Beulah Foundation for Christ

       These indeed are stressful times, especially for a Disciple who intends to live in the purity of God's Word. The journey of a Christian is often marked by wilderness seasons and life’s storms—challenging times that test, train, and ultimately transform the Christian into a true Disciple of Christ. Throughout Scripture, these experiences are not seen as punishments but as divine opportunities to grow in faith, deepen trust, and draw closer to God. When one is going through these experiences, it is likened to a wilderness experience, filled with disappointments, sometimes betrayal, lack and the like.         In this guise, the wilderness experience is not merely a barren or lonely place; it is a sacred space where God refines His children. It is in the wilderness that dependence on God is forged, and distractions are stripped away. The children of Israel journeyed through the wilderness experience. The voice of John the Baptist rang out ...

       I was in a gathering some time ago, and I was opportune to sit at a table where everyone on that table were true disciples of Jesus Christ. We were about ten in number. We had an amazing fellowship, as we ignored the happenings and going on around us. The fellowship was truly uplifting. But one thing we all agreed on was the fervour we all had at the onset of coming to the LORD; many on the table are now struggling to walk in. The beauty about the fellowship was no one tried to pretend to be more than they were, and no one was judging or looking down on the one who seemed to be struggling in his faith amongst us. It was truly a refreshing time, as we prayed together and we strongly believe that the faith of those that were waning had been restored back to the LORD. This was a blessing!         There are so many children of God that sincerely love the LORD in their living and service, but the fire is no longer there: "‘I know your deeds...