“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed” – Psalm 20:4 (NIV). In Africa there are many cultures where bridal negotiations are still taken very seriously. A bridal party goes well armed with a renowned go between speaker who once on the scene
“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains-” – James 5:7 (NIV). Patience has been characterised as one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. “But the fruit
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” – I Thessolonian 5:16 -18 (NIV). One of the most important ministries, easy to neglect, yet central to the Gospel is that of intercesors. When the Apostle Peter was arrested there was an
“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ anything beyond this comes from the evil one” – Mathew 5:17 (NIV). Those who happened to have grown around a typical African village market would already be familiar with the concept of bargaining. Normally when given a price of an
“Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit” – Ephesian 5:18 (NIV). The Balokole movement that sprung out of the East African revival in the 1930s is notably remembered for its austere practices, insisting on total denials when it came
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” – Phill 4:6 (NIV). In Uganda one of the more testing times in parental relations is during back to school season and a child doubts his parents will come
“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content” – Philippians 4:11 (NIV). Greed is commonly associated with having an insatiable appetite for food, a habit which many mothers would forbid. The child who can never be content
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control”– 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-35) is always a good reminder of stretching our faith and taking a risk for Christ. After being stripped of his clothes and
”If you look to him for help, he will put a smile on your face. You will have no need to be ashamed” – Psalm 34:5 (NIV). A person’s face can reflect many things. A face can exhibit distraught with worry written all over it. A face can show a certain
“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you” – Luke 10:19 (NIV). Just as in desert Israel, there is an abundance of dangerous snakes in Africa. Lying low and wiggling itself along the ground
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