LUKE 11:5–13 During World War I, Oswald Chambers was assigned as a YMCA chaplain to British Commonwealth soldiers at Zeitoun Camp, a military training facility close to Cairo, Egypt, in October 1915. He called a religious service for the weeknight, and four hundred men showed up to hear Chambers’s talk, “What Is the Good of Prayer?” … [Read more…]
EZEKIEL 8 Young children may think they are hiding when they cover their eyes during a game of “hide and seek.” They believe you cannot see them if they are unable to see you. As naive as that may seem to grownups, we occasionally treat God in the same way. We may have a tendency to … [Read more…]
1 JOHN 3:1–8 They took out their 22-month-old granddaughter for the first time without her older brothers and gave her love and attention. She was eager to go with them, ready for more individualised time. Despite her inability to express it verbally at this time, she feels appreciated and loved. Their affection for her, in a tiny … [Read more…]
2 CORINTHIANS 8:1–9 Dan unexpectedly arrived at a church instead of a home, carrying the pepperoni pizza meant to be delivered. He was met by the pastor. The pastor asked Dan about his life’s challenges, and he revealed that he had been struggling financially. He then handed over a cheque for 1.2 million naira to him as … [Read more…]
GENESIS 8:15–9:3; EXODUS 23:16 God instructed Moses and the Israelites to celebrate the Festival of Harvest with the first fruits of crops in Exodus 23:16. Today, nations all around the world commemorate the abundance of the land in a manner similar to this. The Yam Festival is observed by the people of Ghana as a harvest celebration. … [Read more…]
PSALM 141 Charles was frustrated with his wife for not checking directions to a famous restaurant, which they had planned to dine at during their holiday in Japan, and criticised her for her poor planning. Charles later regretted his harsh words and realised he could have checked directions himself and failed to thank his wife for … [Read more…]
2 CHRONICLES 2:1–10 Her husband celebrated a milestone birthday, and she brainstormed ways to honour him. She discussed ideas with her children, aiming to reflect the new decade’s significance and his family’s value. King Solomon aimed to build a temple worthy of God’s presence, securing raw materials from the king of Tyre. He acknowledged that God’s vastness … [Read more…]
ECCLESIASTES 3:10–11 “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world,” wrote C. S. Lewis in his book Mere Christianity. Life would have no meaning or purpose without God. Through testing the limits of nature, such as climbing mountains, … [Read more…]
1 PETER 2:11–17; 3:8–9 A sheriff in a community often uncooperative with law enforcement emphasised that they are human beings who work with people in crisis. The best response to humans in crisis is to be human, as it is what God Himself did when He sent His Son to help us. According to Peter, the greatest … [Read more…]
RUTH 4:13–17; RUTH 2:20 Joyce, a woman who had been imprisoned for six years due to wrong decisions, was set free. Despite her despair, a kind couple offered her lodging, food, and assistance. They told her about a God who loves her and wants to give her a second chance, showcasing the power of kindness. Joyce’s story, … [Read more…]
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