Gleanings For The Soul
Is Jesus Christ your Lord and King? Do you live your life in honor of this King, worshipping Him alone? Zechariah 14:9 reminds us today that one day Christ will return and reign over all kingdoms “The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name.” What a joy it will be to finally live under the reign of the Messiah! And what a privilege and blessing to have Him as your King and Lord today! He loves you and beckons you, ““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28.
Gleanings For The Soul
Who Has Your Back? My verse of encouragement and challenge to you today addresses something we engage in daily without a thought. Also something we rarely give thought to. Matthew 6:25-26 commands us thus: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” These scriptures do not tell us not to make plans for our tomorrow; neither do they tell us not to rise up and work for our food and everything else. We definitely must plan, execute, monitor our life progress, review and make changes as necessary. However, we need to do all this with a deep conviction that God cares for us, He is our provider and our help in every situation. That leads to trust and an attitude of rest even in our daily labors. As you wake up in the morning please pay attention to the eager and enthusiastic yapping of birds and be reminded that the God who feeds them cares so much for you and you are more valuable than those birds. He has your back; He calls you to love Him and trust Him.
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The Earth Will Be Filled As we see glimpses of God’s glory let’s rejoice in hope that one day when Jesus returns we will see His glory everywhere! This is Good News and I bring this hope to you. If you believe in the risen Christ, all your present troubles will one day fade away as you receive the everlasting glory and salvation of God. He is risen; He reigns!!
Gleanings For The Soul
Who Do You Open Up To Really? I have a very encouraging word for you today. Sometimes we falter in prayer; we struggle with issues in our lives and want to tell everyone else but God. But today I am reminded that I need to ask God to give me wisdom, practical help, provision in lack, healing, grace for situations, name it… 1 John 5:14-15 is so powerful: “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” Today, come to God boldly and ask Him, as a child does to a Father, whatever you need. Isn’t this such a profound promise and privilege!!
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Easter Special As I reflect on the Easter season and Christ’s finished work I have come across this verse from John 16:7 “But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” Jesus spoke these words to His sad and anxious disciples during the Last Supper. He told them plainly about His death and the fact that the three-year period of close fellowship, mentorship and great miracles among them was coming to a close! They were sad! But He also made them a promise to send the Holy Spirit. As we continue with the Bible story and the life of the early Church even to our day, we can surely attest that it was good that Jesus left the earth physically. His work continues today in our lives and all over the world. The disciples themselves went on to do great things for God’s kingdom. Just over 52 days after His death and resurrection, they had a great harvest of 3000 people and on and on… What’s your situation today? While it may feel like the worst season of your life, you can choose to trust Jesus that it will not last forever and it may be for your good after all. Jesus is alive and at work in your life. Ask the Holy Spirit to comfort, strengthen and empower you to go through it. Ask Him to walk with you. He is an ever-present help in times of trouble… Happy Easter!
Faith Today Newsletter 14
RENEWAL AND SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT As we draw closer to Easter, our hearts are stirred by the message of the cross—a message of renewal, power, and purpose. Easter is not just a season on the calendar. It is a call to realign our lives with the sacrifice, the suffering, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A Call to Spiritual Strength “We cannot be believers who are weak and unaware of our Savior. Many are forsaking Him at the slightest discomfort. This ought to change.” True renewal begins with knowing Jesus deeply. Not just quoting scriptures but knowing Him personally. As the Apostle Paul passionately declared: Philippians 3:10 – “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” Paul had many wonderful encounters with God, but still yearned, “I want to know Him.” This should be the desire of every believer—to seek Him more than we seek money, fame, or even approval from men. Seek Him More Than Anything We must re-examine our time and our treasures. Where does our attention go? Who are we really pursuing? “Seek the One who created time, yet lives outside of it.” Seek the One who owns the world and its fullness. Those who know God intimately walk in strength, confidence, and power. Because He lives, we can face uncertainty, sickness, and even death—unafraid. The Power of the Cross Jesus died not to make us religious, but to give us a new life. “If anyone be in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away.” Forgiveness is not a distant hope—it’s our present reality. “Happy is the man whose sins are forgiven.” (Psalm 32:1) This is why we celebrate Easter. Not because of the cross alone, but because of what came after—Resurrection Power! “We will never die; those who believe in Him will live forever.” – John 11:26 The Fellowship of His Suffering Jesus suffered. Paul suffered. The apostles suffered. And you will too—not because God is absent, but because He is working in you. “Pure gold comes through fire. So must your faith.” Don’t run from the fire. Walk through it. “God does not take us over the fire, He takes us through it.” Even in the fire, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, He is in there. You are not alone. We must stop trying to rescue everyone from the cross—they must carry their own. Even Jesus carried His. Love, Forgiveness & the Heart of the Father Our faith is built on love and forgiveness. Without these, the cross loses meaning. Forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s spiritual strength. “If you want to live a miserable life, choose not to forgive.” Forgiveness is freedom—for you and for those who have wronged you. Parents, children, friends—let love lead. Show mercy as God has shown you. Remember Peter? He denied Jesus, but Jesus restored him. And on his first day of ministry after restoration, 3,000 souls were saved. “Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.” Acts 4:21 “Remember God doesn’t condemn you—He welcomes you back. There is always a comeback with God!” Easter is About the Cross… and Beyond Being a believer means carrying your cross. There is joy beyond the pain. There is glory beyond the cross. As we approach this Easter, let’s not just remember what Jesus did—let us walk in the power of it. “He died on Friday, but Sunday brought good news. Pain must come before joy.” “Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.” “Because He rose, I will rise again!” Let this be your season of renewal. Let your spirit be empowered. Seek Him. Know Him. Carry your cross with joy. For the resurrection power is in you. In His Service Bishop Peter Ndungu General Overseer Overcoming Faith Church
Gleanings For The Soul
Today I want to share with you something I read on God’s indwelling presence. Paul asked the Corinthians a thought-provoking question in 1 Cor. 3:16: “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” In the Old Testament God designated places for people to meet with Him – the Garden, tents, the tabernacle, the temple… and appointed priests to mediate between a Holy God and sinful people. But when Christ came, He fulfilled the promise of ‘Emmanuel, God with us’, as Jesus dwelt among His people. And at Pentecost after Jesus’ death and resurrection, the Holy Spirit came and dwelt in the believers. For every believer, “you are the place where His Spirit now dwells; You are the vessel in which He lives, moves, works and empowers. You are the place where heaven has crashed into earth”. What a blessing and miracle!!
Transform Weekend Day 3
Generational Transformation A New Season Begins with You Have you ever heard people say, “In this family, no one has ever succeeded,” or “People in this family don’t travel”? These statements, often made casually, have unknowingly shaped generations. But through the power of Generational Transformation, these negative proverbs come to an end! The God we serve is a God of Generations—He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Matthew 22:32). He is not the God of the dead but of the living! That means He is a God of legacy, continuity, and blessings that flow from one generation to another. You Are the Beginning of a New Generation Many of the struggles we face did not start with us—they run through family lines, passed down through generations. But just as Joshua was called to cross the Jordan and lead God’s people into a new land (Joshua 1:2), you too are called to mark the beginning of a new season for your family. The blessings of God are generational. Read Psalm 37:25 “I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his descendants begging bread.” This scripture speaks of three generations: The young The old The descendants What does this mean? Your decisions today impact not just your life but generations to come. The Power of Generational Blessing Many people focus on generational curses, but today, we declare that the generational blessings are greater! You are the door to blessings in your family. Even if you are the last born, you are still the entry point for transformation. 📖 John 1:29 says: “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” Because of the sacrifice of Jesus, our sins are forgiven, the reproach is rolled away and we step into divine blessings. Your children will worship the Lord, and they will not beg because of the generational blessing upon you. What Legacy Are You Leaving Behind? David left an inheritance so great that Solomon lacked nothing to the point of building the Lord’s temple. What are you leaving behind for the next generation? Are you preparing a spiritual, financial, and moral foundation for your children? Will your children enjoy greater freedom, success, and blessings than you did? We are the fathers and mothers of today, and it is our responsibility to leave an inheritance of faith, wisdom, and prosperity for our children. Break Free from the Chains of the Past Many of the battles we fight today began long before us. The good news is that we have the power to break every generational curse and usher in a new season of favor, health, and prosperity. 📖 Jeremiah 31:29-30 declares: “In those days they shall say no more:‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’s teeth are set on edge.’But everyone shall die for his own iniquity.” This means that the negative patterns in your family line stop with you! The proverbs of failure, disease, and defeat are ending. You will not pass down curses; you will pass down blessings! A Call to Prayer & Action Identify every negative pattern in your family—whether it’s sickness, poverty, or failure—and begin to pray for God to destroy every generational curse. Some diseases run through families and doctors call it genetic diseases, but we declare total healing in Jesus’ name! Make a prayer like Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10) “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” Final Word: Do Not Apologize for God’s Blessing! When God blesses you, promotes you, and increases you, do not apologize! Glorify God and let the world know that it is the Lord’s doing. The reproach of Egypt is rolled away (Joshua 5:9)—your past does not define your future. Transformation is happening in families today in Jesus’ name! In His service Bishop Peter Ndungu General Overseer Overcoming Faith Church (OFC)
Gleanings For The Soul
I would have perished in my affliction… Have you ever been through a season of pain or affliction but as you prayed and cried, God seemed silent? If I may ask, what do you do and where do you go for help when things are really tough? Recently, I went through such a season of physical pain and turmoil. No matter how much I prayed, commanded the situation, proclaimed the promises of God, nothing seemed to change. All the while I kept telling the Lord that I choose to trust Him despite all. That remained and still remains my strength. The deep inner conviction that my Father has given me His eternal, unchanging Word as my anchor. So when I read these scriptures from Psalm 119:92, I was struck by the profound truth in them. I beg you friends, find pleasure in believing Jesus! Hide His Word in your heart. It’s your true companion and salvation during the evil day! See these beautiful verses… “Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.” Psalms 119:89-90, 92
Transform Weekend Day 2
Financial Transformation The Transform Weekend Day 2 at the House of Faith was a powerful encounter aligned with our goal to empower believers financially under the –Transform Africa Vision 2030. As believers, we often focus on spiritual growth, but we must also embrace financial transformation as a key part of our Christian Walk. For too long, the people of God have ignored finances, yet finances are very key when it comes to advancing the Kingdom of God. Money is more than just a means of exchange—it is a tool, a test, and a trust. Money is a tool – God has given us a resource to manage wisely. Money is a test – Many either fail or succeed based on how they handle finances. Money is a trust – The Bible says, “If you cannot be trusted with worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” (Luke 16:11). We are stewards, not owners, for “the silver and gold belong to the Lord” (Haggai 2:8). Even Job understood this principle when he declared: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” – Job 1:21 The Three Foundations of Financial Transformation True financial transformation is built on Faith, Knowledge, and Patience. Faith – Align Your Finances with Your Beliefs You cannot separate faith from finances. Many have faith inside the church but struggle with faith when it comes to money matters. Our faith must be evident in how we steward our resources. Knowledge – Seek Financial Wisdom Many believers are not serious about learning how money works. If you are serious about something, you invest time in it. Watch financial news, understand the economy, and study investment strategies. Read books about money, business, and financial management. “If you have more clothes than books, there is a problem.” Invest in knowledge, not just fashion. Learn about financial principles before making major financial decisions. You don’t learn to drive after buying a car—you do so beforehand. Patience – Avoid the Trap of Quick Riches Many people fall into financial ruin because they lack patience and seek shortcuts to wealth. The Bible warns against hasty riches: “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” – Proverbs 13:11 Anointing oil alone will not put knowledge in you—you need to study and apply financial wisdom. The Three Pillars of Financial Stability Tithing and Offering – The Foundation of Financial Stability Tithing and giving are not just church teachings; they are the foundation of financial transformation. I have personally practiced this since my youth, and I have seen God’s faithfulness. Pray for God to increase your level of giving. “There is a prayer I made 40 years ago—that the Lord would change my level of giving.” May this be your desire as well. Giving and Sharing – A Kingdom Principle God is raising a generation of faithful givers who will support ministry and impact lives. The early church was known for their generosity: We must move from a receiver’s mindset to a giver’s mindset. Financial Integrity – Honoring God in Finances We must handle money with integrity. God calls us to be faithful stewards, making sacrifices for the Kingdom and ensuring that our resources are used wisely. Transformation Requires Change Financial transformation does not happen overnight—it requires intentional change in mindset and actions. Enlarging Your Territory – Stretch yourself, expand your capacity and see more opportunities. Practicing Biblical Giving – Understand the different types of giving: Tithe – The first 10% of your income, honoring God. Offering – Freewill giving to support God’s work. First Fruits – The first increase of your income dedicated to God. The first increment in your salary belongs to the Lord. Alms – Helping the poor and needy. “Ministry is not just about preaching; it is also about serving others in need.” The OFC Mission Fund During the Transform Weekend, we launched the OFC Mission Fund—a fund dedicated to supporting missionaries, aiding disaster-stricken areas, and providing help to the less privileged. We are raising a team of OFC missionaries to spread the gospel. We established a Financial fund to send aid locally and internationally. We will be Training believers on how to do mission work effectively. It is time to stop waiting for foreign missionaries to come to Africa—we must rise and take responsibility for missions in our own communities and beyond. Final Call: Think Bigger, Act Now God is calling us to shift our mindset from scarcity to abundance, from receiving to giving, from financial ignorance to financial empowerment. Start where you are. Be a blessing to someone today. In His Service Bishop Peter Ndungu General Overseer Overcoming Faith Church
