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Wise Way

   “ Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud. He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: And whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. ” Proverbs 16 : 19 - 20 KJV Without the enabling grace to discern that the opposite of wisdom is pride, seemingly righteous people will lose good relationships to their inability to absolutely trust God to handle the challenges of life more affectionately. Meanwhile, the overtly proud and arrogant people do not believe in God. They pride their achievements and accomplishments in life on their personal efforts and ingenuity. Unfortunately, even the religious people or fools also indirectly say there is no God by their forced struggle for relevance and recognition with the overtly proud and arrogant people. Whenever we lean simply on our own understanding of ‘how things happen ?’, ‘why do people act in the way they do?’ , and ‘what do we need to do in response to the challenges of life?...
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Waiting Workforce

     “ Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully. ” 2 Kings 12 : 15 KJV In our days where accountability in service is wearing a questionable toga, the ‘for they dealt faithfully’ assessment of the workforce that handled the maintenance work at the temple is possibly reserved only for the days of king Jehoash and priest Jehoaida. And just as here the priests were the faithful workforce in the scrutinizing eyes of Jehoash and Jehoaida, God is looking for faithful workforce that will wait on Him to supply all their needs, rather than falling into the temptation of helping themselves with unfaithfulness, unrighteousness, and unhappiness. Whether in the line of duties as parents with parenting, ministers with ministrations, partners and associates with project management, etc, the waiting workforce understands that faithfulness is the only credentials for fruitfulness. Fraudulent pra...
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Shining Star

  “ Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: Look down from heaven, And behold, and visit this vine; Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, Cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved .” Psalm 80 : 14 , 19 KJV It is a pity that shining star can sometimes reflect the shadow of itself when it turns away from the source of its radiance. When the heart of man focuses on the shadow of his brilliance, intelligence, and skills as the primary source of breakthrough and accomplishment in life, it loses the radiance of righteousness by the grace of God. For example, Jehu was a shining star and important instrument used by God to accomplish the destruction of Baal worship in Israel, and the execution of the royal seeds in the lineage of Ahab according to the prophecy by Elijah the prophet. However, the scriptures has it that  “ But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin ...
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State-sponsored Services

   “ Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris. who, when they came to Cæsarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.” Acts 23 : 31 , 33 KJV When Apostle Paul later wrote to the brethren in Rome “ So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also (Romans 1 : 15)”, he apparently could graphically remember how the Lord replaced the state-inspired threat of the Jews with the state-sponsored services of the Roman soldiers and military personnel. It was a midnight escort service from the Jewish council in Jerusalem to the court of Governor Felix in Caesarea that opened the new missionary door to Rome. Whereas, to the state and the Jews under conspiracy to terminate the life of Paul, Apostle Paul had been arrested, incarcerated, and silenced from all preaching engagements in Jerusalem. Invariably, with absolute focus on the sovereign God and Master of all ser...
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Saviour’s Steps

  “ A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps .” Proverbs 16 : 9 KJV One of the attributes of a self-made man is his ability to be in-charge, take control, and devise a solid strategy for great accomplishment. Wherever a master strategist is produced in any home, workplace, and societal setup, everyone within the system is known to dove his hat for the mastery of the strategist’s control and administration. Whereas, “ A man's heart deviseth his way: But the LORD directeth his steps ” brings an uncomfortable twist to the familiar setup. The recognition of the Saviour’s steps in life brings a great relief to whatever dynamic the sound strategies throws in any situation and circumstance. Unfortunately, those who are ignorant or cast aspersions on the relevance of the Saviour’s steps are always restless and frustrated with the management of the diversity and complexity of sound strategies open to them. For example, when a man’s heart deviseth his way, how ...
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Dutiful Dealings

  “ And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do .” Acts 22 : 10 KJV The persecution of Apostle Paul in the same Jerusalem, where he had previously brought chained believers for persecution, inspired the difference between decent and dutiful dealings in life. While persecution of believers represents decent dealing when Paul was the persecutor, it remains decent dealing with Paul as the subject of persecution. Decent dealings are the human acceptable behaviours, inter-personal relationships, cultural dispositions, and social or business etiquettes, especially when the purpose and will of God is not in focus or consideration. But by Paul’s unforgettable encounter with Jesus Christ, decent dealings receive an uncompromising transformation into dutiful dealings…when he said “ What shall I do, Lord? ”. Educated and highly influential people always know what t...
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Ready Rod

   “ Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done .” Acts 21 : 13 - 14 KJV The pursuit of righteousness and the perfect will of God is not a recipe for the faint-hearted. Notwithstanding, a ready rod is God’s battle axe and weapon of war; and carefully prepared for the Master’s use. Oftentimes, the period of preparation creates a serious impediment for many people, whose minds are easily sandwiched by the whims and caprices of the supposedly well-wishers. Apostle Paul had to confront these well-wishers and disciples in Caesarea, who were ignorant of God’s special calling and will for Paul. But thanks to God, the ready rod responded “ for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus ”. Therefore, a ready rod in the hands of God canno...
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