Nahum 1:7

Proverbs 13:20

An encouragement to do something differently today that brings a smile to God and others (2 Peter 1:5-8)

How's Your Journey Thus Far?
Early this year we listened to one of our podcasts tagged How are you doing? A question that carries a quiet but deep thought. A question that requires a sincere and well thoughtful response of deep reflection of the past, present and future.
Truly, many of us have plans for this year that are winding up already, aspirations that seem unachievable.
Oftentimes, some people who find themselves not achieving their plans as designed tagged themselves as failure. They see themselves as less; incapable of doing anything thus, seeing themselves as a burden, so useless that no one cares about them.
But if I should tell you that someone cares about you, will you believe?
Quite alright our journey in life may be rough, not rosy as planned, but God is aware of every thought and intent of our future. He says that the plans He has for us is good not evil - Jeremiah 29.11.
So, someone may be standing on the hedge of giving up, you don't have to. Hold to God's unchanging hands.
Some are already frustrated with the way things are going in the country, many futures are not certain.
In our marriages and relationships, our journey may be rough, not finding it easy.
Some are thinking of suicide, but what shall it profit his soul if he loses his soul - Matthew
Therefore, if you are thinking about giving up on Christ, let those who understand the situation of Christ, rejoice in His suffering.
So to my good family and friends, how is your journey thus far?
Are you making progress or retrogression?

DO YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST?
Mark 9.24; John 20.28
Welcome: we live in a world where people find it hard to believe the truth. History is being edited, as the truth is losing its place in human history. Instead, they embrace the packaged lies so attractive that no one is willing to raise some concerns. Diverse religions have emerged with their leaders claiming to be true. And we see many who follow these acclaimed messiahs.
But in the midst of these falsehood, the important question to answer is do I believe in Jesus?
We have the Bible that tells of Him; the prophecies, the reality, the miracles, the crucifixion, the death, the burial, resurrection, all in fulfillment of the scriptures. Yet, there are billions of people who will trample these evidences under foot, and hold unto disbelief, misbelief, and unbelief.
Even when we did not see Jesus with our eyes, touch Him with our hands, the miracles recorded are enough to believe in the person and existence of Jesus – John 20.31
My dear friends who perhaps, are still finding it difficult to believe in Jesus Christ as LORD and KING, may I present some of the evidences to you:
Jesus is Christ; He went to Galilee, walked on water which no other prophets had done. He died on mount Calvary. The tomb was found empty – 1 Corinthians 15.1-4
Jesus Christ fulfilled the scriptures. He made the blind eyes to see. The deaf ears were open. These testimonies reveal that Jesus Christ is Master over time – Mark 9.24
Jesus Christ brought the dead back to life – Lazarus (John 11.40-43). This is a proof that Jesus Christ is LORD over life.
He is now in heaven and He is coming again – 1 Thessalonians 4.13-15; John 14.1-3; Matthew 13.24-30
If your heart is hardened, allow these simple but real truth to bring you to everlasting freedom and joy with Christ. Do not stay too long in your doubt. Will you, after all these proof still hold onto your unbelief?
Jesus Christ invites you this morning to be like Apostle Thomas who after he strongly doubted the resurrection of his LORD and Christ came and fell down at the feet of Christ saying:
“My LORD and my God!”
Do not keep Him waiting for too long, my friend.

WILL I MEET YOU IN THE MORNING?
1 Thessalonians 4.13-18

WAIT FOR IT!
Habakkuk 2:2–3

Life often places us in seasons where answers are delayed, expectations seem suspended, and the future feels uncertain. It is in such moments that the word of the Lord to Habakkuk becomes deeply relevant: write the vision, make it plain, for it is yet for an appointed time. This is not a denial of fulfillment, but a divine assurance that God’s promises are governed by His perfect timing. Waiting is not wasted time in the hands of God; it is a sacred process where faith is refined and character is built. When God says wait, He is not ignoring you. He is preparing you, aligning circumstances, and working behind the scenes for a greater manifestation.

Why then should we wait? We wait because God’s timing is never late and never mistaken. The vision is certain, even if it tarries. What feels like delay is often divine arrangement. Waiting teaches dependence, strips away self-reliance, and anchors us in trust. It shifts our focus from what we want now to what God knows is best. While waiting, we are not idle. We are called to pray like Daniel, maintaining a consistent and disciplined communion with God even when answers seem delayed. We are to trust like Job, holding onto God in seasons of loss and confusion without abandoning faith. We must be faithful like Abraham, continuing to walk with God even when the promise seems far off. And we must believe like Esther, embracing courage and confidence that God will come through at the right moment.

However, there are dangers to avoid in the waiting season. Do not change your vision because of pressure. Do not modify your vision to suit circumstances. And do not abandon your vision because of delay. The temptation to adjust what God has said will always come when the wait feels long, but altering the vision leads to missing the purpose. God’s instruction to write it plainly was to ensure clarity and consistency, not confusion. Hold onto what God has revealed, even when nothing around you seems to support it. The delay is not denial. The waiting is not punishment. It is preparation. So stand firm, remain steadfast, and keep your eyes on the promise. At the appointed time, it will speak, it will not lie, and it will surely come. Amen.

HIS INTENTIONS FOR ME
Genesis 7:1-10

In a world often shaken by uncertainty and chaos, the account of Noah offers a powerful reminder that God’s intentions for His people are always rooted in preservation and purpose. When God called Noah into the ark, it was not merely an escape from destruction, but a divine plan for continuity and hope. The ark itself had no rudder, no human system of navigation, and no visible means of direction. Yet it floated safely through the storm because God Himself was in control. This introduces a profound truth for every believer: even when life feels directionless, God’s hand is steady upon the course of those who trust Him.

The context of Genesis 7 reveals a world filled with corruption and impending judgment, yet in the midst of it all, Noah found grace in the sight of the Lord. God gave specific instructions, and Noah obeyed, entering the ark with his household. Once inside, the control shifted entirely to God. The rains came, the floods rose, and the earth was covered, but the ark was not abandoned. God steered it through waters of chaos until it rested in safety. In the same way, there are seasons in our lives when we are shut in with God, unable to control outcomes, surrounded by storms we did not create. It is in those moments that faith must rise, reminding us that God’s intentions are not to destroy us, but to carry us through.

The lesson is clear and deeply comforting: we are not called to control our destinies, but to trust the One who holds them. When life feels overwhelming and uncertain, we must remember that the absence of control does not mean the absence of God. Just as the ark had no rudder yet never lost its way, so our lives, surrendered to God, will not drift into destruction. God’s intentions for you are good, even when His methods are beyond your understanding. Therefore, hold on in faith, walk in obedience, and rest in His sovereignty. He who began a good work will see it through to completion, and no storm can overturn what God has purposed. Amen.

Oghenevwede Arison Ubiuku
Evangelist, Church of Christ Rayfield Jos, Plateau State.
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