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Christian Friend Preacher Gal

Living in the Fear of The LORD

written by Wanjiku J. Mwangi

Scripture Readings

Let us Pray

Father, I surrender to you this morning. Use me to speak to us. Teach us Father, encourage us, rebuke us, correct us and guide us in your way. In Jesus Name, Amen

Sermon

Our theme this morning is ‘Living in the Fear of the Lord’. The scripture readings we heard earlier will guide our lesson this morning.

Let us start off with some definitions so that we are clear on what exactly it is we are talking about this morning.

What is fear? “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat”
What does it mean to have the fear of the Lord? “ ‘Fear of the Lord’ generally refers to a specific sense of respect, awe, and submission to deity, while ‘Fear of God’ suggests apprehension of Divine Punishment”

To live in the fear of the Lord therefore implies living under the Lordship of Jesus Christ; walking in obedience to His Word. Just like the old hymn reminds us trusting and obeying moment by moment day by day. It means that every area of our lives, including what we use our data bundles on the phone for is under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our money, our time, the friends we hang out with, our talks (public and private) our actions are pleasing unto the Lord.

Now that we have a glimpse of what it means to ‘live in the fear of the Lord’ let us turn to our scripture readings and see what the Lord would teach us this morning on the theme.

I see four lessons for us one from each reading.

How to ‘live in the fear of the Lord’
Who is the Lord

Two things that keep/can keep us from living in the fear of the Lord

Living in the fear of ourselves
Living in the fear of men/others

March 31, 2017 0 comment

Christian Mother Preacher Gal Wife

Family Altar

written by Wanjiku J. Mwangi

Marriage Altar – Genesis 2: 15 – 17, 3:1-7

Family Altar – Deut 6: 1-9

1. Marriage Altar – Genesis 2: 15 – 17 , 3:1-7

In creation God created man first. He then put man in the Garden of Eden and gave him dominion, work to do which included naming of the creation.

Then God instructed man on how to live in the garden what to eat and what not to eat.

After which God saw the loneliness of man and created for him a SUITABLE mate.

NOTE: God after presenting the woman to Adam he did not repeat any of the instructions. WHY?

That was mans job; to teach and instruct the woman in the way of the Lord.

BUT man failed to do his duty, worse still he stood silent as the devil distorted the truth and led the woman to sin.

Let’s apply that to the present day families as we look at the roles of men and women. We also need to ask ourselves if this is happening today, are we repeating the scene at the Garden of Eden as Husbands and wives?

Is there a place for Bible study and prayer as a couple in our marriages to day?

March 25, 2017 0 comment

Christian Dear Friend I am a Mother Wife

Dear Wife, Wife to be, Future Wife

written by Wanjiku J. Mwangi

Let’s talk about expectations in marriage, shall we?

So kindly take a paper and pen and write down 5 expectations you have of your husband for the married gals, husband to be for those soon to be married gals and future husband for all our single gals.

Don’t over think. Write the first 5 expectations that come to mind. If you need a clue, they’re mostly your greatest needs ?

Now keep that list aside, we’ll conclude by looking at it.

March 6, 2017 15 comments

I am a Preacher Gal

When Heaven Is Silent

written by Wanjiku J. Mwangi

Bible Reading

RSV 1 Kings 19:1- 18

Sermon

Elijah the prophet of God is a man who experienced a dry spell in his ministry right after the highlight of his prophetic calling. The chapter before our reading this morning Elijah is back after 31/2 years of draught he had declared on the land. He summons the people onto Mount Carmel for one of the greatest show downs in history. He entreats the people to once and for all chose whom to worship Baal or YHWH. The contest is simple the God who answers by fire is the true God. YHWH answers by fire and the people slaughter the 350 prophets of Baal.

February 24, 2017 0 comment