the ENd word
‘Be still and know that I am God’
Femi Adeleye
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Ps. 46v10)
There is no doubt that we live in an increasingly troubled world. Often, we have hardly come to terms with the turmoil of instability or conflict in some part of the world before our attention is drawn to another. Be it the Israeli and US attacks on Iran that have destabilised various nations in the Middle East that are increasingly expanding to various other parts of the world, or the seemingly ever-present Russia–Ukraine [war], these do not make us forget other trouble spots like the hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan, DR Congo’s conflict with the M23 (March 23 Movement rebel group) or militant attacks and persecution of Christians in Northern Nigeria, just to name a few.
the ENd word
'New every morning'
Femi Adeleye
“Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3v22-23).
The context for many in today’s world may not be as devastating as the destruction of Jerusalem that provided the basis for Jeremiah’s Lamentations. Following its desolation and captivity by King Nebuchadnezzar, people in the context experienced significant suffering and deep sorrow as they faced exile and an uncertain future. It was in that situation of despair that the prophet Jeremiah in his lament provided glimpses of hope rooted in God’s mercies, compassion and enduring love.
Keswick 24: God is at work today in the least expected places
Femi Adeleye
Two years ago, I was invited by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, to speak at the Joshua Generation International Youth Conference (JGIYC). It was to take place at the National Stadium in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria.
When I was told 30,000 young people were expected at the five-day event, I had some reservations. To my pleasant surprise, there were about 33,000 young people in attendance, and they were all irrepressible in their response. At least one third committed their lives to serving God’s purpose in their generation.
'New every morning'
“Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3v22-23).
The context for many in today’s world may not be as devastating as the destruction of Jerusalem that provided the basis for Jeremiah’s Lamentations. Following its desolation and captivity by King Nebuchadnezzar, people in the context experienced significant suffering and deep sorrow as they faced exile and an uncertain future. It was in that situation of despair that the prophet Jeremiah in his lament provided glimpses of hope rooted in God’s mercies, compassion and enduring love.