Have you ever devised a solution that only created more problems? Pastor Oetla Simankane looks into the story of Abraham and Sarah when they were desperate for a child and doubted the plan of God. Their solution started a new problem as it involved abuse and disobedience. Hagar, the victim of the abuse, ran away from this household of faith, but met God who ministered to her.

With insight from the New Testament book of Hebrews Pastor Oetla Simankane reflects on the episode of Abrahams blessing and tithe to Melchizedek. God who blesses, is greater than we are the recipients of the blessings. We acknowledge this relationship by honouring Him and entering into partnership with Him. We also acknowledge that He is Greater in wisdom by following his instructions concerning the use of blessings, and we acknowledge Him as Source of all resources by maintaining boundaries that He sets.

Pastor Oetla Simankane reflects on Abraham’s timely intervention to save Lot from his predicament. We all need Abrahams who can come through for us in times of need. We must all have the sense and courage to be an Abraham to a Lot in our lives. Jesus plays the role of Redeemer who rescues us even when we are in the mess of our own creation!

Pr Simankane reflects on the grace of God in chapter 12 when protects Abraham and Sarah from themselves. In chapter 13 God blesses Abraham despite his shortfall in lying about his wife.

Pastor Simankane reflects on Abraham’s fear. Because he was afraid, he lied. Because of fear he abandoned his wife. Fear often leads to sin. We have not been given a spirit of fear but of faith. Grace is always available when we fail for fear.

Pastor Simankane reflects on the call of Abraham. God calls Abraham out and so He does the Church (ekklesia- the called out ones). God blesses Abraham and so He blesses you. The blessing has a purpose, Abraham was to be a blessing. May we be a blessing to this world.

Pastor Simankane reflects on the project of Babel. Babel is built by a people seeking autonomy from God and ultimately build in opposition to God. The Spirit of Babylon and self glory is born!

Pastor Oetla Simankane reflects on the great assignment God entrusted Noah and his family with. With this great responsibility, the effects of alcohol consumption for Noah are most pronounced. God calls us to fulfill our life purpose and to avoid anything that will compromise us.

Pr Oetla Simankane considers the three phases surrounding the ark of Noah. Noah first had to prepare and enter the ark. The second phase was in the ark. In the pattern of time, the longest was the wait in the ark. This required patience. But when the ark had served its purpose, Noah had to exit. What preparation have you embarked on, what ark are you constructing? Are you bold to enter into a new season you may not fully understand? Do you know when it’s time to leave?

Pastor Oetla Simankane looks at the life of Noah and the mandate given to this preacher by God. Dare to go against tide if you are moving with God. #Faith