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Fellow believer, I pray you experience God’s love and grace throughout 2012.

Peter the apostle made a very weighty statement in his letter to the saints. He said they should grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).

When you take stock of the last year, did you make any progress in your walk with the Lord? Did you develop spiritually? Are you making plans to grow this year?

As much as we have various distractions around us, there has never been a time in history where so much information has been readily available. The technological revolution has made the impossible possible. There is absolutely no excuse for not spending time in God’s word. The old, “I am time poor” excuse just can’t cut it any more.

There are myriad of ways we can consume scripture. I am sure a lot of people are already aware of them. If you are not aware, I will just like to ask, where have you been? Nowadays, you don’t have to carry a bible around like we use to do in times past. Neither do you have to carry a small Gideon’s bible in your back pocket. If you own a smart phone, tablet pc, iPod or mp3 player you can access both digital and audio formats of God’s word on the go.

The amazing thing is some of the software is completely free. They even throw in reading plans to help you read through the bible in a year.

So as you make plans to make more money, tighten your grip on your career in a failed economy or bond with your loved ones, don’t neglect the most important relationship of all, your relationship with your Heavenly Father.

Make concrete plans today on how you are going to grow in your walk with the Lord, if you have not already done so. There are numerous believers in other parts of the world who do not have the opportunity to engage in the scriptures as we do. These people treasure the little amount of materials they have at their disposure. Please remember to lift them up on prayers throughout the year. 

In closing, do not neglect meeting together for fellowship. Regular attendance of meetings where the word of God is being taught will enhance your growth as a Christian (Hebrews 10:25).

Have a great year and remain strong in Lord!

At the end of 2011, it was announced in the footballing world that a club legend will be returning to play for the club he was playing for in his prime for two months. He set several records in his time and had become a legend, the highest goal scorer of all time. Some people were thrilled at the prospect of having him back, while others were apprehensive.


The main anxiety they had about his return was the fact that he was now decrepit and past his best. They felt he will be completely useless, and this decision could mar his legendary status.

A contemporary of the player, who used to play with him in the glory days, also admitted he was old, and no longer the same player he was in his prime. However, he did not stop there. He highlighted a very important point. If the player still had a hunger and thirst for the game, he will make a difference in the team.

Hunger and thirst are important ingredients for success. These qualities will determine your impact in any endeavour. People who have a hunger and a thirst to make a difference usually do. It doesn’t matter if they are physically or financially handicapped. Even if all the odds are stacked against them, they usually seem to find a way out.

This is also applicable to the Christian life. Do you have a hunger and thirst for righteousness? Well if you do, Jesus said you will be filled (Matthew 5:6).

As we begin the New Year, I just want to encourage you to have a hunger
and a thirst for God. Have a hunger and thirst for His Word, a hunger and thirst to know His will, a hunger and thirst to know His Spirit, a hunger and thirst to be in His presence daily.