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2020 was said to be a very promising year for many. I remember the news and church elders predicted a peaceful year with a lot of success and prosperity during that year.   But it turned out to be a very cruel irony. COVID-19 happened and stayed.   Let me ask you: How did you feel a few weeks after hearing the news of COVID19?   To be honest, I personally, did not believe that it would break the world health system that much. I trusted in the science and technology and never thought that it would handicap us that much.   Yet, we all felt inadequate and unsure about the way forward. We were cut short in our path. The mothers felt helpless to protect their children.   The fathers struggled to make things happen to brighten the day for their families.   Many lost their jobs.   The Priest or the Pastor hopelessly wants to reassure his flock.   In the 21 st century of enlightenment, when we believe we have all the knowledge, we were forced to stop and ask -

  Matthew 2:1-12   Here Matthew focuses on the effect of the arrival of Jesus on two distinct audiences: 1. The current Jewish King Herod 2. The Gentile Magicians   The Romans allowed the Jewish rulers to govern in Judea, under their authority. This Herod is referred to as Herod the Great, the first of several important rulers from the Herodian dynasty ruled from 37-4BC. He is thought to have been an  Idumean, a descendant of the Edomites, offspring of Esau. Herod was ruthless and cunning. He loved opulence and grand building projects, and many of the most magnificent ruins that can be seen in modern Israel date back to the days of Herod the Great. His most famous project was the rebuilding of the temple at Jerusalem which took several decades and was completed after Herod’s death.   Matthew reminds us of the prophesy of the prophet Micah is verse 6: "And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall com

  Merry Christmas my dear followers and friends. As we draw close to the end of an exceedingly difficult year, I can only think of the words of Apostle Paul to encourage you as we enter a new year. We do not know what is out there. But our Lord Jesus knows everything. Why not have faith in the Omniscient God? In my life I had so many uncertainties but one sure that was certain, I know that God has my life and the lives of my children in His care. He knows what is Best for me. It is not my best but His. You know why? Because God has already written the last chapter of each of our lives. And one thing is important to understand, God knows what is best for us. And his best can mean trials as well. So, my friends, do not test God. Be calm and hopeful because God has your back. 2021 IS going to be a successful year because we would have more maturity in His word and our spirit would have prospered in sanctification. I ask you all to hold the Scriptures close to your heart and meditate o

  Matt. 1:18-25 18.     This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19.     Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20.     But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21.     She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save his people from their sins.” 22.     All this took place to fulfil what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23.     “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). 24.    When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of

UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST AND RECOGNISE GOD’S CALLING TO US, AS WE ARE, IN OUR LIFE.   As we approach the festive seasons, I invite you to reflect on the advent of the birth of Christ. Christmas brings glad tidings to all Christians around the world and also the peoples of different religious beliefs and cultures. Christmas brings a spirit of cheerful giving.   Advent reminds the church of the sacrifice that God made to bring us to Him.  Our relationship with God was inexistent. Our own efforts and good works could not reconcile us to God the Father. The Gospels tells us of what it took our saviour, the creator of all things, to become part of his creation. Jesus died for us and reconciled us to the Father. And today, we remember his arrival and we thank God for his son.   We are going to reflect on who we are and how significant we are to God.   First, let us dwell on the name of Jesus. What was so special with his name? On the same token, what do you think your