Thursday, December 6, 2012

Do Not Be Ashamed or Undignified

 
 


Do Not Be Ashamed or Undignified

Psalm 74:20-21 “Look upon your creation, for the earth is full of darkness, full of the haunts of violence. Let not the oppressed turn away ashamed, but let the poor and needy praise your name”. God is ever present and available to the poor and needy people of the world. When we experience hardships or other forms of encounters, when we are ravished with doubts and trepidations, we must turn to God and say “I will lift my eyes to the hills”. When we are surrounded by darkness, trials, temptations and tribulations – in faith we must be assured that the saving grace and love of God will lead us, guide us, and guard us from evil. Consider the violence and fear of discriminatory laws for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgender people around the world, our families, friend and allies, the homophobia in our religious communities, families and societies, the fear of death and rejection. I say that God is looking on his creation and ask that we too look to him just as we are.

 

For our faith in God we would experience the haunts of violence and in so doing we will receive grace, power and authority over the oppressors’.  Therefore let not the oppressed people turn away ashamed or undignified.

Friday, September 21, 2012

NO MORE FREE BOOKS


NO MORE FREE BOOKS.

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Free Distribution Postponed

 

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Dear friends and fellow bloggers, I have missed you all so much and I want you to know that you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers, as we welcome Pentecost 2012, I proclaim victory and joy in our lives, prophet Isaiah reminds us of the word of God to us, ‘Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand’. Isaiah 41:10. Very soon I resume blogging again. Many interesting stories and encounters that I need to share with you. Regards Jide

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

In Just Three Days - A Poem for Easter



In Just Three Days
By Rowland Jide Macaulay, an excerpt from his book “Poetry Inspired” published 2001


In Just Three Days
For a life time
He came that we may have life
He died that we may have life in abundance.

In Just Three Days
Better known than ever before
Crown King of kings
Tired but never gave up
Alone, forsaken and frightened
The world is coming to a close
Doors closing, wall to wall thickening.

In Just Three Days
Prophecies has been fulfilled
Unto us a child is born...
Destroy the world and build the kingdom
Followers deny His existence
His betrayer will accompany the enemy.

In Just Three Days
The world had Him and lost Him
Chaos in the enemies’ camp
Death could not hold Him prisoner
In the grave, Jesus is Lord.

Bethany, the house of Simon the leper
Alabaster box of precious oil
Ointment for my body
Gethsemane, place of my refuge
Watch and pray.

In Just Three Days
Destruction, Rebuilding
Chastisement, Loving, Caring
Killing, Survival
Mockery, Praises
Passover, Betrayal
The people, The high priest
Crucify him, crown of thorns
Hail him, Strip him, bury him.

In Just Three Days
He is risen
Come and see the place where the Lord lay
His arrival in the clouds of heaven.

In Just Three Days
He was dead and buried
My resurrection, my hope, my dream
Hopelessness, helplessness turned around
In just Three Days
In Just Three Days.


This poem was first written in April 1999 and inspired following the reading of the Gospel according to St Matthew chapters 26, 27 and 28. Moved by the story of Jesus’ death and his resurrection. Imagine so many things happened in that three days, over 2000 years ago and that imagination still remains with us today.

Unforgettable Lord.

Unforgettable Lord.
By Rowland Jide Macaulay, 9th March 2012.

In ages past, my ancestors dwell in the sins of Cain
Once on a needless life but to abstain
Without God there is no gain
Worshipping and living in Christ is my main

Lord help that I may withhold all my pain
Peaceful time I seek on the mountain
My life of grace, mercies are never in vain
For there is no measure of my God’s terrain

Even in the loudest thunder and rain
Your blessings flow in endless undisturbed fountain
Your kindness, love and compassions I cannot explain
In the Lord’s house, no shortages of grain

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