One of the most popular parables of Jesus is the Parable of Talents in the 25th chapter of the Book of Matthew. Just before he left on a long journey, a man called his servants and gave them talents (ancient units of money). There were his servants and, so, any gain they made … [Read more...]
What We Have in Common with the Man at the Pool of Bethesda
John 5:1-8 recounts the story of Jesus and the man at the Pool of Bethesda. I find this story very instructive in the way we make requests of God. Usually, when we have a desire, not only do we know that desire, we have also figured out the best way to get it. So, when we ask … [Read more...]
Divine Arrangement (A Lesson from Peter and Cornelius)
One of the marks of a God-given vision or assignment is that it would go beyond us and involve other people. Most times, these people will not just be beneficiaries or distant onlookers; they would be partakers and partners. The assignment of marriage and raising a family is a … [Read more...]
Unveiling Your Own Purpose
I prayed so many times for so many years, “Lord, what is the purpose of my life?” And then, I would go through the lengthiest, most thorough process I knew in trying to find out. Then, I would go on a guessing game. Then, I would look at what someone else was doing and wonder if … [Read more...]
Your Purpose in This Season
A lot has been said and written on the idea of living a life of purpose, so much so that sometimes, it may put a person under pressure to figure out their life’s purpose right away. Yes, it’s true: you are a purposeful being that was created by a purposeful God for a … [Read more...]