In the Month of Chislev (December), the news came to Nehemiah that the remnant of the Jews in Jerusalem are in great affliction and reproach; the walls of the Holy City has been broken down and the gates have been burnt with fire! This made Nehemiah to be sad, he wept and mourned for certain...
Category: <span>Theme of the Month</span>
November 2010 Theme – Divine Repleshment
In 2 Sam. 9: 1-13, we have the story of someone who experienced Divine replenishment. King Saul was the first King in Israel. Despite the warnings of Samuel as to what the people would experienced under a monarchy compared to a Theocratic governance, the people still chose to have a king over them (I Sam. 8:...
October 2010 – Torrential Blessings
The Online Dictionary defines blessing as, ‘the infusion of something with holiness, divine will, or one’s hope or approval (also used to refer to bestowing of such)’. Torrential on the other hand is defined by the same source as something that is ‘coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities’. In amalgamating the two...
September 2010 Theme – Enviable Miracles
Enviable can be defined as something so desirable as to arouse envy; or something that is capable of awakening an ardent desire to possess or to resemble. For an object to be enviable, such an object must enjoy certain characteristics that are rare, such as miracles. In Genesis 26: 1-35, we have an account of...
August 2010 Theme – Divine Authority
Authority can rightly be defined as the power to give orders and enforce obedience. When such a power is granted or given by God; it is said to be Divine. There are three questions someone can deduce from the sentence above: Does God actually have power? Can God or does God give power? What sort...
July 2010 Theme – Miraculous Enthronement
Enthrone is defined as ceremonially installing a new monarch on a throne. When that install is such that is unexpected; underserved; surprising or shocking, then it could be said to be a miraculous enthronement. King Ahaserus promoted Haman to be above all his princes and servants in his domain and somehow the promotion propels him...
June 2010 Theme – Divine Preference
Preference can be defined as a greater liking for one alternative over another or others; a thing preferred; or a favour shown to one person over others. When that liking or favour emanates from God, it is then a Divine preference. It is true that the Bible says that there is no respect of persons...
May 2010 Theme – The God of Wonders
Wonder can be defined as a feeling of heightened surprise or shocking amazement. From the beginning of time, humans are always attracted to wonders. The nature of wonder is such that it brings the recipient into spotlight; make him/her seems as a superstar and also glorifies the Doer of the wonder. Many people are too...
April 2010 Theme – Divine Showcase
Showcase case be defined as exhibiting an object as an outstanding example of its kind. It can also be to reveal something of an extraordinary worth or value. It is possible for a man to showcase himself. It is equally possible for people to also showcase someone e.g – the media. In both instances though,...
March 2010 Theme – Divine Attainment
Attainment can be defined as the act of achieving an aim; arrival at a new stage; obtaining a skill or been successful in one’s doing. The success will be Divine when it emanates from God or when it happens through an inexplicable perceptive Power. After Jacob through disguise and cunny craftiness received the blessing of...