Denial into declarations

The Cross

On the evening of Jesus Christ’s trial and crucifixion, Apostle Peter was in a severe state of depression. Hours earlier, Peter had boldly asserted that he would never deny his Master. Yet later, during Christ’s trial, Peter sat crouching in fear, warming himself by a fire. A servant of the high priest’s court approached Peter and for the third time asked if he knew Jesus. Peter simply denied his Lord. Upon his denial, a fowl crowed – fulfilling Jesus word to Peter that he would deny the Lord three times before down. Peter ran out weeping bitterly.

The emotional scars left on Peter’s life must have been devastating. Yet within forty days Peter stood in the Jerusalem temple proclaiming Jesus before three thousand people. This speech took place only one hundred yards from where he had flatly denied Christ as his Lord and Saviour.

What happened? Why the change in Peter? Three days after Peter’s denial, he witnessed the risen Christ Jesus’ love and forgiveness which freed Peter from the emotional scar upon his heart.

You and I are like Peter in many ways. A lot of times we may have denied Jesus, unintentionally or wilfully, choosing not to include Him in our lives. But we are assured with confidence that Jesus Christ has given us His kingdom. There is no sin too great, to severe, or too scary to separate us from the love of God, especially during this season of commemoration of His birth.

Let Jesus Christ’s love turn your denials into declarations of His love and forgiveness for all mankind. Then like Peter, go and proclaim boldly what your Lord has done this yuletide season.

Merry Christmas     

THE MAN DIES, BUT LIVES …

                                                   1918-2013              Source: Google image

 

A lot have been said about former president of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, from Thursday 5 December 2013, when his death was announced to the world. 

 But, what stood out for me in all the accolades pouring for the former statesman was his love for children, and his selfless services to humanity.

 From what I’ve heard so far, I am certain that, he was one of the greatest sons of Africa. He was a gift from God to humanity.
 

……and now, he's dead

You’ll be dearly missed by all of us.

 Hamba Kahle, Tata

THE YOUNG SHALL GROW

 

May the sun shine all year long,
Everything go right and nothing wrong,
May everything you love bring love back to you,
And may all the dreams you dream come true!


I hope your new year is awesome, full of love and laughter... just like you!

Let us go to the Bible class for positive censorship

In Proverbs 15:26 Solomon, my name sake, wrote that 'the thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but the words of the pure are pleaseant." To think possitively includes the process of positive censoring. It involves sifting out the good from the bad.

Faith asks the question: Does this idea desearve my attention or the trademark of my name? Maintaining a constructive critical overview is a constant process. Faith is not afraid to censor. It stands guard at the portals of your mind, checking the ethical and moral credentials of the ideas that could distrupt, disturb, and possibly destroy your attitude of faith.

So firm up your will power. Assign responsibility to the spiritual laws that manage your thoughts. Without guidelines, controls and censorship, life is like an airplane with a drunken pilot. A crash landing is always looming.

You need God to guide your thinking. He stands at the door of your mind and heart waiting to help you if you will only ask Him to help you by praying.

Peace unto you.

NB: This post is not for everyone, it is only for the few who can decode this content by thinking deeper.

NEVER LOOK BACK

In teaching total commitment, the bible used an illustration familiar to all of us. "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:62). During the planting season in Lesotho, traditional farmers can be seen plowing their fields thoughout the land. Plowing in Lesotho without machines took a tremendous amount of effort. The light wooden plow pulled by oxen or donkeys required the worker to direct all his strenght and attention to the task of plowing straight furrows.

Donkey at work

It is one of the unwritten norms in Lesotho, totally unacceptable to look back after "putting ones hands to the plow." If the farmer plows unevenly and looks back, it only results in an even more crooked furrow. If he looks back at all, his weight is taken off the plow, prohibiting him from making an even furrow in the earth.
With the above analogy in mind, I call on all students that read this blog to focus all their attention and strenght to finishing this semester with pride, excellence and with good grades. I encourage you to look forward, not back toward your past academic mistakes from first semester. Press yourself toward the goal for the prize of excellence which would make you to pass this year exam in flying colours, and make you to proceed to the next level in 2014.

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The plow in this context would be your book or studies. Put your hand to the plow (your books), study-read your books and never look back. Then you will truly be fit for the next level (promotion to the next grade on merit). When you earned that grades on merit, you can say with certainty, I have locked the door on yesterday and have thrown the keys away; tomorrow has no fears for me since I have found today!

THOUGHTS OF DESTINY

 

The Destiny of an individual belongs to that person, and that person alone. No two people can have the same Destiny. Even twins end up leading radically different lives, despite their psychological connection.

To find your own path, you need to keep moving forward.

Nothing is predetermined in life. It’s futile to try and conform to a model of behavior, to be like someone you know and admire. Because when it comes down to it, what do you really know about them?

Thoughts of destiny

The image you have of someone rarely corresponds to their reality.

It’s good to listen to the advice people give you, but always remember to apply it in your own way, leaving your own mark.

A choice is offered to you at each crossroads you come to. You must make a decision, even if it’s only to hesitate.

Above all, you need to be self-confident, move forward, and find your own path in life.

THE BLADE GUNNER

Dear readers,

Do not mistake this post as a public relations campaign for Oscar. I was just imagining his thoughts at this point in time.

Regards

Once upon a time...

I used to be the golden boy of South Africa

I held the flag with pride

I made South Africans proud

I had a life with Reeva Steenkamp.

I loved Reeva. She was beautiful, and we were good together, but unfortunately I shot her dead with one of the guns indicated below.

 

MY MISTAKE WAS TO KEEP A GUN IN MY HOUSE!

 

 

I shot Reeva four times by mistake.

 

Oh God! What have I done?

 

I am ashamed of myself

 

 To friends, fans , Reeva family, and all South Africans, I am very sorry .

 

I wished I could bring her back to life. She was the love of my life. 

RIP: Reeva Steenkamp 1983-2013