“Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil” - Ephesians 5:16 (NIV).
Many of us who are used to our private transport means would admit to finding public transport an inconvenience, especially in those moments where we find ourselves in need of it. By this I mean the waiting it might take to jump into a taxi that will only move from stage to stage until packed to capacity. And the squeezing on each other that goes with it!
Most of times I personally use my own private means to avoid the hassle. I have though found myself in a commuter taxi or uber taxi where my vehicle was stuck elsewhere. But there are also times where I cannot help but jump on a Boda Boda motorcycle to get to a destination in time. I do not look forward to such moments much aware of the accidents involved due to their unregulated nature.
While I have not relished such moments, preferring the comforts of my private space, yet I have always found them special for witnessing Christ. As I jump off a Boda Boda, wishing the rider a good day, I have found an opportunity to ask about his spiritual condition. An Uber taxi driver has meant someone I talk to about salvation till I am dropped off.
When, therefore, your private means are not with you, do not grumble so hard. Just know that public transport with all its inconveniences, opens so many doors where witnessing the Gospel is concerned!
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Prayer for the day: Lord father in heaven, help me find and use those precious moments where I witness your salvation for mankind.
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03/05/2024 - 04/05/2024 All day“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10)
Every now and then one could be gripped with fear because of certain events sweeping before one’s life journey. It could be the finances that are stretched and incomes are no longer certain. Perhaps it is one’s job under threat. Perhaps it is a dreaded health report card. There could be fear about outcome of a matter under judgment and what it might mean to one’s future.
Fear has been elsewhere described as “an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.” Every life will experience fear at one point. Whenever we are faced with fear it is natural to look for something to grasp on. Sometimes we run for shelter wherever we can find. Perhaps we might seek out a friend for quiet confidence.
But there are those situations when there is no shelter in sight. There are also those cases where those we thought would understand our situation once we share our pain return only hurting and critical feedback. In such moments we might then turn and look within ourselves only to find the energy has all been sapped by this gnawing fear. We feel down and the urge to rise and move on all gone!
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10) the word of God through prophet Isaiah assures us. But why? It is because the Lord has been there. He himself was faced with fear before his crucifixion but He looked to God.
Charles Spurgeon once wrote when faced with fear always remember, “Nothing is too hard for Him. He can find a way where there is no way. He can give us the idea that will make all the difference.” Psalm 91:2, says, “I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” So, when faced with fear, look to God to strengthen you. By looking to Him, the Lord will encourage and lift up your spirit, and make a way out of nowhere!
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today I surrender to you any fear that is in me for I know by looking up to you, you will always make a way out of nowhere, this I pray in Jesus’ name!
