"Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly" - I Timothy 4:7 (NIV).
In recent times there has been speculation concerning the origins of certain people. According to some there was once in Uganda some people with divine powers who one day dissapeared. These are the Bachwezi and there is a fascination as to who are there descendants here. Anyone who might have followed would have noticed how some people can get so absorbed in these mythical tales, for what there are.
Perhaps this explains why sometime back while attending a certain funeral once burial was done, it was announced that the deceased had left strict instructions. The late had willed that once buried immediately people should hasten back to their respective homes. It seemed like the Late had noticed something she wanted to discourage. Usually when people gather anywhere and have nothing useful to engage them the tendency is to start swapping tales. For instance they can start second guessing parents of every child in the compound other than theirs. Of course some can also start claiming to originate from invincible gods who one day dissapeared after the sudden death of a beloved cow!
As believers we do best to avoid such company. Rather in place let us pursue works that build the body of Christ. "But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness" (I Timothy 6:11).
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today I pray that you help me pass my time purposefully for your glory, this I pray in Jesus's name.
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04/05/2024 - 05/05/2024 All day“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid nor be dismayed, for the Lord your good is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua, 1:9 NKJV)
Self doubt is common to any life. Sometimes it can be a result of a challenge one is about to face. After Moses had passed on, Joshua knew he was succeeding a giant to lead the people of Israel to the Promised land. When someone succeeds a great leader there is bound to be comparison, a bit of which might be unfair and disheartening. As we see in this case, the mission was yet to be completed. If anyone, Joshua wouldn’t mind some encouragement.
Joshua would receive the encouragement he needed from God. He was assured that God Himself had chosen him to succeed Moses and take on the uncompleted task. God assured Joshua through His word that He would be with him. Joshua had had enough experiences to know that God’s promise was unfailing. After Moses sent out the twelve spies to explore the land the Israelis were about to invade, he and Caleb were the only two who believed that because of faith in God they could overcome the giants they saw (Numbers 13).
Today, any of us may be facing a task no less overwhelming from our experience as Joshua faced. Perhaps we have taken on a momentous office. We could be setting on a journey of undetermined length. Maybe there is a challenge that has just risen up from nowhere and we seemed all submerged.
The words God gave Joshua, his servant, should be of encouragement to us. Just as God commanded Joshua not to be afraid or dismayed, may we walk in that confidence.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today whatever task I face, I look up to you, and hold on to the words you gave Joshua, not to be afraid or dismayed, for you are with me, this I pray in Jesus’ name.
