“And the Lord said to him, “Go through the city, through Jerusalem, and put a mark upon the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the abominations that are committed in it.” And to the others he said in my hearing, “Pass through the city after him, and kill; your eye shall not spare, and you shall show no pity; slay old men outright, young men and maidens, little children and women, but touch no one upon whom is the mark. And begin at my sanctuary.”
Excerpt, First Reading, Wednesday 14th August 2024 – EZEKIEL 9: 1-7; 10:18-22.
So, we are already conversant with this Bible verse, “To whom much is given, much will be required.” – LUKE 12:48.
The verse quoted above in today’s teaching continue thus, “And begin at my sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the house.”
Shouldn’t we be concerned about this? Or, have we become so fearless and unfeeling?
To any of us who stands on the sanctuary of the Almighty God and speak words to the congregation skewed for our own personal benefit, we must be conscious of our failing and should be concerned about today’s teaching, and watch our ways.
Alas, too, for us, members of the congregation. If we are aware of the preacher man’s skewedness but rather support him or act aloof, today’s teaching should get us also concerned and fear for our own safety.
Dear friend, for what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Have a fantastic day folks.
#SAINT_MAXIMILIAN_MARY_KOLBE! #Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo. 14th Aug. 2024p
Heeding the Call.
“Thus says the Lord: “You, son of man, hear what I say to you; be not rebellious like that rebellious house; open your mouth, and eat what I give you.” . . . . . . . . . . . . Then I ate it; and it was in my mouth as sweet as honey. And he said to me, “Son of man, go, get you to the house of Israel, and speak with my words to them.”
Excerpt, First Reading, Tuesday13th August 2024 – EZEKIEL 2:8—3:4.
So, you and I, we were birthed into this world to fulfil a purpose.
It is not withstanding if such purpose were to be as grand as that of God the Son – our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ or that of his mother the Blessed Virgin Mary who sired him or John-de-Baptist, whose purpose was just to point him out to the world.
Pastor Enenche of the Dunamis Church set off earlier in life to save lives as a medical doctor. However, God directed him to the vocation He has cut out for him. To rather save souls.
Per-adventure Pastor Enenche rejected the direction of God?
Do we also notice that his wife who qualified and practiced as a medical doctor is no longer practising?
One would dare say that her mission is to give support to that chosen vessel of God so that he remains focused.
In an office of about 25 people. The situation of our economy, coupled with life, are enough to get people crest fallen.
Not to add that the office has cut off some allowances and privileges just so as not to retrench workers.
All these notwithstanding, one still looks and feels cheerful all the time. This could be someone who is known to be going through more than what anyone in that office is experiencing.
Such vivacious and cheerful disposition is usually a motivation to others. That could be our mission. To cheer other people up knowingly or unknowingly. Hence, we mustn’t allow negative thoughts or depression deprave us from such cause.
Dear friend, God may not necessarily speak to us in a trance or vision or dream, nevertheless, when we have and feel that strong conviction to embark on a good cause without any external stimulus, then it could be Him putting us on such cause.
Therefore, just like the Prophet Ezekiel in today’s teaching and the example with Pastor Enenche and his wife, we, too must not reject such calls whenever they come.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo.
13th Aug. 2024
Excerpt, First Reading, Tuesday13th August 2024 – EZEKIEL 2:8—3:4.
So, you and I, we were birthed into this world to fulfil a purpose.
It is not withstanding if such purpose were to be as grand as that of God the Son – our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ or that of his mother the Blessed Virgin Mary who sired him or John-de-Baptist, whose purpose was just to point him out to the world.
Pastor Enenche of the Dunamis Church set off earlier in life to save lives as a medical doctor. However, God directed him to the vocation He has cut out for him. To rather save souls.
Per-adventure Pastor Enenche rejected the direction of God?
Do we also notice that his wife who qualified and practiced as a medical doctor is no longer practising?
One would dare say that her mission is to give support to that chosen vessel of God so that he remains focused.
In an office of about 25 people. The situation of our economy, coupled with life, are enough to get people crest fallen.
Not to add that the office has cut off some allowances and privileges just so as not to retrench workers.
All these notwithstanding, one still looks and feels cheerful all the time. This could be someone who is known to be going through more than what anyone in that office is experiencing.
Such vivacious and cheerful disposition is usually a motivation to others. That could be our mission. To cheer other people up knowingly or unknowingly. Hence, we mustn’t allow negative thoughts or depression deprave us from such cause.
Dear friend, God may not necessarily speak to us in a trance or vision or dream, nevertheless, when we have and feel that strong conviction to embark on a good cause without any external stimulus, then it could be Him putting us on such cause.
Therefore, just like the Prophet Ezekiel in today’s teaching and the example with Pastor Enenche and his wife, we, too must not reject such calls whenever they come.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo.
13th Aug. 2024
He Comes Through for Us.
“When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the half-shekel tax went up to Peter and said, “Does not your teacher pay the tax?” He said, “Yes.” . . . . . . . . . . . .However, not to give offence to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel; take that and give it to them for me and for yourself.”
Excerpts, Gospel Reading, Monday 12th August 2024 – MATTHEW 17:22-27.
So, do you also have this feeling that Christ asking the Apostle Peter to do what he did in today’s teaching is symbolic?
As a matter of fact, getting a fisherman in the first place to be the Prefect of the Apostles in itself is also very symbolic.
Christ could as well have reached out to a soldier who would whip people in line and in tune to his purpose.
Or, he could have called a wealthy man who would have summoned the power of his wealth to get people to follow Christ.
Nevertheless, it was a crass, brash, unlettered and little-tempered fisherman that such privilege fell on.
Well, God’s ways are beyond the comprehension of mere mortals. Him alone knows our tomorrow from today.
However, one of the symbols of today’s teaching could be that, what we do as a trade or vocation should fend for us.
Then again, could it be that there was no fish in the river that may have swallowed a gold ring lost by someone or an amount bigger than a shekel that Christ could have summoned for Peter?
The immediate above rhetoric is symbolic of the “Lord’s Prayer.” The part that says, “Give us this day, our daily bread.”
This symbolises that God comes through for us at the point of our need and with what we need.
God intends us to use what comes across to us as excess to also reach out to others who are in need.
This message simply put is that, God gives us that which is sufficient for us for that moment.
When we put all of our faith, hope trust and confidence in God, He makes things happen for us.
My dear friend, we must trust in God and have faith and hope in Him and He will come through for us.
Have a fantastic day and a fulfilled week ahead folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase Agabo.
12th Aug. 2024.
Excerpts, Gospel Reading, Monday 12th August 2024 – MATTHEW 17:22-27.
So, do you also have this feeling that Christ asking the Apostle Peter to do what he did in today’s teaching is symbolic?
As a matter of fact, getting a fisherman in the first place to be the Prefect of the Apostles in itself is also very symbolic.
Christ could as well have reached out to a soldier who would whip people in line and in tune to his purpose.
Or, he could have called a wealthy man who would have summoned the power of his wealth to get people to follow Christ.
Nevertheless, it was a crass, brash, unlettered and little-tempered fisherman that such privilege fell on.
Well, God’s ways are beyond the comprehension of mere mortals. Him alone knows our tomorrow from today.
However, one of the symbols of today’s teaching could be that, what we do as a trade or vocation should fend for us.
Then again, could it be that there was no fish in the river that may have swallowed a gold ring lost by someone or an amount bigger than a shekel that Christ could have summoned for Peter?
The immediate above rhetoric is symbolic of the “Lord’s Prayer.” The part that says, “Give us this day, our daily bread.”
This symbolises that God comes through for us at the point of our need and with what we need.
God intends us to use what comes across to us as excess to also reach out to others who are in need.
This message simply put is that, God gives us that which is sufficient for us for that moment.
When we put all of our faith, hope trust and confidence in God, He makes things happen for us.
My dear friend, we must trust in God and have faith and hope in Him and He will come through for us.
Have a fantastic day and a fulfilled week ahead folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase Agabo.
12th Aug. 2024.