, but they should come after obedience. They cannot be substituted for obedience. Live in obedience to the Word of God, and all your sacrifices of time, energy, offerings, tithes, etc., will be accepted by God. Prioritize obedience over sacrifices, and God will bless you. Hallelujah! Stay blessed!

10/08/2026

The Master’s way of giving!

10/08/2026

HIGHER THOUGHTS

"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9 KJV

Everyday, we are subjected to many possibilities, some are good while some are bad. We try to make sense of past events, work on the present, and try to figure out the future. We do evaluation and make plans. But many times, things don't go the way we want it to and it brings us so much frustration or doubt. There are just so many things in life that we don't have control of or even understand. Since we are finite creatures, we are limited in knowledge and understanding of how life works. Reading from this verse, we are reminded that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours. We see the huge difference between our wisdom and understanding compared to God's as the heavens are higher than the earth. There are so many things that we cannot comprehend but God sees everything and knows everything. Our part is not to try to find our own way in life but to submit and cooperate with God's will. There may be times that we are filled with confusion or faced with so much unfairness but as we understand and accept God's sovereign will and power, we are aligning our lives in God's perfect plan. As He is way beyond our capacity, working with Him, not against Him, brings ultimate blessing and security upon ourselves.

Beloved, whenever we are confronted with hard situations or seemingly unanswered prayers, we may start to question God. Wondering why He allows awful things to happen or why He is not responding in the way we want Him to. But as we meditate on this passage, we are invited to put our trust in Him, His plan, ways, and timing. We can only see the immediate and temporary but God sees the bigger picture, more than we can ever see or understand. He fully knows what is truly good for us, even if we cannot see it. Let this passage shape the way we live and may we learn to depend upon God in everything. As we deepen our relationship with Him, we are on the path towards the great future He has in store for us.

Prayer point: Heavenly Father, help us to choose to surrender to Your will. Give us the humility to accept that we are so limited and we need You, for You alone have the infinite wisdom and power. We rest and lean upon the knowledge that You will always be in control and that You are always good. In Jesus name. Amen.

09/08/2026

GOOD PLANS

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 29:11 KJV

A very famous and well loved verse in the Bible but also one of the most misinterpreted. The verse does sound very encouraging for those who are down and going through a lot of challenges but there is a limitation to its application based on original context. The word that God gave Jeremiah was meant for him and the Israelites who were exiled in Babylon. For a nation who relied upon the invincible might and provision of the Lord, it was unbelievable for them to hear that God allowed them to be captured by another nation. This was God's discipline for Israel's stubborn disobedience. It was a very difficult time for them, but while they were in the middle of painful discipline, God comforted and gave them assurance. Reminding them that though His discipline may seem harsh but His plans for His people are not intended for harm but for peace, a hopeful future, and was meant to ultimately bring good.

Beloved, this promise is not just for the Israelites at that time, but is also applicable to all generations of believers. In uncertain times like this, we may easily feel lost, confused, or worried about what will happen. Wondering if our plans will ever succeed, will our dreams even come true, or will there even be an end to the struggles. In moments of doubt, we need to remember the promises of God contained in this verse. To know that God always has a purposeful plan for us, filled with hope. Each time we are going through challenges, what we need to ask is not "why me?" or "why now?" but "what are you teaching me in all this Lord?" We must learn to embrace God's discipline, whether it is for correction or for training, God has a greater purpose and we must trust His ways, no matter how difficult it may be. Things may not come easy or convenient but it will definitely be always for our good.

Prayer point: Lord, thank You for the good plans You have for us. Enable faith in us to trust in You, even if it's hard to understand. As we go through Your discipline for training, correction, or both, help us to see beyond the pain and see Your wisdom and goodness. May our souls rest in the assurance that Your plans are good for us. In Jesus name. Amen.

08/08/2026

HIS JOY

"And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves." John 17:13 KJV

As Jesus prepares to leave the world and return to the Father in heaven, He prays for His joy to be in His disciples. This joy did not mean that the disciples will have happy and struggle-free lives. In fact, Jesus prayed not to take them out of the world and He knows that much later on, His disciples will experience intense persecutions and most will be martyred. This is joy that does not come from our wallets, or bank accounts, or accomplishments, or just having a good time. This is a joy that comes from Jesus and it is not superficial or circumstantial. Jesus Himself, went through a lot in more than 30 years of His life on earth. Was born in a poor family, lost His earthly father at a young age that He had to take care of His mother and siblings, lost His beloved cousin to unfair ex*****on, was rejected by His own people, was betrayed by a disciple and denied by another, and was unjustly judged to the point of being publicly humiliated and executed on the cross. But despite all that happened to Him and despite all His sacrifices, Jesus had the joy of doing it all for us. Joy that does not depend on circumstances or feelings but in knowing that He has fulfilled the Father's will by laying His life down for His beloved sheep. Joy that made Him carry the cross and the burdens that we could never carry. Joy that endures and overcomes, and He wants us to have that joy.

Beloved, we don't have to be crushed by adversities and allow our traumas and hurts to dictate our responses and faith. Stress in life is not the enemy, it is when we don't know how to manage and overcome its effects. We know of post-traumatic stress disorder but psychology also tells us that there is such a thing as post-traumatic growth which allows us to harness our traumas and pains into strength and opportunities for growth. Jesus has that kind of joy, even more, He has made it available for us. Having His joy assures us that we will never be alone. In His joy, we can look forward to the day when our joy in Him will be made full, complete, and perfect in heaven

Prayer point: Lord Jesus, thank You for Your joy that fills our lives. Teach us to always trust in Your joy, despite all the trials we face here on earth. May we go beyond worldly perspective and live according to Your joy. In Jesus' name. Amen.

06/08/2026

STAYING WITH PURPOSE

"I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. [16] They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world."
John 17:15-16 KJV

Elijah once prayed that God would just take away his life. Thankfully, God doesn't always answer our prayers in the way that we want Him to. True enough, God took Him to heaven on a chariot of fire but only after he was done with what God wanted him to do. Much like Elijah, we want to be taken out from the difficulties of earthly life. Wouldn't it be nice if the moment we received Jesus as Lord and Savior, He just took us away from this broken world and brought us into heaven like Elijah? Then we don't have to struggle with sin anymore and face many hardships here on earth. Wouldn't it have been more merciful? But that is not what Jesus intended for His followers. He did not pray that we go straight to heaven once we are saved or be freed from all the struggles in earthly life. He only prayed that we stay but be protected from the greatest adversary, Satan. One of the greatest reasons for this is because as Christians, we have a mission to be a salt and light to the earth, to restore this broken world into the wholeness of Christ, and to once again, spread the image of God, in Christlikeness, throughout the whole world as we share the Gospel.

Beloved, life on earth is not just about our happiness, getting rich, or finding success. We will have our true and unending happiness in heaven, with our Lord. But while we are still here on earth, we have a mission to fulfill, to advance His kingdom by bringing as many lost souls as we can. Wealth, intelligence, and other gifts or talents are merely tools for us to use to be more effective in fulfilling our purpose. Like soldiers, we have a mission to accomplish and it will be very challenging and dangerous because we are up against Satan and his hoard of demons in this world but once we are done with the mission, we can all finally go to our eternal home and enjoy our rest and rewards.

Prayer point: Lord Jesus, thank You for interceding for our protection against Satan and his demons. Even though, often we desire to be taken away from this miserable world, help us to understand our mission and enable us to fulfill it, despite oppositions in Jesus name. Amen.

05/08/2026

KEPT IN HIS NAME

"While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled."
John 17:12 KJV

Security is a very important part of life. Due to how harsh and how unpredictable the world can be, we seek for really good security. Being secured from different kinds of threats like physical danger, financial troubles, emotional and mental problems, relational conflicts, or spiritual threats. We try to find security in many ways, insurance, investments, wellness workshops, companionship, or religion. We just want to be sure that we are safe, protected, and well cared for. But all human efforts will never be enough and often leads to more insecurities. Be comforted and confident knowing that Jesus prayed for you to be protected from the devil. To Jesus His disciples are very precious and that includes all His disciples in all generations.

Beloved, our ultimate threat is not in the physical, financial, emotional, mental, or relational, it is Satan, the consequences of sin, spiritual death, and eternal damnation. Nothing on earth can ever secure us from them but only the Lord Jesus. There is nothing wrong with finding security measures to protect what is precious to us here on earth but we must not put all our hopes in them. The best thing we can do is secure our relationship with God more than anything and trust that as we live our daily lives, aside from being eternally secured, Christ also secures us in our provision, protection, and our emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness. He continues to keep us in His hands even today. Being kept secure in His name means that our spiritual and eternal security does not depend upon our ability to hold on to Him but on His unwavering faithfulness in holding on to us. Whatever trials or struggles that come our way, we know that we can fully trust our Lord Jesus to keep us in the Father's name.

Prayer point: Lord Jesus, we thank You for faithfully keeping us in the Father's name. You know the insecurities that bothers us and causes distress. Give us the faith to endure and trust in Your protection and care. May we put all our hopes in You and trust that You will never let go of us. In Jesus' name. Amen.

04/08/2026

HAVE YOU STOPPED PRAYING?

"Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: 1 Samuel 12:23"
Prayer is the lifeline for remaining in fellowship with God. Prayer is so important that Jesus Christ admonished us to continually pray and not faint (Luke 18:1). Nothing should cause you to stop praying, because the moment you stop, you start dying. Even pray for those that hurt you. Samuel prayed for the Israelites who hurt him and taught them the good and right way. He said he would have sinned if he had not prayed for them. Dear beloved, don't sin against God because you stopped praying for a loved one or someone who hurt you. Keep praying for them, and God will bless you. Everyone needs to be prayed for. We were saved by the prayer of Jesus Christ, hence we need to pray for one another (John 17:20-21). We all need the help of someone, so let us continue to help others even by praying for them. Hallelujah! Be an overcomer!

Very beautiful pictures with the rainbow in the skies, the weather is very calm, the wind that blows here is very lovely...
01/08/2026

Very beautiful pictures with the rainbow in the skies, the weather is very calm, the wind that blows here is very lovely, What a very beautiful place! I took these pictures on my way to Kamuli, my village home.
The place is called Kasambira.
This beautiful nature also tells us that God does exist and He is the creator!

01/08/2026

Heaven a prepared place for us!

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