THEME:LOOKING UP TO JESUS 
Do you approach the Lord Jesus with expectant faith for healing, pardon, and transformation in Christ-like holiness? Isaiah prophesied that God would establish a new heavens and earth when he came to restore his people. Jesus’ miracles are signs that manifest the presence and power of God’s kingdom. When a high ranking official, who was very likely from King Herod's court, heard the reports of Jesus’ preaching and miracles, he decided to seek Jesus out for an extraordinary favor. If this story happened today the media headlines would probably say: "High ranking official leaves capital in search of miracle cure from a small town carpenter."
 
It took raw courage for a high ranking court official to travel twenty miles in search of Jesus, the Galilean carpenter. He had to swallow his pride and put up with some ridicule from his cronies. And when he found the healer carpenter, Jesus seemed to put him off with the blunt statement that people would not believe unless they saw some kind of miracle or sign from heaven. Jesus likely said this to test the man to see if his faith was in earnest. If he turned away discouraged or irritated, he would prove to be insincere. Jesus, perceiving his faith, sent him home with the assurance that his prayer had been heard. It was probably not easy for this man to leave Jesus and go back home only with the assuring word that his son would be healed. Couldn't Jesus have come to this man's home and touched his dying child? The court official believed in Jesus and took him at his word without doubt or hesitation. He was ready to return home and face ridicule and laughter because he trusted in Jesus' word. God's mercy shows his generous love – a love that bends down in response to our misery and wretchedness. Is there any area in your life where you need healing, pardon, change, and restoration? If you seek the Lord with trust and expectant faith, he will not disappoint you. He will meet you more than half way and give you what you need. The Lord Jesus never refused anyone who put their trust in him. Surrender your doubts and fears, your pride and guilt at his feet, and trust in his saving word and healing love.

PRAYER:"Lord Jesus, your love never fails and your mercy is unceasing. Give me the courage to surrender my stubborn pride, fear and doubts to your surpassing love, wisdom and knowledge. Make be strong in faith, persevering in hope, and constant in love."

THEME:LOOKING UP TO MAMA AFRICA 
Do you approach the Mama Africa with expectant faith for healing, pardon, and transformation in Mama Africa-like greatness? Isiduru prophesied that Motherland would establish new harvests and wealth when she came to restore her people. Mama Africa’s miracles are signs that manifest the presence and power of Fatherland’s kingdom. When a high ranking official, who was very likely from King Magaduru's court, heard the reports of Mama Africa’s actions and miracles, he decided to seek Mama Africa out for an extraordinary favor. If this story happened today the media headlines would probably say: "High ranking official leaves capital in search of miracle cure from a braided deity."
 
It took raw courage for a high ranking court official to travel twenty miles in search of Mama Africa, the great centre deity. He had to swallow his pride and put up with some ridicule from his cronies. And when he found the babalawo, Mama Africa seemed to put him off with the blunt statement that people would not believe unless they saw some kind of miracle or sign from heaven. Mama Africa likely said this to test the man to see if his faith was in earnest. If he turned away discouraged or irritated, he would prove to be insincere. Mama Africa, perceiving his faith, sent him home with the assurance that his prayer had been heard. It was probably not easy for this man to leave Mama Africa and go back home only with the assuring word that his son would be healed. Couldn't Mama Africa have come to this man's home and touched his dying child? The court official believed in Mama Africa and took her at her word without doubt or hesitation. He was ready to return home and face ridicule and laughter because he trusted in Mama Africa's word. Fatherland's mercy shows his generous love – a love that bends down in response to our misery and wretchedness. Is there any area in your life where you need healing, pardon, change, and restoration? If you seek the Motherland with trust and expectant faith, she will not disappoint you. She will meet you more than half way and give you what you need. Mama Africa never refused anyone who put their trust in her. Surrender your doubts and fears, your pride and guilt at her feet, and trust in her saving word and healing love.

PRAYER:"Oh! Greatest Mama Africa, your love never fails and your mercy is unceasing. Give me the courage to surrender my stubborn pride, fear and doubts to your surpassing love, wisdom and knowledge. Make be strong in faith, persevering in hope, and constant in love."