Pastor Chris’ Corona Quarantine Epistles to the Flock of AIC Ngong Road, in Dispersion and Isolation. 7th Edition. Beloved Saints, Thank God for love! This morning I was roused from my meditations by a call from the gateman. Someone had left a care package at the gate for me. It brought to mind the love that has been demonstrated to me and Theresa, these past seven days. I posted on the first day, last Sunday, that one could call me for prayer and counsel, but I have received numerous calls and texts, not asking for my help, but rather wanting to know if I needed any. I have been asked not once or twice, do you have enough food? Is there anything you need? We’re praying for you. And I say,…

Pastor Chris’ Corona Quarantine Epistles to the Flock of AIC Ngong Road, in Dispersion and Isolation 6th Edition. Beloved family, Yesterday was a sweet and sour day. We got the wonderful news that patient number two had become the first person to fight COVID – 19 and win. Before we could savour the good news, on its heels came the report that another patient had lost the battle and died. As we contemplate the implications of these reports that seem to give hope with one hand and snatch it with the other, let us turn to Psalm 121. Today, we look at verse 6. The first part says, “The sun shall not strike you by day.” Most of us Africans do not appreciate the terror that the hot sun can be,…

Pastor Chris’ Corona Quarantine Epistles to the Flock of AIC Ngong Road, in Dispersion and Isolation. 5th. Edition.  Dear Loved Ones, Today marks my sixth day in isolation. I’m thankful to God for good health and good rapport with my fellow prisoner, my dear wife, Theresa. The grace of God is with us, and that includes you. Welcome to our CQE, #5.Yesterday, we saw in the first part of Psalm 121:5 that the Lord is our keeper. Today, we deal with the rest of verse 5.”The Lord is your shade at your right hand,” is a figure of speech, meant to communicate two important things; one, that the Lord is our protection. A shade protects us from the punishing heat of the sun. Two, that God provides protection at our right…

Pastor Chris’ Corona Quarantine Epistles to the Flock of AIC Ngong Road, in Dispersion and Isolation. 4th Edition.Dear brothers and sisters,Today marks my fourth day of isolation. Some of you have wondered why yesterday was the third edition of the CQE, yet the first was apparently on Monday. The first edition was actually on Sunday when I entered quarantine and sent you the first message. I christened the messages CQE on Monday, but Sunday marks the first. So, welcome to the Corona Quarantine Epistles, 4th edition.Yesterday, we looked at Psalm 121:3-4, in which we saw the protective wakefulness of our God. Today we look at the first part of verse 5, “The Lord is your keeper.” This evokes several images. The first is that of a shepherd. The Middle Eastern…

Pastor Chris’ Corona Quarantine Epistles to the Dispersed Flock of AIC Ngong Road, Third Edition. My dear brothers and sisters,Welcome to our Third edition of the “Corona Quarantine Epistles.” Yesterday, we looked at Psalm 121:1-2. Today, we meditate on verses 3&4.In verse 3, the first part assures us that God will ensure a firm foothold for us, that we will not slip and fall. Picture yourself walking on a slippery surface. The danger of falling and injuring yourself is real. Do not fear, God has your back.The rest of verse 3 and also verse 4 assures us of God’s un-distracted, uninterrupted attention to our safety. We can walk in the confidence that our God is alert and will not let anything happen to us that is not in his plan…