Ancient Words Ever True

Several years ago, while reflecting on Jesus’ Parable of a rich man’s great supper (see Luke 14:17-24), I came to the conclusion that Heaven cannot be as interesting as it’s being painted for us. Almost always, the description of Heaven is largely physical (material), and for that reason, everybody (EVERYBODY) desires to get there… In that parable, the rich man invited some people to partake in his banquet, but they turned down the request. Other things were more important to them, so they missed the feast. Actually, the celebrant declared, “none of these men who were invited shall taste of my supper.” For this reason, I believe – and dare say – that when presented as it truly is, Heaven will NOT be as appealing to so many of us as it is now. In his book, Holiness, J C Ryle raised some serious issues along these lines. What follows is an excerpt from that great work. ********** I appeal solemnly to everyone who reads these pages, How shall we ever be at home and happy in heaven,...

When I was a little boy, once in a while I visit families with my parents. Usually, on such visits, food and/or drinks are served. Coming from an environment where children are strictly taught never to eat anything in another person’s house, all I needed to decide whether or not to accept the food offered was to cast a glance at my mum or dad; I will get their consent or disapproval instantly – without any word spoken! The idea of wordless communication, especially when it comes to relationships, is still seen today as impossible. However, I will show from Scriptures that it is highly attainable, and as a matter of fact, the highest form of communication that God desires that we attain as His children. I am confident enough to postulate this because, in addition to the testimony of the Word, I have experienced it severally over the years – albeit it’s just a foretaste. *** David made an interesting observation about how God communicates to the world His glory and mighty works. In ...

Several of you reading this post fall in the category of about-to-marry or old-enough-to-marry. It is not unlikely that you are already in a relationship you believe will eventually lead to marriage. But before you say, I do, let me take some time to bring forth to you the “old-school” recommendation of letting God show you whom to marry, and hopefully, show you a few compelling reasons to go for this old-fashioned option. I have assumed that you are a child of God who has an up-to-date cordial relationship with God, and knows when He speaks, and how to hear from Him. I also recognize that times have changed and in the midst of so much knowledge, the child of God is usually at loss in this matter. With these in mind, I proceed. A Long Journey First, you must realize that marriage is the beginning of a life-long relationship. While it may seem this point is obvious enough, I have come to realize that more often than not, we think of a relationship that ends in marriage, not one t...