Author Archives: Benjamin Walali

Luke 14:28 “For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough for its completion?” Mere desire and admiration for something must not drive you into deciding to have something or to start something. As important as decisions are, mere desire or admirationContinue reading “IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE IMPORTANT DECISIONS”

Genesis 39:7–9 “And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast longing eyes on Joseph, and she said, ‘Lie with me.’ But he refused and said to his master’s wife, ‘Look, my master does not know what is with me in the house, and he has committed all that he hasContinue reading “DECISION: LESSONS FROM JOSEPH – “FAVOUR MUST BE GODLY””

Daniel 1:8 “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.” One of the defining decisions Daniel made in his life was resolvingContinue reading “DECISION: LESSONS FROM DANIEL”

1 Samuel 24:4, 6 “And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robeContinue reading “DECISION: LESSONS FROM DAVID AND SAUL”

2 Samuel 11:2–4 “One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, ‘She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wifeContinue reading “DECISIONS: LESSONS FROM DAVID AND BATHSHEBA”

1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? If the LORD be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” When it comes to decision-making, there is no neutral ground. Either you make a decisionContinue reading “DECISIONS: WHEN YOU DECIDE NOT TO DECIDE”

Deuteronomy 30:19 “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” One of the greatest opportunities God has given man is that of decision-making. As Christians, God hasContinue reading “DECISIONS”

1 Samuel 1:9, 12–15 “Once when they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up. Now Eli the priest was sitting on his chair by the doorpost of the Lord’s house. As she kept on praying to the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips wereContinue reading “LESSONS FROM HANNAH: TROUBLED BUT COURTEOUS”

Proverbs 24:10 “If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.” Life is a journey filled with unexpected challenges. Even the strongest among us face seasons of trial, difficulty, and discouragement. Proverbs 24:10 warns that fainting in adversity reveals weakness. Yet, as believers, we are not left helpless. John 16:33 assures us,Continue reading “STAY STRONG IN TOUGH TIMES; GOD IS WITH YOU”

Romans 12:18 “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Considering other translations of our opening text helps to clarify its meaning even further.The New Living Translation says, “Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.”The English Standard Version renders it, “If possible, soContinue reading “YOUR RESPONSIBILITY IN PURSUING PEACE”