Small Things Are Great

There’s a quiet mistake many people make in the journey of faith. It doesn’t happen loudly and doesn’t come with warning signs. In fact, it often feels like growth—until one day you realize you’ve been holding onto something tightly… but isn’t actually God. At the center of any genuine spiritual journey is this: your focus must remain on the persona of God —not just ideas about Him, not just systems around Him, but God Himself. Who is God? Here it gets a bit uncomfortable, especially for those of us who identify strongly with a particular tradition: God does not belong to any one label. “God” is not a personal name in the way we name people. It’s more like saying king or lord —a title that points to a reality beyond human ownership. So whether someone stands in a church, a mosque, a temple, or under a tree in quiet reflection, the longing underneath is often the same: to find and connect with the One behind it all - God. But along the way, something subtle happens. The things meant to...

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We’ve been on a journey through the Bible, and by God’s help we’ve walked through the first five books—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. That’s what we call the Pentateuch. Now we are stepping into a new section. If you follow the Hebrew way of arranging Scripture, we are now entering what they call the Prophets . What many of us today call historical books, they saw as prophetic writings, and this section begins with Joshua. These books are divided into two: the former prophets and the latter prophets. Joshua falls under the former prophets. Alongside it you have Judges (with Ruth connected to it), then Samuel and Kings. So Joshua becomes the first book in this new movement and the transition is beautiful. We are coming from laws, commands, regulations—very structured instruction—and suddenly we enter narrative, movement, action and life! The people are no longer just being told what to do; now they are stepping into what God had promised. There is energy here. Th...

A friend texted in and said...  I have questions about God based on my readings of the Old Testament so far: 1. Why did God okay having multiple wives and concubines? Nowhere in the many laws talks about adultery 2. Why was it okay for the Israelites to put their enemies under forced labour? Why was slavery a thing? 3. It was said that if someone killed someone by mistake, they would seek refuge in the city of refuge until the offended party died, lest he avenged his murdered relative. Why was avenging even a thing? Why was it allowed? 4. I have forgotten the 4th one. In response I wrote; 1. Did God approve of multiple wives and concubines? Short answer: No—God did not design or command it. From the beginning, God’s design for marriage was clear: “ Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. ” — Genesis 2:24 One man. One woman. One union. So where did polygamy come from? - Human beings. As societies developed, people...

Thoughts by Kare Sue. Divorce is one of those topics that shows up uninvited. Not every day. Not even regularly. But every now and then, it presses on the mind—quietly, persistently and this week, the question wasn’t just what happens in divorce, but why . Why do people leave each other? Beyond the obvious reasons—infidelity, growing apart, financial strain, even the strange and unexpected like one spouse joining a cult—there remains a deeper question. After everything has happened… why end it? The answer, she concludes, is simple, though not easy: choice . “Someone chose to call it quits. They chose either to not forgive and move on, or to forgive and move on.” That realization shifts the conversation. Divorce is not just something that happens to people—it is something people decide, often in the middle of pain, disappointment, or exhaustion. What does God say about divorce? Her reflections turn to Scripture, beginning with Deuteronomy 24:1–4, where divorce is acknowledged as a huma...

Reflections from our OT journey — with insights from Chosen Kabiru. Reading from Genesis through to Deuteronomy is not just a reading plan—it is an unfolding. Patterns begin to emerge. Decisions begin to carry weight. And quietly, God starts highlighting things you might have easily passed over before. For Chosen Kabiru, one of the most defining moments in this journey did not come from the Torah itself, but from a New Testament reflection in Hebrews 12:16: “Lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright.” That verse became a lens—a way of re-reading an old story with fresh clarity and from that place came a striking realization: “This story would have been different… because Esau was the one who was meant to be the father of the chosen nation. It should have been the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Esau—not Jacob.” That thought reframes everything. It shifts the focus from Jacob’s strategy to Esau’s posture. The turning point of the...

Reflections from our OT journey — with insights from Kare Sue. A prophetess, a friend and minister of the gospel through her life and career. There is something deeply satisfying about finishing a long book—especially one like Deuteronomy. For one reader, it did not just feel like the end of a book, but “like the end of a series… a long-awaited one.” Her journey through Deuteronomy was not quiet or passive. It was full of questions, laughter, pauses, and moments of real reflection. And by the end of it, she found herself not only learning about God, but also seeing Christ more clearly. “I have really enjoyed this book,” she wrote. “I have learnt a lot about God in this book. And I have also learnt a lot about Christ.” What stood out most to her was the centrality of salvation. The idea that everything ultimately points to the finished work of Jesus. She noted: “It is very important that we understand the finished work of Jesus on the cross. It is only when we do that we will be able to...

The book of Joshua is the first book we encounter after the Torah. In the Hebrew arrangement of Scripture, it is not grouped with history as we often think, but with the prophets. In fact, it is the first among what are called the former prophets—together with Judges, Samuel, and Kings. Joshua comes at a very important moment. The people of Israel are standing at the edge of the wilderness, just about to step into the promised land. It is a transition moment—from wandering to settling, from promise to fulfillment. Even the name Joshua is worth paying attention to. It is closely related to the name Jesus. Both come from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which carries the meaning, “The Lord saves.” So Joshua is not just a leader in history; he also points us to something greater. He becomes, in a way, a picture of Christ—leading people into what God has prepared for them. Joshua, the son of Nun, had already shown his faith earlier. When the twelve spies were sent into the land and came back afte...

The book of Deuteronomy is one book that, in a sense, should never have been written. Not because it lacks value, but because of what it represents. It exists because of a failure that changed the course of a people’s journey. The children of Israel were never meant to spend forty years in the wilderness. The journey from Horeb to Kadesh-Barnea was not meant to be long or drawn out. It was meant to lead them straight into the land God had promised them. But when they arrived at the edge of that promise, they hesitated. They saw the land, they saw its fruit, but they also saw the people who lived there, and fear took over. Instead of trusting God, they said they looked like grasshoppers in their own eyes. That moment shifted everything. Because of their unbelief, God allowed that entire generation to wander until they perished. The land would not be inherited by those who doubted Him and so, what should have been a short journey became a forty-year lesson. That is where Deuteronomy find...

The book of Judges kicks off with a unique style of writing. The writer begins by linking his present writing (the book of Judges) to it's predecessor Joshua. This is clearly notable when you realize that Joshua's death is recorded a second time in this writing. So, from chapter 1:1 to chapter 2:9, it's more of a throwback to prior events. What's happening in this portion had already happened, but in order to help his audience to connect with the flow, he begins from the past to the present. This style of writing was also employed in Deuteronomy and it's an important way of communicating. Then there's a shift.  While Joshua was leading a different generation from the one Moses led, the judges as well will be leading and dealing with a different generation. It reads in Judges 2:10 that " after that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel. "  A generation ...

Sometime back on 18th December 2022, I compiled this list of advice from men who went through college/campus life, graduated and were 'out there' as we say. The question I had asked them was, "what counsel would you give a young lad going into college?" The following are their words with slight edits to keep the grammar right and the language one. Enjoy. ... ‎Wasipige sherehe it has nothing to gain. I wasted my time and life with that. I will forever regret it. ‎ ‎Pursue your dreams not what will market you. ‎ ‎It's sounds cliché, but your friends will make you or break you. Choose wisely who to keep close. ‎ ‎To play safe cos it is a journey. ‎ ‎I'd tell them to finish their assignments in time 🤣🤣🤣 ‎ ‎With GOD all things are possible to those who trust and believe HIM. ‎ ‎"Be aware that every emotion that you have is yet to experience the world. You are an adult only in body. Therefore you cannot allow your body to drive a mind that is still in its ad...

There’s a way of reading Scripture that leaves you informed—but unchanged, and then there’s a way of reading that confronts you, stretches you, and quietly asks: Where do I stand in this story? As we move through Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, one thing becomes clear: There’s more to the Law than just laws… and more to the journey than just movement. This is not just Israel’s story. It is humanities tale. The book of Leviticus introduces a language many of us are not familiar with—holy, clean, and unclean. At first glance, it feels technical, even overwhelming. But at its core, the message is simple: “ Be holy, for I am holy. ” (Leviticus 11:44) Holiness, at its simplest, means different. God was not just giving rules—He was shaping identity. He was saying: “If I am going to dwell among you, then you cannot live like everyone else.” This “difference” was not limited to worship. It touched everything: - How they ate - How they dressed - How they handled sickness - How they treated...

A seeker’s journey through numbers. Lately, I have found myself reading Scripture less like a student looking for answers and more like a seeker being searched. The more I read, the more I realize—this Book is not just me studying God; it is God revealing me to myself. I began with confidence. I thought I understood what it meant to be a child of God. But then I encountered a truth that unsettled me: “As He is, so are we in this world.” (1 John 4:17) If that is true, then why don’t we live like it? Why do we still struggle, fear, doubt, and shrink back? Have we misunderstood who we are… or have we simply not believed it? On Being Led... In the wilderness, they were led by a cloud. Today, we are told we are led by the Spirit. But I find myself asking: Am I truly led… or do I just say I am? “They camped or traveled at the Lord’s command.” (Numbers 9:23) They moved when He moved. They stopped when He stopped. They didn’t negotiate. But me? Sometimes I obey quickly. Other times, I obey slo...

There’s More to the Book of Numbers Than Just Numbers At first glance, the Book of Numbers looks like exactly what its name suggests: numbers. It begins with a census, lists, and counts of men from each tribe. But the truth is that Numbers is about far more than counting people. Yes, the book begins with a counting, but the real lesson is this: a number only counts if it still counts AT the end. As I have been reading through the Book of Numbers, six themes have stood out to me. Interestingly, the last one is actually about numbers. 1. It Is About Laws . Numbers reminds us that laws sometimes have room for mercy. In Numbers 9:6–14, some Israelites approached Moses because they had become ceremonially unclean after touching a dead body. According to the law, they were disqualified from participating in the Passover. Instead of dismissing them, Moses went to God for direction. God gave a surprising instruction: they were to wait fourteen days and then celebrate the Passover later. This t...

Understanding the Language of Leviticus can be hard if you're reading fast. Three key terms pop-up as we read along: Holy, Clean, and Unclean. For many people—especially those who did not grow up in a Christian setting—this language can feel strange. Normally, human beings think in only two categories. Something is either: Good or bad, clean or dirty, and right or wrong. But in Leviticus, God introduces a different way of evaluating life. Instead of two categories, God gives three. Things can be: Holy Clean (or common) Unclean This language appears clearly in Leviticus as God teaches Israel how to live while He dwells among them. His instructions are not only about worship; they address health, homes, clothing, work, community life, and even sanitation. God was shaping a people who would live differently because He was living among them. To understand this system, we must first understand the word holy. A helpful way to think about holiness is to think of the word different(SMN). W...

As one delves into the Book of Numbers, it is helpful to understand why the book carries that name. The title comes from two censuses recorded in the book (Numbers 1 and Numbers 26). However, these censuses were not meant to count every individual in the nation of Israel. They followed two specific principles: 1. Only men were counted. 2. Only men of fighting age were counted. This means the census was not simply a population count. It was a military count , measuring the strength of the nation in terms of those who could defend the people, the land, and the covenant community. In many ways, this gives us insight into leadership and organization. Strength is often measured by the number of people ready to stand, serve, and carry responsibility. In ancient Israel this was measured through fighting men; in today’s church, it may be seen in those who are ready to stand firm in faith, serve faithfully, and carry responsibility within the community. The Book of Numbers contains 36 chapters....