Category: Reflection for the day

By Olubunmi Adebayo *One of the most crucial gifts of survival in life, is the gift of discernment.* *When you have it, and use it well, your chances of survival increases, but when you lack it, or you do not engage it, the possibility of your survival is quite slim indeed.* *When the young prophet […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *I want us to take a second look at a character today. Her name is Peninnah.* *Does her name make any loud sound in your mind? This is because people hardly talk about her.* *Peninnah was the second wife of Elkanah, and the rival of Hannah.* *I am sure Hannah’s name sure […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *Yesterday we discussed the judgement of Prophet Samuel, based on face value factors, in choosing Eliab as the next king of Israel – a possibility God distanced Himself from.* *Today, we shall be looking at critical factors that Prophet Samuel couldn’t see from face value impressions, but which were crucial in God’s […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *Several times we make our judgement based on _Prima-Facie_ impressions.* *There are good times that this works out as we judge situations.* *But most of the time, prima facie decisions don’t normally work out well.* *Prima facie simply means “at first glance” or “on the face of it.”* *Without any doubt, because […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *The greatest consequence of the abuse of power in the case of Hophni and Phinehas was never mentioned yesterday, and this is the focus of our discussion today.* *Remember we mentioned yesterday four (4) dire consequences arising from the abuse of power and position of Hophni and Phinehas. They were listed as […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *The two sons of Prophet Eli were typical examples of people who engaged in the misuse of power and position.* *Hophni and Phinehas used the office of their father as the High Priest of the nation of Israel, to occupy juicy priestly positions and went ahead to execute personal gain and exploitation […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *To go far in life, you must make success a journey, and NOT a destination.* *There is a whole world of difference between a journey and a destination.* *When you set out to achieve a goal, and your mind is made up that, that set goal is the ultimate, then for you, […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *Not many people are ready to lead by example.* *Yet, one of the best ways to raise people up in life is leading by example.* *When Jesus Christ gathered his disciples together under his leadership, the Bible says:* *Mark 3: [14] “And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *Without any exception, we are all products of our relationship with others.* *Nobody knew Joseph in the palace of Pharaoh, until someone recommended him to the king of Egypt.* *Nobody knew Daniel, until Ashpenaz – the chief Official in the palace, recommended him to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.* *Nobody knew Esther until […]

By Olubunmi Adebayo *There are great lessons to learn from the life of king Saul.* *Some of them are listed as follows :* *1) KING SAUL WAS NOT WATCHFUL.* *As a king, Saul was not sensitive and watchful of his high office and delicate position – high office to the people, and delicate relationship to […]