UCG Colombo

Is there a hint rebellion in your life?

*1 Samuel 15:23 “For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He also has rejected you from being king.”*

In 1 Sam chapter 15 we read King Saul disobeying God’s command regarding Amalek, that lead to the loss of his kingdom. The first act of rebellion occurred in Heaven when Lucifer led one third of angels to revolt against God and the second was in the garden of Eden by Adam & Eve. Since then, satan has succeeded influencing mankind to a life of rebellion in some form or the other.

Rebellion can be translated often as disobedient, provoking, unruly, ungovernable and uncontrollable. Pride gives birth to rebellion against God and it has a high price tag.

Can you think of areas in your life where your agenda or personal vision was more important than God’s? Times when you rejected righteous advice, decisions you have made against parents, family and loved ones, the church you serve in, or the relationships you are involved in?

When we rebel, we worship and obey rebellion instead of God. This grave sin cuts us off from having a relationship with God. Rebellion will sway you away from reaching God’s Kingdom. However, a rebellious person can still repent and have access to God through Jesus Christ. In *Isa 1:16-17* God admonishes “ *Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil, learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow”*

Let us strive harder with the help of God’s Spirit to remove any form of rebellion that exists in our lives.

Have a blessed and refreshing Sabbath day brethren and friends.

Sabbath Services - 21st February 2026

Sermon : Spiritual Reflexes - Mark Welch
Sermonette : Desire in the Far Country, Duty in the Field by Mitchell Moss

Sabbath Services - 21st February 2026 Nyd de videoer og den musik, du holder af, upload originalt indhold, og del det hele med venner, familie og verden på YouTube.

Sabbath Services - 7th February 2026

Sermonette : What Under Grace Really Means By Mr Steve Myers
Sermon : How Much Time Do I Have By Mr John Elliott

Sabbath Services - 7th February 2026 Nyd de videoer og den musik, du holder af, upload originalt indhold, og del det hele med venner, familie og verden på YouTube.

Sabbath Services - 3rd January 2026

Split Sermon - No One Is Too far Gone by Matt Curry
Split Sermon - Parenting Godly Children by Charles Graby

Sabbath Services - 3rd January 2026 Nyd de videoer og den musik, du holder af, upload originalt indhold, og del det hele med venner, familie og verden på YouTube.

Choices

Deut 30:9 “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live!” NLT

Decision making in life is a regular thing. We will need to make decisions between choices we are faced with. Choices could be simple or difficult. But the choices we make will have an impact on our lives now and in the future. Choices have long-term consequences.

As a Christian, daily choices revolve around prioritizing God's will in your lives. Obedience to God, love, faith, trust, forgiving yourself and others, serving God and man and spending time with God in prayer & bible study will have positive results. When right choices are made God assures us, they will bring joy and fulfillment in life.

When making significant choices , such as in relationships or career, and other important matters, Christians should pray, seek guidance from scripture and get wise counsel and examine their motives. We can then trust God to lead us even when mistakes are made.

Make the right choices by channeling them through God. He promises to help us.

Have a blessed Sabbath Day!

Easily Offended?

Prov 20:3 “It is honorable for a man to stop striving, since any fool can start a quarrel”
The NLT version puts this better “Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling”

It’s easy to get into conflict with people, to be offended and upset by what they say or do, and to want to pay them back. But you’re not supposed to engage in every conflict. Many feel that their honour is at stake if they will not dispute and fight with others. They look to win every argument by stating the last word and will go to extremes to win a battle.

This proverb reminds us that often times it is more honorable for a man to stop striving. A good example is how Abraham handled the controversy with Lot. Promoting peace and seeking reconciliation is what God expects from us.

When you are in situations of conflict, it will be good to ask yourself, should I respond? Is this a battle worth fighting? Stay focused. Don’t take the bait. Not being drawn into conflict takes discipline. Failure to do so will bring you down to the lower level.

It is wise to stay calm and choose peace than a desire to be right in some sensitive situations. Those who cannot restrain themselves have a tendency to explode at every opportunity. There is regret that follows after a quarrel and that’s not a good feeling.

Let God fight your battles and be your vindicator. You have a destiny to reach so don’t let foolish quarrels distract you from the vision of God’s Kingdom.

Have a refreshing Sabbath brethren and friends.

God will not forget you

Malachi 3:16-18 “Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD listened and heard them; so, a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the LORD and who meditate on His name.”

Many a time, God’s people have seen the wicked flourish and the righteous suffer. This may be quiet discouraging but God will not forget all their good. Here Malachi writes that not only will God remember, but He will write it down! God is all knowing and does not loose memory and need to write things down like humans, but what is emphasized by the scripture is the assurance of God towards His people. It is signed and sealed so to speak.

The names and deeds of those who fear and honor Him are assured that their deeds and faithfulness will be remembered and rewarded. When God's people spoke with one another in faith and love, He "listened and heard," and their names and thoughts upon His name were recorded in this book. This signifies that God does not forget His faithful followers, and the book serves as a guarantee of their value in His sight.

This verse encourages believers, assuring them that their acts of loyalty and faithfulness, even those done in secret, are not overlooked. Heb 6:10 “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”

Have a refreshing and uplifting Sabbath day!

Sabbath Services - 2nd August 2025
Sermonette : Are You Ready for a Wound from a Friend - Mark Holladay
Sermon : Your Mission - Do not Give Offence - Philip Aust

Sabbath Services - 2nd August 2025

Bible Study - Steve Myers - 26th July 2025

Bible Study - 26th July 2025 - Mr Steve Myers

A Good Name is to be Chosen rather than Great Riches

*Prov 22: 1 “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold”*

A good name is more valuable than riches, because it cannot be bought with money. It must be earned. It is positive reputation or the good opinion that people have of someone. It's often used in the context of a person's character.
Having a good name means living with integrity and gaining the trust of others. Maintaining a good name doesn’t mean that you are perfect; you repent, apologize and you learn from your mistakes and put things right the next time. It is being genuine. You gain respect by this approach.

Wealth comes in many forms other than money. The wealth of being well spoken of, a good reputation, respect, and excellence in character, is far more of value than great monitory riches. Money and assets may be enjoyed till death at most, but a good name lasts way beyond physical life.

Great financial riches bring great cares with them, expose people to trouble, but don’t add real lasting value. A dishonest person or even a profiteer may gain great riches, but a good name of an honest and fair person pleases and brings glory of God.

Whilst a good name is a good possession, we must be aware that it can be a trap to mislead one to vanity. Therefore, the only honour that is safe is that which comes from God. *Isa 43:4 “Since you were precious in My sight, you have been honored, And I have loved you; Therefore, I will give men for you, And people for your life.”*

Jesus Christ led by example showing us how this can be achieved. *Luke 2:52 “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men”*

You all have a vey happy Sabbath day!