Text: Matthew 18:21-35People, by nature are rebellious most of the times; so, the leader should be prepared to forgive the errant ones whenever the need arises (v.22).Do not delay to forgive, forgive when you are still in pain. Jesus Christ forgave His tormentors when He was still on the cross, turning on the nail! (Luk.[…]
We give glory to God for His message to us this mission week. As a process of renewal, the Lord is reminding us to let go of the old self and allow the new to take over. The Scripture before us reveals that in Christ we are new creatures. Let us come this morning with[…]
The ACP Team is grateful to God for His faithfulness for the Cathedral Building project. We continue to execute phase 3 through Transition Works in small lots, despite the continuing effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on construction and financial sectors. The site remains under restricted access. It is our prayer that by the time the[…]
Text: Matthew 16:21-28A leader should create an environment for people to thrive and be responsible for their lives and development (v.24). Let people know that they must work hard for their survival and development. They must do their part and move forward. Meditate on verse 24. How are you going to apply it to your[…]
Text: Matthew 14:13-21A leader of the people especially in distress needs to be compassionate (v.14). Jesus Christ is our example; He gave His followers food (v.16). He was concerned about people’s welfare! Today, most leaders are selfish for even the little that is meant for the people they are leading, they take it. Most people[…]
Text: Matthew 12:33-37Jesus Christ called the Pharisees a brood of vipers, meaning their words were poisonous (v.34). A leader who does not speak the truth is dangerous because he cannot be trusted, even with good intensions for his people! If someone cannot trust you then he cannot obey you. So, untruthful leaders instigate rebellion. Leaders[…]
Text: Jeremiah 33:1-13Jeremiah faced a lot of difficulties as a prophet of God. At one time he was imprisoned for prophesying the truth (32:3). However, the Lord revealed Himself to Jeremiah, assuring him of His presence (v.3). A leader should trust that God is the one who put him in that position andwill not abandon[…]
Text: Psalm 119:105-120The Word of God should be a lamp for a leader’s feet and light to his path; and, indeed, to every one of us (v.105). The Word will be light if you read, study and apply it to your life. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and every one, especially[…]
Text: Job 1: 1-22Job was wealthy. However, the Lord allowed the devil to torture him (Job 1:12). Job never cursed God in response, as the devil had thought he would (v.11). On the contrary, Job responded by accepting the reality that his suffering was allowed by the Lord and he blessed Him (vv.20-21). Jesus Christ[…]
Text: Nehemiah 12:1-26Nehemiah’s vision was to build the wall; but the purpose was to help the people regain their focus on worshipping their God (v.27). Otherwise, they could finish the wall and then begin trading inside the walls. So, people should know the purpose of the vision and the leader should keep it on their[…]