On Rounds with Jesus

Category: Devotionals

  • The Cost of Accuracy

    The Cost of Accuracy

    Scripture reading: Luke 14:28

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    I recently came across a YouTube video explaining why rulers have extra space at their ends. The zero mark does not begin exactly at the edge. Instead, there is a small allowance to account for wear and damage that may occur over time, ensuring that the accuracy of measurement is not compromised. I found that quite fascinating.

    Accuracy always comes at a cost—a few extra inches.

    Unfortunately, our world today has little patience for those extra inches. Social media, and even mainstream media, are rife with misinformation because people often share information before verifying it. The goal is to be first. The goal is to be the fastest. Get-rich-quick schemes thrive because shortcuts are appealing. Cutting corners has become commonplace.

    But shortcuts often come with a hidden price. Pray you do not crash while speeding.

    Today’s encouragement is simple: count the cost.

    Accuracy costs time when everyone else is rushing. It costs effort when shortcuts are readily available. It costs humility when we must admit, “I don’t know.” It costs courage when the truth is unpopular. And sometimes, it even costs opportunities when others are willing to compromise.

    Yet the cost of inaccuracy is often far greater.

    A wrong diagnosis can harm a patient. A careless word can damage a relationship. A small error can grow into a major setback.

    Accuracy demands patience, diligence, and integrity. It requires us to value truth above speed, precision above appearance, and excellence above applause.

    In the end, accuracy may be expensive, but mistakes usually send a much larger bill. Count the cost.

    Let Us Pray

    Heavenly Father, grant us the wisdom to count the cost, the patience to pursue excellence, and the courage to choose what is right over what is easy. Help us to value truth, walk in integrity, and honour You in every decision we make.

    In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Count The Cost

    In today’s scripture reading, Jesus reminds us that before building a tower, a wise person first sits down to count the cost. Although the immediate context is discipleship, this principle extends to every area of life. A life marked by accuracy, excellence, and faithfulness requires deliberate choices rather than rushed decisions.

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  • Solid

    Solid

    Scripture reading: Matthew 7:24-25

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    Motion brings comfort. When someone gives you their word, it is the action that follows, not the prolonged silence or delay, that reassures you. Action gives substance to a promise. It tells you that what was spoken will be honoured.

    Of course, that changes when you know the person well and have found them trustworthy over time.

    With God, however, His identity, His Word, and the fulfilment of His promises are inseparable. They are one and the same. Unlike us, unsteady and often inconsistent, God is faithful by nature (2 Timothy 2:13). He is whole, holy and complete.

    He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He does not lie (Numbers 23:19), and He does not change (Malachi 3:6). Steady as a rock.

    Here in Accra, you can almost count on parts of the city flooding during the rainy season. Despite preparations, announcements, and even the demolition of structures built on waterways, the floods often come anyway. It has become so predictable that one might wish for flood insurance.

    The rains are certain. The real question is this: when they come, will your house stand, or will it be overwhelmed?

    Jesus is the Rock on whom you can build. A foundation that has stood the test of time. Solid. Proven. Unshakable.

    When the storms come, and they will, those anchored in Him will find that He remains exactly who He has always been: Faithful.

    Let Us Pray

    Lord Jesus, You are my Rock and my firm foundation. In a world of uncertainty, anchor my heart in Your unchanging faithfulness. Help me to trust Your Word, stand firm through every storm, and build my life upon You alone. Amen.

    Where Are You Built?

    The storms of life are inevitable. What matters is not whether the rain falls, but what we have built upon. Christ remains the unshakable Rock—faithful, steadfast, and true. Those who trust in Him stand secure, even when everything around them is shaken. Those who trust in Him will not be put to shame. Where are you built?

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  • Call For Help

    Call For Help

    Scripture reading: John 14:16-18

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    As with most life-threatening emergencies, things can escalate quickly. That is why medical personnel are trained to call for “useful” help the moment danger is first recognised. It is non-negotiable. For instance, the moment postpartum haemorrhage is identified, you call for help. You do not wait until it is too late.

    In today’s Scripture, Jesus promises His disciples that He will send them a Helper.

    This is not the first time we encounter “a helper” in Scripture. Right from the opening chapters of the Bible, God sees Adam’s loneliness and declares, “It is not good for man to be alone.” And so He provides him a helper. Sadly, through that very relationship, sin enters the world.

    But this time, Jesus promises and delivers an infallible Helper.

    One who sustains us, strengthens us, comforts us, teaches us, and remains with us forever. This Helper is the Holy Spirit: one with God, our ever-present help in times of trouble.

    And He is with us.

    So when you are overwhelmed, when you feel abandoned, when help seems distant, remember this: we have a Friend who is closer than a brother. He is with us and within us.

    When we seem lost, He is the still small voice guiding us in the way we should go. In the face of giants, He is our courage and strength. Like David’s holy defiance before the uncircumcised Philistine, He is with us in our swim against the tides of these ungodly times. And He will certainly be there in the victory that follows.

    And He is with us in our daily earthly rounds, preparing and perfecting us for the heavenly banquet to come.

    The Holy Spirit, our sweet Helper.

    Let Us Pray

    Heavenly Father, thank You for not leaving us alone. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit: Our Helper, Comforter, Teacher, and Guide.

    In moments of weakness, strengthen us. In seasons of confusion, lead us. When fear rises and burdens feel heavy, remind us that You are with us and within us.

    Holy Spirit, teach us to listen to Your voice above every noise around us. Help us to depend on You daily, not only in moments of crisis, but in every step of our walk with You.

    Give us courage in the face of giants, peace in the midst of storms, and faith to trust You even when the road ahead is unclear.

    Prepare our hearts, refine our lives, and keep us faithful until the day we dine with You at the heavenly banquet.

    In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Make The Call

    You cannot do it all by yourself. And deep down, you know it. You are trying to hold everything together in your own strength, and it is draining you. You have tried to carry it all alone, and you are weary.

    Your life is bleeding out. It is growing cold. Every measure you have used to stop the bleeding seems to be failing. Everything feels as though it is falling apart.

    Call for help.

    You know who to call.

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  • Through Tears

    Through Tears

    Scripture reading: John 11:17-27

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    The recent news of the untimely death of a colleague truly took me aback. You know what they say about never meeting your heroes? Here was a colleague I knew, both in word and deed — a hero in his own right — who changed my life in more ways than one. A gentle giant: kind-hearted, selfless, wise, a rising star.

    Moments like this make you wonder: why? Why would a good God allow something this devastating to happen?

    And then, in the ensuing silence, I catch glimpses of His Son on the cross. From God’s perspective, at the very moment of His Son’s suffering, He was sending humanity a love note. Jesus’ suffering was necessary for salvation. As Mary and the others wept at the foot of the cross, they were oblivious to the resurrection that was only days away.

    And so, as we stand at the foot of tragedy, we too may not fully understand. At the foot of the cross, all we see is brutal suffering. But God sees the full picture. He sees the end from the beginning. And in the fullness of time, we too will understand His purpose.

    But until then, we are reminded that death is not a full stop. The unpleasantness of the present is not the end. Without pain, there can be no relief. This is merely the part of the story where it seems the villain is winning, but the Author is not finished yet.

    This story is not a tragedy. The Hero lives happily ever after.

    And on that glorious morn, when His saints gather before His throne, Joe, I know we will see you there.

    Let Us Pray

    Lord Jesus, in moments of grief and unanswered questions, anchor our hearts in the hope of eternity. Remind us that death is not the end for those who trust in You. Strengthen our faith, comfort every hurting heart, and help us to live each day with the assurance of salvation through Your finished work on the cross.

    Teach us to number our days, to walk closely with You, and to fix our eyes on the glorious hope of resurrection and eternal life. Amen.

    Reflection

    One of the greatest comforts of the Christian faith is that death does not have the final word.

    The assurance of salvation is what allows believers to grieve with hope. Our confidence is not in our own goodness, but in Christ’s finished work on the cross and His victory over the grave.

    At the foot of tragedy, eternity suddenly feels near. And in those moments, the Gospel becomes more than theology: it becomes an anchor, comfort, and hope.

    Jesus did not only die; He rose again. And because He lives, those who belong to Him will live also.

    For the Christian, death is not the end of the story. It is the journey home.

    Do you share the same hope?

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