Grow with Pastor O

Pastor Simankane reflects on the last request by Jacob and by Joseph to take their bones to the promised land- Canaan.

In this episode Pastor Oetla Simankane considers the blessings for Judah and Joseph. Joseph’s life was preserved so that he may preserve the life of Judah. Judah’s tribe was preserved until Jesus, the Lion of the tribe of Judah came.

In the blessings given to Jacob’s children, their characters influenced not just the blessings they personally enjoyed but the future of generations to come.

Blessed in the midst of crisis. In this episode Pastor Simankane considers God’s sovereignty as the blessing does not go as Joseph expected it to go.

In this episode Pastor Simankane considers the part we play in the fulfilment of God’s plans and promises. Our encounter with God ennobles us giving improved social, mental and spiritual aptitude.

Jacob meets Joseph. He is ready to die having met the source of all hope

In this episode Pastor Simankane considers the magnanimity of Joseph in giving those that caused him greatest pain. Because of his heavenly perspective, his heart was filled with gratitude because their evil was used by God to lead him to destiny.

Pastor Simankane considers the substitutionary offer Judah makes on behalf of his brother Benjamin.

Pastor Simankane reflects on the test Joseph conducted to see if his brothers had changed. Change and growth is a part of the Christian journey.

In this episode Pastor Simankane considers the encounter between Joseph and his brothers. Jacob’s concern was whether the house of Israel would survive, but God had already made provision through Joseph.