Jeshurun's Mind: Spiritual Food

Learning To Trust God

Psalm 125:1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever.

Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

Psalm 146:3-4 Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.

2 Samuel 7:28 And now, O Lord GOD, you are that God, and your words be true, and you have promised this goodness to your servant.

Psalms 9:10 And they that know your name will put their trust in you: for you, LORD, have not forsaken them that seek you.

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.

Psalms 13:5 But I have trusted in your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.

Psalms 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Psalms 31:14 But I trusted in you, O LORD: I said, You are my God.

Psalms 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in you.

Psalms 84:12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusts in you.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding.

Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

Proverbs 11:28 He that trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Proverbs 28:26 He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.

Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

Isaiah 43:1 But now thus said the LORD that created you, O Jacob, and he that formed you, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name; you are mine.

Jeremiah 7:8 Behold, you trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

Daniel 6:23 Then was the king exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found on him, because he believed in his God.

John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me.

Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Revelation 21:5 And he that sat on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said to me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Psalms 37:3-5 Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.

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This is an English translation of the Swahili poem: “Mausia Kwa Kila Kijana Mwanamke” on the Kiswahili na Mashairi's page. 

 

Words Of Wisdom To Every Young Woman

By Dennis Mbae

My sister whom I adore, receive my greetings,

Wherever you are, understand I care for you,

And so as I poet, my desire is great,

To inform you O woman, things that pertain to these times.

My sister be wise, the world indeed is a College,

And if you aren't smart, you won't get through it,

Let your daily desire, be honesty and faithfulness in all your dealings,

Life becomes very difficult, when you are not disciplined.

My sister I advise you, please preserve your body,

When young men show interest in you, don't give in too easily,

Don't be a loose woman, but remain a virgin,

Until you get married, when that time comes.

When you beautify yourself, with various beauty products,

Failing to beautify, your heart aint good,

For you'll attract a group of men, who will use you,

You be made fun of, after they impregnate you.

My sister if you don't have, a man of your dreams in your life,

May God remember you, and bring him to you,

But if you have him, guard your love relationship,

Glorify God with him, and He will establish both of you.

My sister work very hard, upon entering the classroom,

Stay away from quarrels, and undisciplined students,

Do what's expected of you, and pass your exams,

If you succeed in education, all your things will be easy.

My sister be wary, drug abuse is dangerous,

Addiction is damaging, of cigarettes and other substances,

Bhang destroys the body, cocaine does even worse,

Don't make strong drink your tower, rethink about using it.

My sister fear God, always put Him first,

Strive to do His will, and you'll be free from all evil,

He'll fill you will good things, and shower you with blessings,

You'll not afraid of pestilences, they will not come near you.

My sister you are precious, you are a very rare commodity,

Never look down on yourself, and conclude you aren't important,

Your worth my beloved sister, is far above rubies,

May you permanently write, these sayings on the tablet of your heart.

Jeshurun's Mind: Kiswahili na Mashairi

Happy Birthday!

1. Dada yangu biti Randa, najua nimekutupa,
Ukadhani nakutenda, ukawa watapatapa,
Nilikuwa nimekwenda, kutafuta cha kukupa,
Unapoiadhimisha, sikuyo ya kuzaliwa.

2. Nilipotafuta rinda, na kuzizengea kapa,
Wavaliazo makinda, kutoka bara Uropa,
Nilipata tu matunda, niliyotaka kukupa,
Ulipoiadhimisha, sikuyo ya kuzaliwa.

3. Ningekuwa na mabunda, ya noti haungekopa,
Tungelicheza kandanda, na kwenda jijini Jopa,
Jahazi ningeliunda, na kukuvulia papa,
Kila uadhimishapo, sikuyo ya kuzaliwa.

4. Ndege nyingi tungepanda, nauli ningeilipa,
Ningekutembeza Rwanda, kadhaka pale na hapa,
Tanzania tungekwenda, nikuonyeshe Mkapa,
Kila uadhimishapo, sikuyo ya kuzaliwa.

5. Umetimiza miaka, ishirini na mitatu,
Hiyo ni kubwa baraka, usiisahau katu!
Nakuombea fanaka, toka kwa Mungu na watu,
Unapoiadhimisha, sikuyo ya kuzaliwa.

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Churchgoers Ignored the Pleas of a ‘Homeless’ Man; An Hour Later They Cried From Shame.

You won’t believe how this homeless man was treated right outside of a church… what happened next will humble you.


A Pastor transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000-member church that he was to be introduced as the head pastor at that morning. He walked around his soon to be church for 30 minutes while it was filling with people for service, only 3 people out of the 7-10,000 people said hello to him. He asked people for change to buy food – no one in the church gave him change.


He went into the sanctuary to sit down in the front of the church and was asked by the ushers if he would please sit in the back. He greeted people to be greeted back with stares, dirty looks, and people looking down on him. As he sat in the back of the church, he listened to the church announcements and such.

When all that was done, the elders went up and were excited to introduce the new pastor of the church to the congregation. “We would like to introduce to you our new Pastor.” The congregation looked around clapping with joy and anticipation. The homeless man sitting in the back stood up and started walking down the aisle. 

The clapping stopped with all eyes on him. He walked up the altar and took the microphone from the elders (who were in on this) and paused for a moment then he recited,

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’”
After he recited this, he looked towards the congregation and told them all what he had experienced that morning. Many began to cry, and many heads were bowed in shame. He then said, “Today I see a gathering of people, not a church of Jesus Christ. The world has enough people, but not enough disciples. When will YOU decide to become disciples?” He then dismissed service until next week.
Following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ should be more than just talk. It ought to be a lifestyle that others around you can love about you and share in.” Be a Christian all you want, but at least follow the teachings of Christ if you’re going to claim the title.
(Matthew 25:35-45).

Courtesy: http://faithhub.net/homeless-man-gives-church-a-true-meaning

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A taste of Kenyan music

FROM LEFT: Kenyan music artists Juliani, Ecko Dida, Kenrazy, Frasha, and Alice Kamande just before joining Julie Gichuru on Citizen TV's SundayLive. [PHOTO: DENNIS MBAE]

Jeshurun's Mind: Kiswahili na Mashairi

Saratani Twakwapiza 

1. Ewe ugonjwa hatari, mbona hauna huruma?

Katu hautahayari, kitunyang’anya uzima, 

Saratani twakwapiza, jibaidi nasi sote. 

2. Hubagui wa kutesa, mayatima watuacha, 

Watuletea mikasa, hata wakembe mapacha, 

Saratani twakwapiza, jibaidi nasi sote. 

3. Wawahasiri watoto, na watu wazima pia, 

Makaliyo ni ya moto, daima twayahofia, 

Saratani twakwapiza, jibaidi nasi sote. 

4. Tiba yako mno ghali, hata kwao matajiri, 

Kuimudu ni muhali,  ukiwa mburumatari, 

Saratani twakwapiza, jibaidi nasi sote. 

5. Watuacha bila hela, watumiza kila siku, 

Wafaa kufungwa jela, utuondokee huku, 

Saratani twakwapiza, jibaidi nasi sote. 

6. Umefanya tuwe nyuma, hasa kimaendeleo, 

'Meua wenye hekima, tukakosa mema yao, 

Saratani twakwapiza, jibaidi nasi sote. 

7. Uraibu wa sigara, na vileo tuacheni, 

Tusile vilivyo dhara, viletavyo saratani, 

Saratani twakwapiza, jibaidi nasi sote.

(Mshairi: Eunice Kimbiri. Mhariri: Dennis Mbae)

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BIBLE STUDY

 

The word “WORD”

After Jesus’ baptism, He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the Devil. When He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights, He was afterward hungry. The Devil, knowing how famished He was tempted Him to command stones to turn into bread if indeed He was God’s Son.

Of course Satan knew who Jesus was. In response to that temptation, Jesus answered:

“It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4, KJV)

At this point, it is important to ponder over what Jesus meant by every “Word” that proceeds out of God’s mouth. Could it be possible that the word “Word” has a deeper meaning?

Before going any further, let’s look at instances when words proceeded directly from the mouth of God. After that, we will try and ascertain whether those are the words that Jesus was talking about when He said “…Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”

Baptism of Jesus

The first instance happened just after Jesus had been baptized by John the Baptist in river Jordan. 

“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:16-17, KJV)

Is there any evidence that these were the words that Jesus had in mind when He said “…Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God?”

The Transfiguration

Let’s take a look at another instance whereby words proceeded directly from the mouth of God.  It was during the transfiguration and Jesus had brought with Him Peter, James and John to a high mountain. 

As Christ was being transfigured before His disciples, Moses and Elijah appeared to them and talked with Him. Peter, in his outspoken nature suggested to Jesus that three tabernacles be made: One for Jesus, one for Moses, and the third one for Elijah. And while Peter was still speaking:

“…behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.” (Matthew 17:5, KJV)

It is worthwhile to note that although everyone present heard the words that God the Father spoke, the target audience was actually the three disciples. Peter, John and James were instructed to “...hear ye Him.”

 

Jesus’ Anguish

The last instance we’ll focus our attention on took place when Jesus spoke about the events surrounding His death. Although the Savior’s soul was troubled because He was about to face death, He understood perfectly well that it was for that reason He came to earth.  

“Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.” (John 12:27-28, KJV)

Word as a Statement

Sometimes in the Bible, the word “Word” refers to a statement as illustrated in the following text:

“For all the law is fulfilled in ONE WORD, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” (Galatians 5:14, KJV)

When addressing Galatians under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul refers to 7 words (i.e Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself) as one word. He does the same when writing to the Hebrews. In Hebrews 12:25, he exhorts them to accept Christ and heed His voice.

“Whose voice then shook the earth but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.” (Hebrews 12:26, KJV)

In verse 27, Paul summarizes the above underlined 12 words into 3 words “Yet once more” and refers to them as “…this word” in verse 27.

“And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. (Hebrews 12:27, KJV)

Interestingly, the commandments of God are at times referred to as “Word” in the Bible as evidenced in these texts: 

(a) “He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.” (1 John 2:4-5. KJV) 

(b)  “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15, KJV) 

(c)  “He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. (John 14:24, KJV) 

(d) “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.” (John 15:10, KJV)

 

Conclusion

From the above illustrations, it’s clear that the words “Commandments” and “Word” are synonymous.

Therefore, we can conclude that when Jesus said that….“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God, He actually meant that…. “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by (every) commandments that proceed out of the mouth of God.”