KACHELBELA: #First_Peter_Three_Seven_Husband_Challenge

KACHELBELA: #First_Peter_Three_Seven_Husband_Challenge: Nzaku Nashipae 13 hrs  ·  Dear Diary, # The_Husbandly_Material So, the other day I shared about the wifely-mat...

#First_Peter_Three_Seven_Husband_Challenge

Nzaku Nashipae

13 hrs · 

Dear Diary,

#The_Husbandly_Material

So, the other day I shared about the wifely-material. Today we focus on the Christian husband. Peter takes 6 verse to address the issue of wifely submission but only 1 verse to address the Christian husband, the brief instructions are deep though!

1 Peter 3:7, instructions to Christian husbands: first, the husband should be considerate; second, he must recognize and take into account the fact that his wife has less physical strength than him (weaker partner); third, the Christian husband must show his wife respect and not despise her physical weakness; fourth, the Christian husband must recognize that he and his wife are coheirs of the gracious gift of life. Lastly, a Christian husband must remember that a bad marital relationship can mar their relationship with God; it can hinder their prayers.

Wow! Imagine a submissive wife and a considerate, respectful husband= healthy marriage.

#Marriage_Goals #Marriage_Works
#Submission #Respect #Coheirs

Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae

KACHELBELA: #The_Driving_Force

KACHELBELA: #The_Driving_Force: Nzaku Nashipae Yesterday at 11:35am  ·  Dear Diary, # Jesus_on_the_Wheel Today am on Day 3 of  # Purpose_Dri...

KACHELBELA: #Made_to_Last_Forever

KACHELBELA: #Made_to_Last_Forever: Nzaku Nashipae 12 mins  ·  Dear Diary, # When_is_Your_Expiry_Date ? Have you heard the cliche, "Nothing L...

#Made_to_Last_Forever

Nzaku Nashipae

12 mins · 

Dear Diary,

#When_is_Your_Expiry_Date?

Have you heard the cliche, "Nothing Lasts Forever?" As I reflect about my life I recognize that I've changed alot. And am consciously aware that my transition into eternity is fast approaching, eh I know this sounds incongruous. Am on Day 4 of #Purpose_Driven_Life by Rick Warren.

Last week mama and I had a convo about the shelf life of honey. I remember her saying that honey lasts forever if it's harvested and stored properly and I thought that was exagerated. I actually asked Google and much of what I got show that if honey is harvested properly, unprocessed and stored in cool, dry place tightly sealed, it is safe to consume indefinitely. Thinking of other things such as: grass grows and withers; flowers bloom and die; seasons come and pass...most don't last forever.

All beings die! But wait a minute! Rick Warren says, "I was made to last forever." Ecclesiastes 3:11 says God has planted eternity in the human heart. Surely, death is inevitable but it's not a termination but a transition into eternity. There's indeed more to the life than here and now. God designed us in His image-to live for eternity.

Warren tells us that eternity offers us only two choices:heaven or hell. Your choice today and your relationship with God will determine your relationship to Him in eternity. So, live now in the light of eternity. To make the most of your life, you must keep the vision of eternity continually in your mind.

Are you speculating how the eternity will be like? Well, no words invented by man can describe it but if you glean from the scripture, you can find a glimpse of eternity in God's revelation (Bible). The most important of all is, we shall enjoy unlimited, unbroken, uninterrupted relationship with God. Rick closes this chapter with a sobering reminder that, "Only a fool would go through life unprepared for what we all know will eventually happen (death-a transition into eternity).You need to think more about eternity, not less."

My friend, your lifespan here on earth is limited to a century, more or less. But eternity awaits you. Have you made a choice about your eternal destiny?

Regards
NzakuNashipae

#The_Driving_Force

Nzaku Nashipae

Yesterday at 11:35am · 

Dear Diary,

#Jesus_on_the_Wheel

Today am on Day 3 of #Purpose_Driven_Life by Rick Warren.

How many of us can remember the Caltex Gasoline Station " What Drives You?" Campaign? Caltex Stations provided superior services but what happened to Caltex Brand in Kenya especially? What's driving us now?

Take lyrics of the song, "Jesus take the Wheel" written by Hillary Lee Lindsey, Brett James and Gordon Francis. This song tells of a young woman driving home for Christmas, to see her parents, with her baby sleeping at the back seat. She had alot in her mind; snowed roads; 50 miles to go and she was running low on faith and gasoline. She was going way too fast and before she knew it, she went into a skid. She feared for her and her baby's life. Instead of slamming on the brakes and steering the car in the right direction, like any ordinary driver, she threw her hands up in the air and said, "Jesus take the Wheel!" Is that even recommended in driving school? Miraculously, guided by Jesus the car came to a safe stop with her baby still asleep in the back seat. At that point she vowed to change. When Jesus is the driving force, you're safe!

According to Rick Warren, everyone's life is driven by something. Circumstances, values and emotions can drive your life. The writer of Ecclesiastes 4:4 observed that the motive for success is the driving force of envy and jealousy. He refers to it as meaningless and a chasing after the wind. There are countless things that can drive your life but all lead to a dead end. The most fulfilling driving force is GOD'S PURPOSE. When you are driven by God's purpose: it gives your life meaning; it helps you align your priorities properly; it gives you focus; it motivates and prepares you for eternity.

What is the driving force in your life?

Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae

#The_Wifely_Material

Nzaku Nashipae is feeling positive.

February 15 at 7:52pm · 

Dear Diary,

#The_Wifely_Material

Ati mlisema wife material anapatikana wapi? Am telling you, the #First_Peter_Three_Challenge issa worthwhile challenge. You see, materialism, self -assertion, sex obsession etc have seeped into the world and church. Getting that wifely material is becoming elusive but there's hope. The first 6 verse of 1 Peter 3, this apostle devotes it to addressing the issue of #wifely_submission. This is a matter that's always thorny especially to some single ladies. This is an implication of what it means to be God's people. As a wife, it's imperative to submit to your husband and recognize his leadership in the family. In fact a wifely submissiion can win over her unconverted hubby. Actually, the hubby observes her purity of life and reverence for God and he is won over! As much as you make every effort to look gorgeous for your hubby, much effort must be made to cultivate an inner disposition of a submissive, gentle and quite spirit which is of great worth in God's sight. By the way, this is the way the holy women of the past used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their husbands. For example, Sarah. Her respect and obedience was evident even in her speech, she called him her master! #Nyie_eka_ngutavye! Above all esle submission to the Living God will keep a submissive wife from undue apprehension.

Ah, my #Future_Hubby should know I am a #Wifely_Material. I am challenged and will adjust accordingly. Fellow ladies, thank me later for sharing with you a wise wifely_challenge. :-)

Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae

KACHELBELA: For Who?

KACHELBELA: For Who?: Dear Diary So, on Sunday while zubaa'n at our church's parking lot late afternoon, I picked a convo with a certain dude- I was...

For Who?

Dear Diary

So, on Sunday while zubaa'n at our church's parking lot late afternoon, I picked a convo with a certain dude- I was wondering why he was still lingering around. Fast forward, he mentioned that he hadn't left because he was waiting for someone to deliver his car's insurance certificate. Okay, ujuaji yangu ikaniambia nimpe wise advise, "But hakuna traffic police leo Sunday. Actually, unaweza ishia! #SeeMyLife! With a smirk at me he said, "It's not even about the police. What if nichote msee au nigongwe?" Did I even say anything more? Actually,why do we have insurance certificates in our cars? Why do we wear safety belts? Why do we panda mathree in excess? Is it for the mean traffic police officers? Well, that got me thinking, many times I have worn my seatbelt for fear of the police and now I advised my friend to drive without the insurance because no traffic police on Sundays! Who does that?

I had a small meeting with myself and examined my intentions/motives. I realized there's a lot I do/don't do just because no one is watching me and/or I won't be caught. I thought louder, I shouldn't do something for fear of man but for my own safety, for the good of others, but above all else for God's glory. Colossians 3:17 says, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it ALL in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

What you do or don't do, who is it for?

Faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae

KACHELBELA: #Guarding_The_Gates

KACHELBELA: #Guarding_The_Gates: Dear Diary, How does your residential or workplace gatekeeper do his work? The current askari at my workplace is careful who he lets in...

#Guarding_The_Gates

Dear Diary,

How does your residential or workplace gatekeeper do his work? The current askari at my workplace is careful who he lets in into our yard. If he doesn't recognize a visitor, he doesn't open the gate.

ION, I came across John Bunyan's book, "The Holy War." It's an interesting allegory. There's a place called Mansoul which has 6 gates namely: Eye_Gate, Ear-Gate, Mouth-Gate, Feel-Gate, Nose-Gate and Hell-Gate. Eye and Ear gates are very significant gates entering into Mansoul. Mouth-Gate is where proclamations are read and sent. The assault seems to be mainly at the Eye and Ear-Gates. Where am I going with this? The Bible calls us to guard our gates. "Whoever looketh...," "Let who has ears hear what the Lord says."

A lingering view, not just a glance, leads one to succumb to the realm of thought and eventually a yielding into a deed. In fact, the downfall of man is traced down to the Eye and Ear Gates. Genesis 3:6, Eve saw and heard; 1 Kings 19:3, when Elijah saw/read/heard Jezebel' message, he took off; Josh 7:21, Achan saw, coveted and took the forbidden plunder. That brought trouble to Israel and for that he was stoned to death; Matt 14:30, when Peter saw the storm, his faith collapsed and began to sink.

#The_Victory_at_the_Gate

The Eye and the Ear are significant windows to the soul. What you see and/or hear influence how you think, what you say and/or how you act. In fact what flows from the reservoir (heart) through the Mouth-Gate work powerfully in your life. The gatekeeper to your Eye and Ear- Gate is either Flesh or Spirit. The gatekeepers determine who/what goes through and/or what to keep out.
Galatians 5:17 describes the battle between the two gatekeepers while Romans 8:5-8 describes how the battle is won. The flesh desires what's contrary to the flesh and vise versa. They are in constant conflict with each other. To win the battle, your mind has to be set on what the Spirit desires. You must put to death the misdeeds of the body, Rom 8:12.

Whoever wins at the gate takes the city, so guard the access points into your soul. Let me close with this story. The Great wall of China... It was build to keep enemies from invading. But did the massive impregnable wall really stop the enemies? It is said that China was invaded three times. With such fortification, how was the security breached? Simply the enemy bribed the gatekeeper! If the gatekeeper to your Eye and Ear Gates isn't loyal and concerned about your eternal destiny, you are doomed!

Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae

KACHELBELA: What's the Purpose of Prayer?

KACHELBELA: What's the Purpose of Prayer?: Dear Diary, # Can_I_Badger_God_Into_Obeying_Me ? # Pray_Without_Ceasing So, leo I want to got for a vigil (Kesha) and I want to be ...

What's the Purpose of Prayer?

Dear Diary,

#Can_I_Badger_God_Into_Obeying_Me?
#Pray_Without_Ceasing

So, leo I want to got for a vigil (Kesha) and I want to be intentional about my prayer life tonight. There are times I pray for 15minutes and feel like I have labored for 8hrs. I just found myself contemplating some Bible passages: 1 Thes 5:17 invites me to pray without ceasing. But..., Matthew 6:7 tells me when I pray I shouldn't keep on babbling (repeating many words).

Luke 18:1-10 teaches me about persistence in prayer. In fact Luke 6:12 tells me how Jesus continued in prayer throughout the night at a certain mountainside praying to God. Apostle Paul travailed in prayer night and day praying for the Thessalonica church, 1 Thessalonians 3:10. For 40 days and 40 nights,Moses lay prostrate before the Lord because the Lord had said He'd destroy the Israelites. He prayed to the Lord that He'd not destroy His people,-Deuteronomy 9:25-29. What! 40days and 40 nights? Did he have all those words/prayer points for those many hours? Okay, tonight I will spent about 5hrs in prayer, but what will I really be saying for that long? What really is the purpose of praying?Jeremiah 33:3; Matthew 7:7 God invites me to call on Him; to ask Him for anything. Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 invites me to pray at all times; without ceasing.

Then I meet these men and women who prayed earnestly, consistently, persistently.... Elijah prayed earnestly that it'd not rain, James 5:17-18; The Psalmist cried to God day and night; everyday because of overwhelming troubles he was facing, Psalm 88:1-18; In deep anguish, Hannah prayed to the LORD and even made a vow to Him if He'd give Him a son, 1 Sam 1; Anna, a widow, she never left the temple but worshipped day and night, fasting and praying, Luke 2:36-37. Eh, am charged!

Another twist, clearly I don't even know what to pray for as I ought, Romans 8:26. ...in addition, why make my requests known to God, Philippians 4:6, if He already knows what am in need of even before I ask Him, Matthew 6:7? Why come again and again? Why persist in prayer if God already knows what I need? Why labor in prayer for hours, days and nights? What really is the purpose of prayer? Can I really badger Godinto obeying me? For sure, prayer is not just about letting God know what I need! Ponder on that!

Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae

KACHELBELA: #Muzzled_Mouth

KACHELBELA: #Muzzled_Mouth: Dear Diary, # Bottled_Up_Issues Ahem, this is one of the scribbles I would've preferred to keep in the private pages of my diary...

#Muzzled_Mouth

Dear Diary,

#Bottled_Up_Issues

Ahem, this is one of the scribbles I would've preferred to keep in the private pages of my diary but! So, yesterday opened up a can of worms. Scathing accusations and blistering attack. Should I nurse it? Rehearse it? Curse it? Or reverse it?

So, I have been hurting a dear friend with a tyranny of dos and don'ts and a myriad of other issues! Ouch, I really don't know how many years I have hurt this person. Am afraid! But finally the bottle had to give way in a five-paged letter. On this, I wont get into details. Am scribbling this experience hoping I will help someone who has been hurting silently. .... I dedicate it to all my introvert friends (Melancholy and Phlegmatic).

Well, am an expressive person, a talker; I have a sincere heart, always a child, and spontaneous. Did I mention that I have frenzied fluctuation of moods! Atimes as a typical sanguine I say/do things oblivious of other people's feelings. Let me say that we Sanguines: live very much in the here-and-now. Sometimes, our mouths never stop moving. By externalizing our feelings and thoughts is the best way we process them. We think, feel and speak at the same time. Our emotional life is abit shallow. The moment we are wounded or are uncomfortable about something, we are quick to let it be known. We ain't good in reading other people's minds or in between the lines. But we are well-meaning bunch. When we hurt you, please speak up. Help us know how we are saying things to you isn't acceptable. Don't wait until the worms are fully grown. That does more damage than good.

What's the big deal? Having in mind how I process life as a sanguine, I have been hurting a dear friend! Dear Phlegmatic and/or Melancholy friend, you see, bottling up things inside makes the heart hot within, while you muse and have air fights, the fire burns! It helps when you make your thoughts known rather than bottling up issues. Lessons learned!

In Psalm 39, David had decided to muzzle his mouth. He remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good. But his anguish increased; his heart grew hot within him, while musing, the fire burned; then he spoke with his tongue, v.1-3. Thankfully, when he finally spoke he didn't vent on someone but God! He acknowledge the brevity and burdens of life and opened up to God. He recognized his sin as the source of his trouble and misery.

My prayer as transformed Christian is that God would teach me to be sensitive to people's feelings and needs. I pray I will have discernment when dealing with people because I have realized I can be well-meaning in my expressiveness and end up hurting people. I pray that behind my actions and words, I will have even a little intention and forethought.

#MyWorld

Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae