When i consider the heavens and the earth

I know the story of a man who was searching for the truth of who God is. And the man saw the sun shining upon the earth and thought to himself, 'Surely now this sun is God, and him i will serve.' The man that day prayed to the sun but evening came as usual and the sun set. The sun was no more and the day became dark then the man thought to himself, 'Surely this cannot be God?'

The man continued with his search, he asked himself, 'Who is he who made the heavens and the earth? Who created the earth? Where is he?

The man saw the moon and stars filling the sky and he said,'behold these stars are servants around their master the moon.' The man worshipped the stars and the moon all night. But in the morning it was light again and the sun shone upon the earth as usual, the man understood that these were not gods.

The man thought, 'these are not gods but servants of a Great God.'

The man went to his fathers house. The man asked his father, saying, "Father tell me, where is God who created heaven and earth, and all the sons of men upon earth? The father took his son to an inner room full of gods of wood and stone, countless great images. The father bowed to his gods and said, "Behold those who created us are with us in this house."

The man went to his mother and said, "Mother my father has shown me those who made the heavens and the earth, can i have choice meat cooked well from that i may offer to them to eat. The man saw that they had no voice, no hearing and none of them could stretch forth his hand to eat.

The Spirit of the true living God clothed the man and he proclaimed, "Woe unto my father and this wicked generation, whose hearts are inclined to vanity, who serve these idols of wood and stone which can neither eat, smell, hear nor speak, who have mouths without speech, eyes without sight, ears without hearing, hands without feeling, and legs which cannot move; like them are those who made them and that trust in them.

Moral of the story

Everything that has been created has an end. Heaven and earth will pass away. Mathew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. People are born and they pass away when they die. Job 14:1-2 Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. If all things shall pass away like this, then that which remains unchanged and does not die, that is the One and True God. His name is El Shaddai-God Almighty, El Elyon- Most High God, Adonai- Master, Yahweh- Lord of Lords, Jehovah Nissi- The Lord my banner, Jehovah Roah- The Lord my Shepherd, Jehovha Rapha- The Lord who heals, Jehovah Tsidkenu- Our Righteousness, El Olam- Everlasting God, Jehovah Shalom- The Lord Is Peace, Jehovah Jireh- The Lord Will Provide, Jehovah Sabaoth- Lord of Hosts, Qanna- Jealous God, Jehovah Mekoddishkem- The Lord who sanctifies you.

Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord he is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

After heavens and earth pass away by destruction we who believe in the One and True God look forward to a new heaven and earth which is for those who obey the Lord. 2 Peter 3:10-13 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up..... Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

I urge you get to know about God and His Son Jesus Christ through His Holy Word, The Bible and His Holy Spirit who is available free to anyone who asks. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us all.

God is not deadJesus is alive, The grave is empty

🔜 The King is coming back, Are you ready?

Why repentance is so important

Ultimate goal of repentance is life
Repent & Live

One day when i was reading a Christian blog, i wondered why the writer kept emphasising repentance. Then one day i had a thought, i wanted to find out the first message of Jesus after His 40 days 40 nights fast in the desert.

So before i go to Jesus, lets look at John the Baptist. His message as shown in the book of Mathew was repentance as a way of preparing the way for the coming of The Lord Jesus Christ The Messiah. Mathew 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

This discovery that the message of John was of repentance shows the importance of repentance. Then looking at Jesus, Mathew shows us that from the time of Jesus' fast, he went preaching repentance.

Mathew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Wow

If both John and Jesus preached the same message of repentance then repentance must be a big deal!

There is also the scripture in Luke which shows that if we do not repent we perish!

Luke 13“Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered this fate? No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish..."

This scripture seems to say we cannot think ourselves fortunate because we don't suffer for example from death from accident or deadly sickness because even if we are fortunate enough to escape some of the troubles life brings on others, if we do not repent it is just as if we were never fortunate for we will perish also- if we do not repent.

But what is repentance? 

I'm still learning but from what i know so far repentance is simply turning away from a lifestyle of sin which makes repentance a spiritual exercise for every Christian because we all sin. The Bible says we are sinners.

1 John 1:8-9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.… 

Repentance therefore involves confession of sins, to the Lord who hears and forgives all sins and to one another for accountability and encouragement.

I would like to look at a passage from Acts which will help in understanding repentance. Acts 17:30-31 Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all men everywhere to repent. for He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. he has given proof of this to all men by raising Him from the dead.

Reflection time- God commands all men everywhere to repent!!!

In the scripture we learn that repentance is about, 'not being ignorant.'

This means for me to repent i have to know what God expects from me and to do it. Serious repentance means reading of scripture to find out what is pleasing to God and to do it.

 

Ephesians 5:10 and find out what pleases the Lord...

No excuse will matter on Judgement day. Remember the parable of the talents. The other servant gave all sorts of excuses to justify hiding his talent. Even Adam and Eve had an excuse for eating the forbidden fruit but their excuses did not save them from judgement. 

Likewise not knowing or knowing but choosing to ignore destroys life. God said, 'My people perish because of lack of knowledge.'

Know what! There is good news Repent and live!

 Ezekiel 18:32 "Cast away from you all your transgressions which you have committed and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! For why will you die, O house of Israel? "For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies," declares the Lord GOD. "Therefore, repent and live."

It is my hope that this message will prompt me and you to examine ourselves, Do our actions please God? Are we making good or evil plans? In our anger are we not sinning? Are we not justifying sins and in essence compromising on Holiness? 

We were all created in the likeness of God, this means that we know when we are doing good, we also know when we are doing bad.

May we take the character of God- goodness so that we are not overcome by evil but that we may overcome evil with good.

And if God in all His goodness and splendour repents- ought we not to repent even the more- every time we sin.

Let us Repent therefore of adultery, immorality, gossip, course joking, murder, false testimony, lies, debauchery-night partying, lust, homosexuality, stealing, envy, falsehood, flattery, idleness-laziness, anger, masturbation, pornography, addictions to alcohol and cigarettes and drugs, ignorance to God's Word, idolatry- rasta farism, yoga which is hindu gods worship, false religion, worldliness, name calling, abortion, immodest dressing and much more that the Holy Spirit convicts of.

This is my closing remarks taken from 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while— yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

God Bless us and help us to repent as we prepare for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ!!!

In memory of Mbuya Bingepinge

Newspaper Article about Mbuya Bingepinge

A month  and a week is past now since my Grandmother’s death and I write this article in her honour. A few days before my grandmother died I was with her and she was encouraging me to quickly go to Zambia and start my missionary work. I didn’t have much money since I was saving up for travel and living expenses but it was like the Holy Spirit urged me to give her a present so I gave her a small amount of money to assist in paying water bill. She was really happy and smiled. She gave me a fleece blanket and I was happy to receive it. We prayed and I left for Harare.

In Harare on the day of my travel to Lusaka my grandmother called me on my cell phone and she said I give you Psalm 23 and Hymn 169 and she gave me encouraging words and I just thought she is bidding me farewell because I’m leaving my home country.

I travelled well to Zambia and finding a house was easy and everything went on smoothly.

One day I dreamt Phrophet Bushiri, he touched my shoulder and was looking really concerned for me. He said, ‘You are very sad.’ He repeated the same statement and I seemed to be agreeing with what he was saying.

When I woke up I was baffled, Why would I agree and say I’m very sad when in actual fact everything was going smoothly?

 I wasn’t sad I was very happy! I just didn't know I was soon to be sad.

A day before my grandmother’s death, in the evening in my bedroom I started giving praise to God and singing like I have never done before. The next day is when I received the sad news that my grandmother had passed away.

My family members encouraged me that I should stay and not travel because grandma would have wanted me to stay at work. I listened but the next day I just wondered what I was doing all alone, she is not just my grandma she is the person who helped to raise me since I was a baby.

I had to go. The Holy Spirit said it’s a revival not a funeral plus I had this hope for a miracle that she would wake up.

I travelled well home and indeed it was a revival not a funeral. The Pastors were preaching uplifting sermons and people were singing praises giving Glory to God. There was one particular uplifting song Tichawonana naiwo Vatsvene vekudenga (We will meet with the Holy ones in Heaven).

On the day of my grandma’s burial, there were many wonderful testimonies given by people. All the testimonies had three things in common, Jesus, Prayer & benevolence. When I stood to speak the first words out of my mouth were not really my own but inspired by the Holy Spirit, I said My heart gives praise to God. I’m sure some people must have wondered or mocked me because these words are not really appropriate at a funeral. It is only recently that I discovered from reading the book of Jasher. The story of Abraham when he went to offer Isaac as a sacrifice to God that though Abraham was sad, his heart rejoiced in the Lord.

Jasher 23: 64 And the hearts of Abraham and Isaac rejoiced at this thing which the Lord had commanded them; but the eye wept bitterly whilst the heart rejoiced.

Sarah too was greatly sad for she knew her only son would be offered up to God but still her heart rejoiced.

Jasher 23:82 Thou art just, O Lord our God, for all thy works are good and righteous; for I also am rejoiced with thy word which thou didst command, and while mine eye wippeth bitterly my heart rejoiceth.

I also rejoice for her because she now rests from her labour but I miss her.

Mbuya Bingepinge giving a sermon at St James Methodist Church

Five good lessons received from grandma

1.       Work hard to please God first then your neighbour and lastly yourself. Don’t be lazy, find something to do to activate your talents and to support yourself and others.

2.       Pray in the morning, pray in the afternoon, pray in the evening. Pray at all times. God answers prayers in the morning, God answers prayer in the afternoon, God answers prayer in the evening. God answers prayers at all times.

3.       Support the work of Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, Missionaries, Church Choir, Widows and Orphans. Live out your faith!

4.       Trust in God! All things are possible to those who believe.

5.       Do not turn down a request to work in the house of God. If asked to pray; pray. If asked to Lay Lead, be Lay Leader; if asked to sing, sing! Why should you run away from God’s call and find yourself colliding with God? 



Grandma Arrives early at Clere to pray for the revival

I love you grandma, I know heaven and its hosts rejoice because of you. I strongly believe in my heart you have gone before us to check how everything has been made ready for the biggest reunion ever to happen in a short while after the rapture of the Bride of Christ just as you did on earth when you went early to crusade meetings to pray for the crusades.

Brothers and Sisters in Christ Prepare, make yourself ready, the Bridegroom is coming!!! Jesus Christ is coming and He won’t delay! Let us now put our spiritual houses in order by embracing repentance in the Name of Jesus for the forgiveness of sins, Leading in love, Living Holy lives as the Holy Spirit convicts us, righteousness by faith in Jesus, Truth as found in the Word of God and Humility desiring mercy all the way until His marvellous and promised coming.

God bless!

In the company of Pastors

I was privileged to attend a Pilgrim Wesleyan Church Pastors retreat in Jembo Bible College Zambia.

Jembo Bible College

 

Jembo Bible College

The retreat lasted 4 days. About 120 pastors attended the retreat from all 12 districts and I felt really blessed to be there. This retreat was the first after many years.

 

The objectives of the retreat were as follows:

• To help Pastors understand the importance of their calling in church growth and administration

• To strengthen fellowship among trained Pastors

• To help Pastors own the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church 2017-2013 Strategic Plan

• To help Pastors renew their commitment to a life of integrity
• To understand the opportunities and challenges of pastoring in urban and rural settings

• To provide an opportunity for Pastors to have spiritual renewal

In the company of Pastors, Reverends, Prophets & Students

I saw how God’s grace is at work at the Pilgrim Weslayan Church in that @ 85 years the church is still united, still growing strong through church planting and evangelism and still holding to its values of scriptural holiness.

 I stayed in the missionary vacant house. The missionaries who occupied the house went back home to America.

 I was impressed at the way they embraced African décor. I mean their house was more African than most African houses I know.

Jembo Secondary is a Mission School

The Principal left welcomes Bishop and his team to their school

 On the last day, I accompanied the Bishop to the mission school. The Bishop taught the students that there is time for everything and that as students it is time for them to work hard in their studies and not to live as working class or as married couples. I encouraged students to stay focused and ask God in prayer to help them achieve their dream.

My personal highlight from the whole event was Holy Communion Service led by Rev. Mudenda of John Howard Pilgrim Wesleyan Church. I enjoyed the service because the Pastor taught on the meaning of the Holy Communion and why we should always remember to come together to partake of it.

Looking forward to more Christian gatherings! God bless Pilgrim Wesleyan Church and its leaders. The Lord bless us and encourage our hearts!