1. “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” 2. “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” 3. “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 4….
Dear friends, as followers of Christ, we have been set free from the bondage of sin and death. Through the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross, we have been given the keys to unlock the chains that once held us captive. We are no longer slaves to our past mistakes, fears, or insecurities. We have been set free to live in the newness of life that comes from knowing and following Christ. But with this freedom comes a responsibility. We…
My dear friends, today we are reminded of the power and responsibility that comes with having the keys to the kingdom of heaven. The authority we have been given by God is not to be taken lightly, for whatever we bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever we loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. This means that the choices we make, the actions we take, and the words we speak have the potential to impact…
1. “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” 2. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 3. “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”…
My dear friends, the message of Easter is one of transformation and renewal. As we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are reminded that His Victory over death gives us hope for the future and the promise of new life. Just as Christ rose from the dead, we are called to rise with Him and experience a new beginning. Let us embrace the change that comes with following Christ, allowing His Love to transform us from the…
Dear friends, as followers of Christ, we are invited to live in the newness of life that comes with His resurrection. The message of Easter is one of new beginnings, hope, and transformation. Just as Jesus rose from the dead, we, too, can experience resurrection in our own lives. This means leaving behind the old ways of living and embracing the new life that Christ offers us. Let us remember that we have been crucified with Christ and now live…
1. “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” 2. “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.” 3. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy, he has given…
My dear friends, In pondering “how best to apply the right interpretation to our lives these days?” let us remember that Jesus’ Resurrection was not a one-time event but a continual invitation to rise above our circumstances, doubts, and fears. It beckons us to walk in the light of resurrection and to live with conviction, purpose, and unwavering faith in the face of adversity. As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, let us internalise that Jesus is not…
Dear friends, Reflecting on the profound statement, “Stop looking for the living among the dead. He is not here; Jesus has risen,” we are encouraged to shift our focus from the past, from the realms of emptiness and despair,, to the promise of new beginnings and abundant life. The Resurrection of Jesus symbolises Hope, Transformation, and Victory over death, reminding us that we can also experience spiritual rebirth and renewal. As we navigate the challenges of modern times, it is…
Effective leadership is integral to navigating crises and fostering unity within the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). As we delve deeper into the qualities and attributes that contribute to impactful leadership, it becomes evident that a combination of humility, integrity, empathy, visionary thinking, effective communication, conflict resolution skills, spiritual maturity, inspirational leadership, adaptability, and community engagement are essential for guiding the congregation towards revival and unity. By incorporating these qualities into their leadership approach, individuals within the CAC can inspire positive…