JOHN 6:47–51, 60–66 Sometimes, following Jesus feels like being a student in a difficult class. You show up, take notes, do your best — but the answers do not always make sense, and the teacher does not always explain everything. Some coursemates drop out when the lessons become too hard. Many followed Jesus for signs and blessings, … [Read more…]
MATTHEW 6:25–34 A village farmer heard the chief’s drumbeat summoning the villagers. Though he had done nothing wrong, fear gripped him—what if he was in trouble for something he was unaware of? Jesus asked whether worry could add even an hour to our lives (Matthew 6:27). Like the farmer, we often fret over shadows. Instead, take action where … [Read more…]
1 SAMUEL 16:1–7 Amina was a shy girl from a dusty town in northern Ghana. She loved fixing broken radios and often helped her uncle at his small repair shop. While others pursued more “important” careers, Amina quietly nurtured her curiosity. People overlooked her, assuming she had little to offer. But God had a plan. Years … [Read more…]
JOHN 17:1–5, 20–24 In the days of mighty kings, one ruled like Shaka Zulu—strong, feared, and praised as a saviour of his people. He built cities, won battles, and left behind statues of his greatness. But far from His throne, in a humble town, a carpenter’s son was born. No fanfare. No warriors. Just a quiet plan unfolding. … [Read more…]
2 CHRONICLES 33:9–17 In Nairobi, Jane was feared for her criminal influence. She exploited the vulnerable and brought fear to her community. But after a police raid left her hospitalised, she remembered her mother’s prayers and cried out to God. He heard her. Jane left her old life behind. She sought forgiveness, joined a church, and began … [Read more…]
HEBREWS 12:18–24 A girl once failed badly in her school exams. Afraid of being punished, she avoided class and hid from her teachers. That fear is like Mount Sinai—where the Israelites trembled before God’s holy presence (Hebrews 12:18–21). Sin made them feel unworthy and distant from Him. But then, the girl’s new teacher called her gently, … [Read more…]
GENESIS 3:1–10 My young nephew broke a rule and knew it. When I sat down with him, he squeezed his eyes shut—believing, like a child, that if he could not see me, I could not see him. It reminded me of children who cover their faces during hide-and-seek, thinking they are hidden. It also reminded me … [Read more…]
PSALM 143:4–11 While visiting my grandmother’s village, I joined a group walking to a nearby river at dawn. The footpaths twisted through fields and forests, and I quickly lost all sense of direction. What seemed like a shortcut led us deeper into the bush. I was ready to turn back—but our guide, an elder from … [Read more…]
ECCLESIASTES 9:4–12 John always wanted to join the school choir or take a piano lesson during holidays. But house chores, exams, and errands always seemed more urgent. Ecclesiastes 9:4–12 reminded us that life is brief—every moment is a gift, not to be postponed. Solomon urges us to enjoy God’s everyday blessings: a cup of tea in the … [Read more…]
ACTS 3:17–26 During the 2024 solar eclipse, millions marvelled at the beauty of a fleeting moment. As quickly as the sky darkened, it returned to normal—and life moved on. Peter, in Acts 3:17–26, speaks of a light that never fades: Jesus, the promised one foretold by Moses and all the prophets. He is the fulfilment of God’s … [Read more…]
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