WEEKLY DEVOTION WITH RMA | FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 3, 2024

Topic: BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LIVE

Scripture: EPHESIANS 5:15-20

15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Welcome to this new day, Tuesday 27th February 2024 and to the last week of February 2024. Friday will be 1st of March 2024! That creates a greater expectation on the side of people born in March. We look forward to being carried through each day, by God's mercy and grace.

I thank God for the opportunity to live again and for the gift of family, friends and everyone here-living. I am one of the people who looks at everyone as being valuable in creation and I hold the distinct opinion that each of us was created to glorify the name of God, our Creator.

The past week is gone with all its stories whether positive or negative. This is the nature of life; that whether it is good or bad, whether it is simple or tough, it goes on and on, just like the clock. As long as it has batteries, it will tick on and on in its clockwise direction.

Friend(s),

After greeting you and praying and hoping that you and loved ones are well and safe, I am tempted to ask: has anyone ever referred to you as being a fool? Has anyone ever asked whether you are/were a fool? Have you ever felt foolish? That is the feeling we want to deal with today.

The portion of Scripture given today invites us to live as wise people and not unwise, not as fools. Fools are fools, period. Whatever they think about or do is foolish. I believe you don’t want to be one or to associate or be associated with one. On the other hand, the wise are wise, period. They are endowed with wisdom (sounds obvious, right?) Yes, they are able to check their conscience all the time to be able to do what is right and pleasing before themselves, fellow human beings and God their Creator. I pray that I (and you) shall be counted among the wise and not the foolish.

The collective words “because the days are evil” are a response to the question, “why should I/we live as wise and not as fools?” We have heard of and in some cases witnessed terrible incidents in society/communities where we live. Day after day, the local news and media sites bring to our attention news items that point to the fact that some people can be that heartless/ruthless – committing crimes against humanity without any shame or favor! We see people starting up and dropping relationships as though it is at the point of pick and play in a card game! We see parents abusing children and children abusing parents! Oh! The days are evil, indeed!

In central Uganda, we hear people asking, “Kati Omuntu agoinge wa, banange?” Tell me and tell us, where should someone go? In this era of evil days, where should someone go?

I think, for me; the answer is simple. Let us go back to the place of our very first love (if we ever had one). Let us go to the place where we first lived as wise people; where we loved genuinely and where we did what was right and commendable.

This week will work out well for us if only we reflect on the fact that without involving our Creator in every step of the way, we will move in our own direction thinking we are wise only to find that we were the first of fools.

I pray for the sick that you or the people you are nursing and looking after at home or medical centers will be healed. May those who have lost loved ones in the most recent past find strength and comfort in God alone.

I pray that whoever is traveling shall have safe journey(s). I pray that it shall be well with that person who is searching for a job. I pray for that person who is expecting money and assistance from here and there. May God come through for you and your people.

I cancel whatever plan(s) that the enemy(ies) have against you/us. I render the enemy(ies) powerless and that all their intentions are defeated. I come against retardation, failure, financial insufficiency, intolerance, hatred, misery.

We are children of the most-high God and we have already overcome. We will live and not die and we shall tell of the goodness of God in this land of the prosperous.

Create a good atmosphere or ambiance for yourself and those around you. Celebrate Life.

Wishing you the very best.

Mugisa Reflection 8 of 2024.

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2024 at 1:26 PM

    Thanks for the message and prayer wish you the very best too

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