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[…]
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: Nehemiah 6:1-19A leader must be hopeful and trust the Lord for energy and wisdom (v.3).Nehemiah refused to give in to any discouragement. You lead as you inspire others!Jesus Christ encourages us to be optimistic, to have peace even in the midst of tribulation, for He overcame the world, the devil and the flesh for[…]
Text: Nehemiah 2:18-20When Nehemiah explained the simple vision he had to the people, they quickly bought into it and they became one united team (v.18). A leader should be able to mobilize a team to work with. A team comes with energy and different talents and abilities to accomplish the vision in hand. For a[…]
Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-15King David had committed adultery with Uriah’s wife (v.4) and wentahead to plan and have her husband killed (11.17). Prophet Nathanconfronted the King and rebuked him in a subtle manner (12:7). To his credit, King David repented of his sin (12:13). A leader should rebuke evil acts in our society. Who rebukes[…]
Text: Philippians 4:10-23As with yesterday’s passage, today is about another practical matter – contentment. If we learn this, we can have peace even in the midst of the most horrible distress. Before Paul came to faith in Christ, he was a prominent Pharisee in Judaism. When he was converted by Christ, he entered an entirely[…]
Anytime we talk about captivity, we are referring to bondage. To be in bondage means incapacitated. When someone is incapacitated it means that such a person is in slavery. To be enslaved physically and spiritually in all spheres of life, is the inability to fulfill ones dreams and vision of life. Breaking out of captivity[…]
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: Romans 8:1-18This chapter is extremely encouraging to Christians. It begins by giving us assurance that we who are in Christ will not be condemned because of our sin. We belong to Christ, and we have been forgiven. Also, we have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us, and He enables us to put to death[…]