Deji Okegbile

BARTIMAEUS’ CRY OF FAITH: EYE-OPENER FOR SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Oct 26, 2021 | Ministry and Prayer, Missions and Evangelism, Nations |

Jesus is the answer for the world todayAbove Him there’s no other, Jesus is the wayJesus is the answer for the world todayAbove Him there’s no other, Jesus is the way – Andrae Crouch A cry that issues from the heart is like prayer, the breath of faith. The blind Bartimaeus is not an anonymous. He has a name and a face. Bartimaeus’ cry of faith opens our eyes to our need for Jesus and the dangers of being spiritually blind. Beyond the physical blindness of Bartimaeus, spiritual blindness is more tragic. Spiritual blindness can leave nations, family and church...

‘WHATEVER WE ASK’ REVERSAL AGENDA: IDENTIFYING WITH JAMES AND JOHN.

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Oct 18, 2021 | Missions and Evangelism, Nations |

The Gospel reading from Mark, just after a rich young man approached Jesus continue with the ambitious reversal agenda of James and John (Mk 10). In their conversation with Jesus, James and John were on reversal agenda. Their request was mainly to reverse Jesus’ selflessness with their selfishness and self advancement hierarchical leadership structure. The disciples’ reversal agenda resonates with the domination of others which remains fundamental themes in our religions and politics today. In God’s upside-down world, family, and church, everything is reversed. In a form of worldly negotiation, James and John took Jesus aside and said to...

THE WAY OF THE NEEDLE’S EYE: REVERSING IDOLATRY IN OUR POPULAR CULTURE.

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Oct 13, 2021 | Missions and Evangelism, Nations |

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God – Mk 10:25 The Gospel tells us that Jesus came ‘preaching the kingdom of God.’ The kingdom represents a reversal for us. The way to inherit the kingdom of God is exclusively the way of the needle’s eye in contrast to the broad popular way. In Mark 10 and other two Gospel accounts, Jesus used humorous comparison of a ‘camel to go through the eye of a needle’ (Mk 10:23-27, Matt 19:23-26, Lk...

SALVATION BEYOND STEWARDSHIP: ETERNAL CALL TO SURRENDER ALL.

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Oct 11, 2021 | Missions and Evangelism, Nations |

The Gospel reading from Mark 10 serves as the third part of the question on divorce, the visit of the little children, and the “rich young ruler” (vs 17-31). The Gospel reminds us that the exclusive and ONLY way to salvation is beyond compliance with the social works or demands of the law. The reflection is that, the biblical basis of Christian stewardship must not be omitted. Any citizen can maintain a good look at the world, however, Christian stewardship goes beyond merely good management of the church, the earth, or the right use of resources. Jesus remains the...

MAMA IDOWU, METHODIST GRAND MATRIARCH: A Beautiful Rose and A Model of ‘A Woman of Respect.’

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Oct 9, 2021 | Methodism |

Death is not the end; rather it is only the beginning of eternity. For me, the transition of Mama Yewande Elizabeth Idowu, the wife of the pioneer Patriarch, Methodist Church Nigeria, His Pre-Eminence Professor Bolaji Idowu, was somewhat a “joyful sadness.” After a moment, my mind recalled the words of Hebrews 13:7. Mama Idowu’s transition invite us to remember those who spoke God’s Word to us and to consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Mama Idowu’s way of life points to patience, kindness, understanding, flexibility, and respect. Mama was empowered with each of...