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)

Jesus Dinning With Simon The Leper

Jesus Dinning With Simon The LEPER.

Beloved, let us reflect on the lessons we can learn from the account found in Matthew 26:6, which says:

"Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper."

This simple verse speaks volumes about the compassionate nature of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 

At a time when leprosy was widely feared and those afflicted were often shunned by society, Jesus did not hesitate to associate with Simon, a man living with this dreadful disease.

This act of Jesus reminds us of the powerful words found in Mark 2:17, where He declared, 

"They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." 

Jesus mission was to seek out and minister to those in need, regardless of their social status or physical condition.

In Luke 19:10, Jesus affirms, 

"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." 

This Scripture underscores the truth that the compassion of Christ extends to the outcast, the marginalized, and the "untouchable" of society.

In Matthew 11:28, Jesus extends a gracious invitation to us all, saying, 

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." 

This invitation for rest and restoration is a testament to the unlimited compassion of Christ to all who need rest no matter their social status. 

Brethren, let us take inspiration from the example of Jesus, who readily associated with Simon the leper, and let us strive to emulate His love and acceptance towards all people, regardless of their circumstances. 

May our hearts be open to those who are often overlooked and marginalized.

May we be the feet and arms of Christ reaching out to the weak, the poor, the sick, the marginalized in our communities today.

Be kind to a “Simon The Leper” today.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)