May 13 2019
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With Whom Do You Gather?

By Sodwana Bay

For where two or three are gathered . . . there am I among them—Matthew 18:20 We men often find it hard to gather with other men in Christian community. Calendars are full: “I just don’t have time for one more thing.” Pride is high: “I’m good . . . I’m doing fine on my own.” Aversion to vulnerability is strong: “Oh, man . . . I’m just not that good at opening up.” If we are followers of our King, Jesus Christ, though, we must gather—“not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some” (Hebrews 10:25). But . . . why? Why is community so important for men? Well, a couple reasons. “Two are better than one,” Scripture tells us—we are stronger, less vulnerable, together (Ecclesiastes 4:9). “For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up” (Ecclesiastes 4:10). Even more important, though, Jesus tells us that he is uniquely present when we gather in his name (Matthew 18:20). You see, God the Holy Spirit dwells within each follower of Jesus. (John 14:17) Therefore, when we gather, the power of the Spirit flows from one to another and back. When we gather, the work of God is done: confessions are made; sins are repented; love and compassion are expressed; hearts are healed; encouragement is given; lives are transformed. Men are lifted up, up out of sin and rebellion, into life and identity and calling. Work is done that just cannot be done in isolation.

May 09 2019
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SKIPPER Wanted @ Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

We are now searching for a Skipper for our client with a Beautiful Camp set on the shores of the Indian ocean in the KZN area. Please note that this is a full live in position. The core purpose of this position is to host the guest and manage all aspects of their Ocean activities. The successful candidate must have the following qualifications as a minimum: SAMSA commercial qualifications with diving endorsement (converting is also acceptable) At least 5 years’ experience in skippering and experience preferably in an ocean environment Must hold a current PADI Instructor rating Must have a driver’s license PDP will be an added advantage Must be a South African citizen or have a current valid work permit for South Africa Must be guest oriented and previous experience in a five star hotel or lodge environment will be an added advantage Main Duties will entail, but not limited to the below: Skippering scuba diving, snorkeling and other ocean experience trips for guest Promoting and selling all trips offered by the Lodge to guest Basic boat maintenance and care Assisting with guest services and care during ocean trips Promoting and teaching Scuba Diving in accordance with PADI standards Remuneration 9000.00 – 11000 per month based on experience with a commission paid for launches Full live in position, with accommodation, three meals a day, uniforms. NB*** this is an urgent placement and preference will be given to candidates with immediate availability Best Regards Ernest Chaweka Founding Consultant 0814347344/0742915672

Apr 30 2019
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Dan – Divers Alert Network (South Africa) @ Sodwana Bay

By Sodwana Bay

Divers Alert Network South Africa DAN Southern Africa is a Public Benefit Organization that provides emergency medical advice and assistance for underwater diving injuries, and provides a wide range of research, education and training programmes that promote safe diving. DAN-SA is supported by more than 7 000 fellow divers with a further 400 000 international divers supporting DAN America, DAN Europe, DAN Japan, DAN Asia Pacific and DAN Southern America. Join Now >>>

Apr 25 2019
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A pure gift – Romans 3:23

By Sodwana Bay

April 25, 2019 Verse of the Day But in our time something new has been added. What Moses and the prophets witnessed to all those years has happened. The God-setting-things-right that we read about has become Jesus-setting-things-right for us. And not only for us, but for everyone who believes in him. For there is no difference between us and them in this. Since we’ve compiled this long and sorry record as sinners (both us and them) and proved that we are utterly incapable of living the glorious lives God wills for us, God did it for us. Out of sheer generosity he put us in right standing with himself. A pure gift. He got us out of the mess we’re in and restored us to where he always wanted us to be. And he did it by means of Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23 MSG

Apr 25 2019
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DECISION FOR CHRIST

By Sodwana Bay

DECISION FOR CHRIST “Whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after Me, cannot be My disciple.” — Luk 14:27. NOTICE THE threefold repetition of these solemn words: he cannot be My disciple (Luk 14:26, Luk 14:27, Luk 14:33). There is a sense in which the Way of Salvation is easy. One look of faith in Christ, and we receive eternal life and are assured by Him that we can never perish; but that faith must carry in its heart the germ of discipleship, the tenacity, determination, indomitable resolve to learn everything that the Master has to teach. We are not only saved from sin, but we are saved to learn, redeemed to be taught. The education is free, but there are certain things which we must be prepared to forego if we would be entered in His School. The disciple must bring the unbiased and disengaged mind to the grace of God, which comes disciplining us, teaching us to deny ungodly lusts, and to live righteously, soberly, and godly in this present world. What are the things which we must cultivate for discipleship? A supreme love (Luk 14:26). Our Lord does not ask us really to hate those related to us by natural ties, but to give to Himself so much love that compared with all else, it should be as sunlight to starlight; that for love of Him we should be willing to act as one who hates all other loves when they conflict with obedience. We are first converted from the natural to the spiritual, and then from the spiritual to the natural again. The denial of self (Luk 14:27). We are not simply to cut off this or the other indulgence, but to put the Cross of Christ between ourselves and the gratification of our own will. We must be willing to follow the Lamb, though the old Abraham cries out in grievous pain. Renunciation (Luk 14:33). We must be prepared to count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus our Lord. As a matter of fact, Jesus gives us back all that is right and beautiful to use for Him, but there must be a definite loosing hold on things, and the placing of all in His pierced hands. Abjuring our ownership, we must be willing to act as His almoners and trustees. It is this that gives savour to life, making it sparkle and resist decay. PRAYER Accept us as we now yield to Thee our entire being with all that we possess. It is our one desire to be utterly, only, and always for Thee. AMEN. 14:27 Whosoever doth not bear his cross,…. All reproach, afflictions, persecutions, and death itself, cheerfully and patiently; the Ethiopic version renders it, “of his death the cross”; it signifies whatever is trying and disagreeable to flesh and blood: and come after me; bearing his cross; as Christ himself was about to do, and which doubtless he had in view; cannot be my disciple; he is not so in reality, nor does he deserve the name.