The Inspirational Cross

Proverbs 26: 27- " If you set a trap for others, you will get caught in it yourself. If you roll a boulder down on others, it will crush you instead." Now the bible has interesting stories and lessons all together. Now this man called Haman in the Book of Esther is a typical human being like we Kenyans. He is the prime minister (deputy president) in the King Xierxier's Kingdom. He is proud and because of his high position thinks everybody should kneel and bow before him when he is passing. But Modercai would not bow before him, because He only bows to God of Israel. This makes Haman furious and his wife  and his friends advice him to kill Modercai if it will make him feel better. Haman thinks it is a good idea (seriously?). But then he isn't satisfied of killing Modercai alone, he wants to kill the whole tribe of Modercai the Jews and so tricks the king into issue a decree of killing the Jews on a particular date. And note: the king's stamped declaration is ir...

Romans 12: 1-21 Romans 12:1-21 explains the kind of life God expects us to live according to His perfect will. This kind of life requires us to die of self and take up the life of Christ. Our own self demands us to look at what our body or flesh desires. More often we can become selfish and only consider what is of interest of us and not others. Our flesh would want to dwell in sin but God wants us to put on the life of Christ and live a life that is according to his perfect will as follows: Your love for God and others must be sincere Hold on to wat is good Hate what is evil Be devoted to one another in brotherly love Honor one another above yourselves Never be lazy but work hard Serve the Lord your God with a heart full of devotion Be joyful in hope-let your joy keep   you joyful Be patient in your troubles Be faithful in prayer- pray at all times Share with God’s people who are in need-Be generous Practice hospitality Bless those who persecute you, ...