One Hour With Jesus

ONE HOUR WITH JESUS.

“What, could ye not watch with me one hour?”

— Matthew 26:40 KJV

Sometimes Jesus is not asking us for a whole day. He is simply asking for one hour of our undivided attention.

One hour to pray. 

One hour to read His Word.

One hour to worship.

One hour to listen to His voice.

One hour to lay aside the distractions of life and simply be with Him.

The disciples slept while Jesus prayed. They were physically close to Him, yet spiritually distracted.

How often are we also close to Jesus, but too busy to spend meaningful time with Him?

One hour with Jesus can change the direction of your entire day. 

It can strengthen your faith, renew your mind, calm your heart, and give you grace to face what lies ahead.

Don't give Jesus only your leftover moments.

Give Him your best moments.

Today, find one quiet hour and watch with Jesus.

Your soul will never regret time spent in His presence.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

ACTIONS PROVE HEARING.

ACTIONS PROVE HEARING.

Hearing the Word of God is important, but hearing alone is not enough. 

The real proof that we have received the Word is what we do after hearing it.

Jesus said:

“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”

Matthew 7:24 KJV

The Word of God is not merely meant to fill our minds with knowledge: it is meant to transform our lives.

When we truly hear God's Word:

• We forgive when the Word tells us to forgive.

• We love when the Word tells us to love.

• We give when the Word teaches us to give.

• We serve when the Word calls us to serve.

• We obey even when obedience is difficult.

• We put our faith into action.

Hearing gives us knowledge, but obedience demonstrates that we have truly received the Word.

A house is not made strong merely by hearing about a rock. 

It becomes secure when it is built upon the rock.

Don't just ask, “What did I hear?”

Ask yourself, “What am I going to do because I heard it?”

Actions prove hearing.

Obedience proves reception.

Fruit proves transformation.

May God's Word move from our ears, to our hearts, and finally to our actions.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

The Power of Skills

SKILL WILL TAKE YOU BEFORE KINGS.

The world may not always notice your talent, your sacrifice, or the countless hours you spend perfecting your craft. But excellence has a way of opening doors that effort alone cannot open.

A skilled carpenter may begin in a small workshop, but his workmanship can eventually bring him before great people.

A teacher may begin with a handful of students, but excellence can make his influence reach thousands.

Whatever God has placed in your hands, develop it. Sharpen your skills. Pursue excellence. Be faithful in the little things.

Your present environment may look ordinary, but your skill can create extraordinary opportunities.

Proverbs 22:29 KJV, says:

"Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men."

Don't merely pray for an open door—prepare yourself to walk through it when it opens.

Skill + Diligence + Excellence + Faithfulness = Greater Opportunities.

Keep learning.
Keep improving.
Keep serving.

Your skill may take you places your current position cannot.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Confidence v. Competence

CONFIDENCE CAN OPEN DOORS COMPETENCE CAN'T.

People often notice your confidence before they notice your competence.

You may have the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience needed for an opportunity—but if you lack the confidence to step forward, speak up and present yourself, someone else may walk through the door that was meant for you.

Don't just develop your competence in your career; develop your confidence too.

🔹 Competence gives you the ability to do the work.

🔹 Confidence gives you the courage to step forward and say, “I can do this.”

🔹 Character gives you the integrity to do it well.

Confidence is not arrogance. True confidence is believing that, with God’s help, you can use the gifts, knowledge and abilities He has given you.

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

— 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

Develop your skills. 

Build your competence. 

Strengthen your confidence. 

Then step boldly through the doors of opportunity.

You don't have to know everything to believe that you can learn, grow and make a difference.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

NOAH HELPED BY ANGELS TO BUILD THE ARK

NOAH HELPED BY ANGELS TO BUILD THE ARK.

The story of Noah teaches us a beautiful lesson about divine partnership.

In Genesis 6:14–16, God instructed Noah to build the Ark, and verse 22 says:

“Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.”

— Genesis 6:22 (KJV)

Yet the ancient book of 1 Enoch 67:2 (Ethiopian Bible) gives us another fascinating dimension of the story, saying:

“And now the angels are making a wooden (building)…”

What a powerful picture! 

Noah obeyed God on earth, while heavenly beings were involved in God's divine purpose.

Sometimes, when God gives us a great assignment, we may see only our own hands at work. 

But behind our obedience, God may be arranging unseen help, divine connections and supernatural assistance.

Do your part faithfully. Trust God with the part you cannot see.

“Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.” — Genesis 6:22 (KJV)

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Real Wealth: Health, Relationships, Purpose, Impact and Money.

REAL WEALTH: HEALTH, RELATIONSHIPS, PURPOSE, IMPACT AND MONEY.

Real wealth is much more than having money in the bank.

A truly wealthy life is built from five important ingredients:

Health — What is wealth if you have money but cannot enjoy life because your health has failed?

Relationships — The people we love and the people who love us are among life's greatest treasures. Wealth is also having meaningful relationships, family, friendship and community.

Purpose — Money without purpose can leave the heart empty. We are created not merely to exist, but to fulfil a God-given purpose.

Impact — True wealth is also measured by the lives we touch, the people we help, the knowledge we share and the legacy we leave behind.

Money — Money matters. It provides security, opportunities and the ability to meet needs and accomplish worthwhile goals. But money should be a servant, not a master.

The richest person is therefore not necessarily the one who has the most money, but the one who has health to enjoy life, relationships to share it with, purpose to give it meaning, resources to support it, and impact that outlives him.

The Bible says:

“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”

— Proverbs 22:1 (KJV)

Build your bank account, but don't neglect your body.

Build your career, but don't destroy your relationships.

Pursue success, but don't lose your purpose.

Make money, but also make a difference.

Accumulate wealth, but leave a legacy.

That is REAL WEALTH!

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

SACCOS AND COOPERATIVE MOVEMENTS IN KENYA

THE POWER OF SACCOs AND COOPERATIVE MOVEMENTS IN KENYA.

“Unity is power.”

The story of the Tower of Babel teaches us something remarkable: when people unite around a common vision, there is tremendous power in their collective effort.

“And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.”

— Genesis 11:6 (KJV)

The Kenyan economy has also been significantly strengthened by the power of cooperation, SACCOs, and the Cooperative Movement. 

One person saving KSh 1,000 may appear insignificant. But when 1,000 people each save KSh 1,000, they create a pool of KSh 1 million.

That is the power of collective resources!

Rich and wealthy people understand something that many struggling people overlook: you don't always have to build everything alone. 

They leverage their resources through partnerships, companies, investments, joint ventures, cooperatives and strategic relationships.

Wealth is often multiplied when resources, knowledge, networks and opportunities are brought together.

The lesson is simple:

Don't just ask, “What can I build alone?”

Ask:

“Who can I build with?”

A good SACCO can transform small, regular contributions into meaningful capital. 

A cooperative can turn individual efforts into collective strength.

A well-structured joint venture can accomplish what one person could never accomplish alone.

However, cooperation must be built on trust, transparency, good governance, accountability and a common vision.

Unity creates leverage.

Cooperation creates opportunities.

Discipline creates wealth.

And wise partnerships can multiply resources.

The Bible says:

“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”

— Ecclesiastes 4:9 (KJV)

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)