Heralds Digest

Of all the aspirations in every sprinter, participation in the Olympic games is a remarkable achievement. Plus the dream of winning a medal, the race begins a long time before the start of the fiesta. A call to the profession requires a test of endurance through the practice pain; but the work of fitness with perseverance will soon result in joy and celebration. The Thessalonians Christians were called to endure tribulation and persecution because of their determination to serve God rather than idols. This work of faith with power leads to the fulfilment of God's goodness and glory at the appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ. Every endurance trek, as a result of the obedience to the call of the Lord, starts with the test of patience. If the grace of God is utilized, the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be glorified at the end of the test. The test may be in form of challenges in marriage, profession, ministry, business, etc. Just as every call is personal, it should be expected th...

The world cannot forget about the most dreadful and deadly terrorist attack launched on the most seemly safe and greatest nation of the world; so the date September 11, 2001 has been on the diary of everyone ever since. Although the pursuit of peace and safety has been on the agenda of the comity of nations ever since the end of the first world war, it is not until recently that the strategy of seeking peace with attacks is being positioned as unproductive. It should not be surprising to believers when they finally hear about the approval of the United States of America on the Jummah prayer summit of 50,000 Muslims last friday on the US Capital, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the Smithsonian Museums. While the world is getting smarter in her pursuit of peace and safety, believers should be reminded that they cannot relent on their watching for the day of the Lord. It will come like the 9/11 attack. Watch constantly unto righteousness and we shall meet at the Bema Seat of Ch...