ARTICLES
Jesus, the Word of Life
John 1:1-2 ; 1John 1:2 Have you ever wondered why Jesus, our Savior, is also called the “Word” in the Bible ? It seems that the answer to this question is in Hebrews 1:2 ; a revelation that in these last days, God speaks to us more directly by his Son. Not by the prophets, nor by the Judges, but his beloved Son. Now, if God speaks to us...
Who Is Your Neighbor ?
Well, I asked this question to my three Children, and here is what they said : • Samuella, 14 : Everyone whom I know • Davinah, 11 : My friends • Dave, 7 : People who live next to us • And you, dear friend, who do you consider your neighbor ? At one point, Jesus was asked this same question by a lawyer ‘who wanted to put him to test’ ! To...
I Ain’t Afraid
I Ain’t Afraid It felt like it was all over They told me that all hope’s lost But on the sky that looked like a midnight blue His light shone on me And his glory arose upon me I ain’t afraid ! God’s my Buckler God’s my Shield What shall I fear ? With Jesus on my side With my Savior on my back I ain’t afraid ! People may mock and...
Forgive and You Will Be Forgiven
Folks, do not be tough on others - your partner, your children, your siblings, your friends, your colleagues, your employees, your neighbors… As much as it depends on you, try to be understanding, forgiving and loving. Forgiveness was a key word in Jesus’s teachings (See Matthew 6:14 ; 18:21-22 ; Luke 6:37), and in his actions (Luke 23:34)....
2022 : Thy Kingdom Come
In his coming here on earth, Jesus’s mission was to bring the Kingdom of God from heaven to earth and re-establish his throne over the whole universe in accordance with his eternal purpose which is to sum up all things in Christ (Ephesians 1:10). For when in Eden, Adam and Eve abdicated from their position of intimate fellowship with God and...
A Reflection About God’s Holiness
Based on Isaiah 6:1-7, let us reflect on the following : o Holiness is all about God. We can neither comprehend the notion of holiness, nor seek sanctification apart from God, for he is the source and standard of all that is right, perfect and good. Every aspect of our existence is measured against his perfection of being. o Whenever we...
What Happens When We Come into the Presence of the Holy God ? Isaiah 6:5-7
One of the most striking insights in Isaiah’s vision of the Lord in the sixth chapter of his Book is the instant reflection about himself. After encountering the glorious presence of God in all his majesty (v1-4), he cried in desperation “Woe is me !”. What made Isaiah realize his woes so abruptly ? Because a sinful man like him was confronted...
The Glowing Holiness of God. Isaiah 6:1-4
Isaiah 6:3 : And one called to another and said : “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts ; the whole earth is full of his glory ! Under the leadership of King Uzziah (791-739 BC), Judah experienced peace and prosperity and he was highly hailed for his accomplishments on the battlefield, even though he disobeyed God in his later years. When...
Can You Hear the Voice of the Lord ? Isaiah 6:8
Isaiah 6:8 : And I hear the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us ?” Following Judah’s rebellion against God toward the end of the reign of King Uzziah in the eighth century (see Isaiah chap 1-5), the Lord was looking for a Servant that he would send to go out and warn his people about God’s discontent and...
