Joel Kwesi Baidoo

“Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.” (Proverbs 4:25-27) There is an Italian proverb which says: “Often he who does too much does too little.” One of the enemy’s most successful tactics against us is distractions. He knows you have good intentions to do the right things so he will throw many distractions at you just to throw you off course. Some of the distractions may include, but not limited to, unnecessary arguments and conversations which steal your attention from what really matters, many seemingly urgent tasks which are not vital as far as your vision is concerned, and constant thoughts of self doubt. Beware of drifting into other things after you have received a clear direction from God through His word or prayer. Change not not your focus, and do not settle for less until you have accomplished whatever God has laid ...

“For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.” (Matthew 25:29) When I first read the above Scripture, I was wondering why the person who has will be given more. Is this not promoting inequality? The reality however is that in this life, those who have will receive more. I call it a cycle of grace. A wise person will be attracted to books and events which will increase their knowledge and wisdom, so they will keep getting wiser. The person interested in amassing wealth will also be attracted to things that will help them acquire and manage more riches. The key lesson of today’s message is that we need to be aware of and consciously remain in our cycle of grace. The kind of grace that is upon you will determine what you desire after. If you desire, for example, to teach, mentor, write songs, etc., be intentional about growing in that grace so that you can keep receiving more of it. If you persist ...

In the late 18th century, Benjamin Beddom, a Baptist Pastor and a son of another Baptist Minister, wrote this hymn to express his zeal to serve His master Jesus. As our world continues to descend in ungodliness, may we be inspired and fired up in holy zeal to serve our beloved Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 1 If duty calls, and suffering, too, My Lord! I’d follow Thee; As Thou hast done, so would I do, As Thou art, would I be. 2 With zeal inflamed, ’twas Thy delight To do Thy Father’s will; May the same zeal my soul excite Thy precepts to fulfill. 3 Meekness, humility, and love Did through Thy conduct shine; O may my whole deportment prove A copy, Lord! of Thine. 4 Depending on Thy sovereign grace, I’ll tread the heavenly road; With willing mind Thy footsteps trace, And climb to Thine abode. 5 O let me run the Christian race With diligence and speed! God’s word, His Spirit, and His grace, Do all to duty lead. 6 Did Jesus leave the realms of bliss To save from sin and hell? A love so wo...

“Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.” (1 Corinthians 13:8) Finally, love never fails. This concludes the sixteen characteristics of love. The strength of love is proved by its permanence. Love that doesn’t bear the features described earlier will not and cannot stand the test of time. The constancy of love is contrasted with that of prophecies, tongues and knowledge. Love is not something that you finish doing. It is rather a nature that you cultivate in you forever. Love must not be like prophecy or tongues which after they have been spoken cease. Neither must love be like knowledge that gets obsolete with time. Love is forever fresh, ever resilient, forever vibrant, and it never ceases to exist. God is love. Therefore, love is eternal and indestructible. Love never fails. Remain inspired!

"Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction." (2 Timothy 4:2) The Apostle Paul teaches the young Pastor Timothy how to build people. Investing God’s word in people is the way to help them grow. In teaching God’s word, we must be prepared to correct people when they attempt to do the right things but in the wrong way, rebuke those who err, and encourage all who have the potential for growth. In all these, Paul admonishes Timothy that it takes great patience and careful instruction to make a lasting  impact in the lives of people. Why does it take great patience? The real impact of ministry is hardly instantaneous. Ministry is long term, and it takes time to reap its full reward in the lives of people. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the ho...

The expression that “ A word to the wise is enough” dates way back to the year 191 BC where the Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC – 184 BC) used the Latin version of it: “Verbum sat sapienti” in his play entitled “Pseudolus”. Various renderings of this saying can be found in many languages today. A similar statement was made by the wise King Solomon who lived about eight centuries before Titus Maccius Plautus. “A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.” (Proverbs 17:10) The wise and discerning in heart are quick to pick up lessons of life even from the slightest pointers. They need not be given lengthy lectures because just a prompt is all they need to adjust their ways and fall in line. Such people can read between the lines and unpack the hidden messages in the circumstances around them. They are quick to notice alerts and warnings and promptly take cover. The fool, on the other hand, will always enroll in the ...

Indeed in Christ alone our hope is found. About two decades ago, Keith Getty and Stuart Townend wrote the following inspirational hymn. May we be spurred on by the words of this hymn to stand unshaken in the power of Christ. 1. In Christ Alone My Hope Is Found He Is My Light My Strength My Song This Cornerstone This Solid Ground Firm Through The Fiercest Drought And Storm What Heights Of Love What Depths Of Peace When Fears Are Stilled When Strivings Cease My Comforter My All In All Here In The Love Of Christ I Stand 2. In Christ Alone Who Took On Flesh Fulness Of God In Helpless Babe This Gift Of Love And Righteousness Scorned By The Ones He Came To Save Till On That Cross As Jesus Died The Wrath Of God Was Satisfied For Every Sin On Him Was Laid Here In The Death Of Christ I Live 3. There In The Ground His Body Lay Light Of The World By Darkness Slain Then Bursting Forth In Glorious Day Up From The Grave He Rose Again And As He Stands In Victory Sin’s Curse Has Lost Its Grip On Me Fo...