Jul 22 2019
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Verse of the Day: 1 Peter 5:5

By Sodwana Bay

Be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” — 1 Peter 5:5 Thoughts on Today’s Verse…. The word “submissive” is often positive or negative based on its relationship to us personally. It’s nice having someone serve us submissively, but serving someone else submissively is hard work. Unfortunately, we are selfish way too much of the time. But God is at work in direct opposition to anyone who is full of pride and unwilling to serve others, especially if those “others” are older believers! Whether it’s easy to wear the clothes our Father demands or not, we are to intentionally clothe ourselves with humility! My Prayer… Father, thank you so much for the great heroes of faith listed in Scripture. Thank you for those other heroes of faith who have shared their examples and lives with me. Bless them with strength and health. And Father, please use me to bless and to serve all of your children, especially those who have lived many years in faithful service to you and your Kingdom. Because of the grace of Jesus, and in his name I pray. Amen.

Jun 10 2019
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Everything is waiting…

By Sodwana Bay

. . . and he will give you the desires of your heart—Psalm 37:4 When the Apostle Paul wrote the word “good” in the passage below, what did he mean? “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). He certainly meant the works—the things we are to do, the ways we are to serve—are good things, in and of themselves. And, of course, he meant the works are good for others, good for those people we are meant to serve. Going a bit further, though, could it be he also meant the things we are to do, the ways we are to serve . . . are good for us, too? Of course he did; of course they are. That’s precisely what Jesus was getting at when he said it’s “more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35) . . . or, as Eugene Peterson translates: “You’re far happier giving than getting” (Acts 20:35 MSG). It’s been nearly two thousand years and that notion is still counterculture. But the truth is . . . to give, to serve, to notice, to care, to love, to offer our strength to others, to live for others, is actually what brings purpose, fulfillment, joy to our lives. It’s how we men actually get to fully-alive and what-you’ve-always-dreamed-of kind of stuff. It’s one important reason why King David sang, “Delight yourself in the Lord; and he will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4). Okay, so what do we do? It’s simple. The only way to figure out whether Jesus was right on this or not, is to test it—personally. Someone needs you today. Someone needs you, right now. Look around. Who is it? Reach out. Go ahead and help him or her . . . and then, examine the state of your heart after you do.

Mar 11 2019
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The Sand under your feet and the Gorgeous waves in your site! @ Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

That day of travel is always the hardest. Early morning (for most earlier than usual) long drive, real early packing, double checking you have everything you want and need for your vacation. For most of us who hate mornings this is the most tedious time of the whole vacation. Not including the horrible long journey you have to take (especially from pretoria!). But guess what?! The best part is yet to come! Once you get to Sodwana Bay, you have unpacked everything that needs unpacking, you might have a few hours of daylight to spare (depending on what time you get to your accommodation grounds). Why not take a few minutes to reward yourself and go take a stroll on the beach. The reward is worth the wait! After that long hard journey down the only thing I can imagine making it all worthwhile is definitely seeing the sea afterwards. After all thats what you are there for! That warm soft sand between your toes and that beautiful sound and sight of the big wide gorgeous ocean. It doesn’t matter if you are there to: Snorkel, Scuba Dive, open water fishing, free diving or any other activities you can think of, it is still nice to take a step back and enjoy the ocean for what its worth! For more information on Sodwana Bay explore a little more of this website. There are many questions to be answered here, such as: where to eat, where to sleep, where to shop, etc. Also check out our YouTube channel, like and subscribe whilst you at it :)!