Biblepraise Fellowship Online

In the first part of this reflection, we explored the wisdom found in Ecclesiastes 3:3, particularly how understanding the ebb and flow of life helps us navigate its seasons. We examined times to plant, uproot, tear down, and build—powerful metaphors for the transitions we all face. Continuing in that same vein, let's explore further the balance of life’s contrasts and how we might respond to them.The Preacher continues in Ecclesiastes 3:4 by stating, “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” One thing I have learnt about life is that sorrow and joy often walk hand in hand. I have gone through seasons where tears were my daily companion. I have experienced those seasons where I was almost constantly close to tears because of e...

I often reflect on where I used to be and where I am today and most times it ends up with me showing gratitude to God for all that He has brought me through. Furthermore, it gives me the ability to track the time and seasons of my life.In Ecclesiastes 3:3, the writer states, “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens”. There were choices and decisions I made in my life, some of them unconsciously because it was the time and the season for change. Sometimes those changes came as a result of one choice and other times, the changes came as a result of a number of decisions made over a period of time.The book of Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, though the tex...

Imagine yourself on a small boat in the middle of a vast ocean. Suddenly, dark clouds gather, and a fierce storm begins to rage. Waves crash against your boat, the wind howls, and the vessel rocks violently. Panic sets in as you realize that your boat might not be strong enough to withstand the storm. In that moment of fear and uncertainty, a question arises: Who is in your boat?In life, we all face storms—challenges and hardships that threaten to overwhelm us. The key to thriving in the midst of these storms is not the strength of our "boat"—our resources, skills, or circumstances—but who is in the boat with us. **Is Jesus in your boat?**Storms in life are inevitable. We all face difficulties—whether it's dealing with a sudden illnes...

You don’t notice them during the day unless you really focus on them but at night, reflectors are extremely important in guiding drivers, ensuring that they stay on the right path and avoid potential hazards. They do this by reflecting headlights, transforming them into a visible guide through the darkness. Similarly, Christians are called to be reflectors of God’s image, guiding others through the moral and spiritual darkness of today’s world.Reflecting the image of God involves embodying His characteristics in our daily lives. This means demonstrating love, kindness, justice, and integrity in a world that often challenges these virtues.In Matthew 5:16, Jesus commanded us, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glo...

I remember many decades ago as a young Christian, I heard the following song for the first time;We are a chosen generationA royal priesthood, a holy nationA peculiar peopleTo show forth the praises of HimWho has called you out of darknessOut of darknessOut of darknessinto His marvellous lightinto His marvellous lightI must confess I didn’t fully understand the impact of that song then. I was wondering, “Why are we singing that we are a peculiar people? Isn’t that a negative thing? In my mind, being peculiar meant being strange or odd. Little did I know then that the lyrics of that song was taken word for word from the Bible!  Apostle Peter wrote his first letter...

“In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.” Judges 21:25. This is a very short verse highlighting a cause and a serious effect. When I read this verse, I could not help but take a step back into Isreal’s history and look into how they got to the point where they became a nation with no king.When God took Israelites out of slavery in Egypt by a mighty hand. The people recognised Him as the Potentate (1 Timothy 6:15) A potentate is one who possesses great power and authority. They witnessed his awesome power as he unleashed one plague after another on the Egyptians when Pharaoh refused to let them go. They witnessed the miraculous splitting of the Red Sea which enabled the Israelites to walk on dry ground across the sea while the Egyp...