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HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER YEAR 1 (8/5/2021)

ACTS 16:1-10; PSALM 100; JOHN 15:18-21 “Servants are not greater than their master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.” Following Jesus also means sharing his lot, being rejected and even hated by ‘the world’ because our values are different. As Christians we should […]

WITNESSLINE DEVOTIONAL: OVERCOMING THE WORLD THE RISE AND FALL OF SAUL  (DAY SEVEN)

OVERCOMING THE WORLD THE RISE AND FALL OF SAUL  DAY SEVEN  1 Samuel 14:4-7 MEDITATION Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving , There was a lot that Jonathan needed to overcome for the Battle at Micmash Pass to succeed. First of all, the terrain was difficult. This pass was situated between two cliffs. One was […]

WITNESSLINE DEVOTIONAL: OVERCOMING THE WORLD – THE RISE AND FALL OF SAUL (DAY SIX)

OVERCOMING THE WORLD THE RISE AND FALL OF SAUL  DAY SIX 1 Sam. 13 MEDITATION This chapter tells us that Samuel rebukes Saul.  The story of Saul is a frustrating one but also very instructive. Saul did so well at the start, he was humble; responsible; relied on God’s Spirit; he was a good leader. […]

WITNESSLINE DEVOTIONAL: OVERCOMING THE WORLD – THE RISE AND FALL OF SAUL (DAY FIVE)

THE RISE AND FALL OF SAUL  DAY FIVE 1 Sam. 12 MEDITATION This chapter presents us with Samuel’s farewell speech to the people as their former leader. Samuel was an example of a good leader who finished well. This is in contrast to Saul who had a good start but did not finish well.  Heavenly […]

WITNESSLINE DEVOTIONAL: OVERCOMING THE WORLD – THE RISE AND FALL OF SAUL (DAY FOUR)

OVERCOMING THE WORLD: THE RISE AND FALL OF SAUL  DAY four 1 Sam. 11 MEDITATION The personality of Saul has been the primary focus of our study. We saw how Saul rose to power and now Saul is given the opportunity to manifest his leadership skills. God used Saul to fulfill his leadership roles. As […]