Being Sifted as Grain in a Sift

The Upper Room scene was one of intrigue and impending danger. On one hand, there was Jesus washing the feet of the Apostles and serving the Last Supper. On the other hand, there was Judas Iscariot going out of the room to betray the Master. In the midst of the many moments occurring that night, Jesus revealed to John, the beloved disciple, the great truths of Himself as the “I am… the good Shepherd, the true Vine.” And to Peter, Jesus revealed the work of Satan and issued him a grave warning, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat,” (Lk 22:31). Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 45”

Are You A Peacemaker?

The world we live in today is in a constant state of turmoil, We read about conflicts and wars happening everywhere. There is political unrest and upheaval in many countries, even in countries very near to our country that is experiencing much peace for now. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 44”

SELF IDOLS

The lessons we have learnt from Moses’ intercessory prayer for the people of Israel are as follows:

• The prayer – the one who prays must be humble.
• God – the One whom we direct our prayers is holy and righteous.
• God acts in righteous judgement and gracious salvation.

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Serving The Lord

Christ our Example

Jesus our Saviour and Master came to earth “not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” (Matt 20:28) Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 42”

WAIT UPON THE LORD
(Isaiah 40:31)

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isa 40:31).

Isaiah the prophet wrote this more than a century ago before the fail of Judah to encourage the people of God when they were still living as exiles in Babylon, their enemy’s land. His words were words of comfort in the midst of God’s chastisement for their infidelity towards Him. They were also words of confidence that assures God’s people that His Word stands in spite of the frailty of man. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 41”