Rhema Rock Of Refuge Ministries

Birth of Jesus Christ – Part 1: Chaotic NightChristmas carols paint a picture of a peaceful night, but the birth of Jesus was filled with chaos. Behind the beauty of “Silent Night” was a world under harsh Roman rule, a difficult journey, rejection, and unexpected circumstances. Jesus did not enter a peaceful environment—He entered a broken one.Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a world-wide census (Luke 2:1–2), forcing Joseph and a heavily pregnant Mary to travel about 130 km from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Caesar made no exceptions for the weak. What looked like political oppression was actually God positioning prophecy. Jesus was born into a world with no mercy so He could reveal God’s mercy.Upon arriving in Bethlehem, there was no room for them in the inn (Luke 2:7). Mary had to search for a place to give birth, and Jesus was laid in a manger. This raises a challenge: Do we make room for Jesus today? Many push Christ aside—in homes, schools, government, workplaces, and even at Christmas, where Santa, entertainment, and culture overshadow the Saviour. Yet the manger was not an accident; it was prophetic. The Lamb of God was born where lambs fed (John 1:29). God uses what looks dysfunctional to fulfill His divine plan.God revealed the birth of Jesus not to nobles, but to shepherds—the lowest class in society (Luke 2:8–18). This shows Jesus’ humility and accessibility. Heaven chose ordinary people to first witness the King. Jesus was both the Good Shepherd (John 10:11) and the Lamb at His birth. The shepherds saw His glory and became early evangelists, reminding us to share the good news of Christ.In the temple, Jesus was revealed to spiritually devoted people—Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:25–38). Simeon, led by the Holy Spirit, recognized Jesus instantly. Revelation requires the Spirit; religious people like the Pharisees missed Christ because they lacked the Holy Spirit. Anna, a prophetess devoted to prayer and fasting, confirmed Jesus as the Redeemer. Devotion sharpens spiritual discernment.Throughout the story, God used chaos—a census, a dangerous journey, rejection, a manger, ordinary shepherds, and an oppressed nation—to reveal His greatest gift: Jesus Christ. What looks chaotic to us may be divine design in God’s hands.Conclusion:The birth of Jesus teaches us that God works powerfully in disorder. He enters the chaos of our world and the confusion of our lives to bring salvation. From the manger to the cross, Jesus shows that no circumstance is too disordered for God to use. Christmas is not about lights, culture, or festivities—it is about Christ entering our brokenness to bring hope. Let us make room for Him again, honour His presence, and recognize Him through the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is Lord, Saviour, Shepherd, and the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Amen.

Vision 2026: United in ChristVision is vital for the life of a church. It gives direction, clarity, unity, and purpose. Proverbs 29:18 teaches that without vision people perish; but with vision, a church moves together toward God’s intention. Vision aligns us to common understanding, common values, and common goals.Rhema Rock of Refuge Ministries began by faith on 28 January 2024 in the house of Pastors Njabulo and Marvelous. Using a tray and keyboard stand as a pulpit, preaching on Facebook Live, and worshipping as if in a full church—this was the evidence of faith. Hebrews 11:6 shows that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Our beginning was small, but it was built on faith and obedience.We come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, yet God has called us into one church. Vision unifies us, motivates service, measures progress, attracts resources, and builds long-term continuity. A church without vision pulls in different directions, but vision provides structure and leadership that keeps us aligned.True vision comes from God. Habakkuk 2:2 teaches that vision is God’s answer to prayer. Human plans fail when they are not aligned with His purpose. Proverbs 19:21 and Psalm 37:4–5 remind us to surrender our plans to God, delight in Him, and allow Him to order our steps. Vision succeeds when it originates from God.Previous visions prepared us for where we are going2024 – Foundation (Ephesians 2:20):We declared Christ as our cornerstone, built on the Word, and focused on evangelism, outreach, and spiritual grounding.2025 – Increase My Capacity (2 Kings 4:3):We asked God to enlarge capacity before resources. He moved us from a garage to a 300+ venue and increased both personal and corporate capacity.Now God calls us into 2026 – United in Christ.We are a diverse church with one Lord and one vision. Diversity is strength when aligned; division only arises when vision is unclear. Unity empowers effectiveness: men and women bring different strengths, young and old offer different perspectives, and different cultures enrich our ministry.Acts 4:32–33 shows that when believers were of one heart and soul, great power and great grace rested upon them. Unity releases the Holy Spirit, opens doors for answered prayer, and empowers the church to witness with boldness. When we are united, nothing can stop us.As Christ’s Ambassadors, everything we do must point to Him—our sermons, our worship, our service, and our culture. Vision 2026 calls every member to run with the vision. Habakkuk 2:2 says, “That he may run who reads it.” Vision is not fulfilled by pastors alone but by every believer who commits, serves, sows, and participates.We declare 2026 as a year of unity, grace, and divine power. We commit to walk in one heart, one mind, and one purpose. We trust God for spiritual growth, stronger relationships, supernatural unity, and Kingdom impact.Vision 2026: United in Christ — a diverse church, one Lord, one vision, one heartbeat.

FAITH THAT BELIEVES GOD WHEN IT’S OVERFaith grows strongest at the point where human strength ends. When we declare, “It’s over,” God often says, “Now I can begin.” The disciples prayed, “Lord, increase our faith,” and Jesus taught that even mustard-seed faith can uproot what looks immovable. God specializes in stepping in when we reach a dead end. As long as we still have options, our faith is not fully activated. Our exhaustion, limitations, and closed doors become the very platforms where God displays His power. Scripture does not deny affliction but promises deliverance and a weight of glory that works through every challenge.1. Repeat What Didn’t Work the First TimeIn Luke 5, Peter and the disciples had finished an unsuccessful night of fishing. Their campaign was over, the nets were cleaned, and they were discouraged. Yet Jesus told them to let down the nets again—an instruction that sounded insane and illogical. Faith is revealed when God asks us to revisit what has failed. The world’s cliché says, “Doing the same thing expecting different results is insanity,” but faith says, “Nevertheless, at Your word.” Peter’s obedience brought miraculous abundance because Jesus, the Creator of fish, stepped into the situation. Faith follows God’s word, not human instinct.2. Come Out From Hiding—Everyone Is Counting on YouGideon believed it was over for Israel. He felt small, inferior, and unqualified, hiding from the Midianites while questioning God’s presence. Yet God called him “mighty man of valor.” God often chooses the overlooked, insecure, and hidden to accomplish His extraordinary plans. His strategies do not follow human reasoning. He sees strength where we see weakness and potential where we see failure. Many believers disqualify themselves with labels like “unloved,” “poor,” or “defeated,” while God calls them victorious and mighty. Faith begins when we agree with God’s identity for us and step out of hiding.3. Good as DeadHebrews 11:12 says Abraham was “as good as dead,” yet through him God produced descendants as numerous as the stars. Abraham had reached an age where dreams of fatherhood were naturally impossible. He had even accepted Eliezer and later Ishmael as substitutes for the promise. Yet God revived what looked permanently closed. Human standards say “too late,” but God’s standards release new beginnings at any age. From childhood to old age, every life stage is a platform for God’s purpose. No age, condition, or delay can cancel God’s plan. Dead dreams, dead seasons, and dead opportunities can be resurrected by God’s power.Conclusion: Dead in Our TrespassesJust as God revived Abraham’s dead situation, He revived us spiritually. We were dead in sins, without hope or strength, but God made us alive with Christ. If God resurrected our spirits, He can resurrect anything in our lives—purpose, faith, opportunities, relationships, or dreams. He brings life where humans see death and fulfillment where we see endings. When it looks over, God is often just getting started. This is the faith that believes God in the impossible.

THE FAITH THAT NEVER GIVES UP📖 Luke 18:1–8Jesus begins this parable with a powerful truth: “Men always ought to pray and not lose heart.”This sets the tone for what kind of faith God is looking for — a faith that persists, endures, and refuses to quit even when nothing seems to change.The story of the widow and the unjust judge teaches us that faith must be consistent. The widow had no status, no power, and no support. Yet she kept coming, kept asking, and refused to be ignored. Her persistence moved even a corrupt judge. If persistence can move the unjust, how much more can it move a righteous God?Faith that never gives up is not casual or seasonal; it is a daily lifestyle. It’s the faith that endures through silence, delay, and difficulty. Jesus said God may “bear long,” meaning sometimes He seems silent. But delay is not denial — it is preparation. Waiting seasons are classrooms where endurance and strength are developed. Isaiah 40:31 promises that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength.When the appointed time comes, God acts suddenly. What seems slow will shift quickly when Heaven’s timing arrives. God may take time to answer, but when He acts, He acts speedily. That is why we must keep praying, believing, and expecting. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to “pray without ceasing.” Persistent prayer is not nagging God; it is standing in faith until His promise manifests.Jesus ends the parable with a striking question: “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?”This shows that real faith is not proven in starting but in continuing. It’s easy to believe at the beginning, but enduring faith believes until the end. Galatians 6:9 encourages us not to grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not faint. Likewise, Hebrews 10:35–36 reminds us not to throw away our confidence, because it carries great reward.The faith that never gives up prays without quitting, stands on the Word, refuses to consider circumstances, and holds fast to hope. Like Abraham, it doesn’t look at the impossibility — it focuses on the promise. Matthew 4:4 says man shall live by every word that proceeds from God’s mouth. Faith lives by what God said, not by what it sees.Even while waiting, faith worships. It keeps declaring the promises of God. It keeps expecting good things. Psalm 62:5says, “My expectation is from Him.” Expectation keeps faith alive.The widow’s persistence moved the heart of the unjust judge — and your persistence will move the heart of God. God is looking for people who say, “Lord, I will not give up.” Your faith is working, even when you cannot see it. Your persistence is producing a reward. God has heard every cry and seen every prayer, and your answer is on the way.So, keep praying. Keep believing. Keep pressing. Keep standing. Don’t lose heart, because your breakthrough is closer than it seems. When you hold on in faith, Heaven will respond speedily.This is the faith that never gives up — enduring faith, warfare faith, stubborn faith, and unshakable faith.The faith that stands firm through every season and says, “I will trust You until You answer.”

📖John 14:8-11“Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.”To know God we need to know His wordWe need to study the word of GodWe must pray 🙏🏾 There’s a different between being intimate with God or being familiar with Him Israel got familiar with feasts of God and lost relationship with HimThey did meaningless activities that are routine without impact📖Amos 5:21-27 NKJV““I hate, I despise your feast days, And I do not savor your sacred assemblies. Though you offer Me burnt offerings and your grain offerings, I will not accept them, Nor will I regard your fattened peace offerings. Take away from Me the noise of your songs, For I will not hear the melody of your stringed instruments. But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream. “Did you offer Me sacrifices and offerings In the wilderness forty years, O house of Israel? You also carried Sikkuth your king And Chiun, your idols, The star of your gods, Which you made for yourselves. Therefore I will send you into captivity beyond Damascus,” Says the Lord, whose name is the God of hosts.”They decided to have other Gods besides God Almighty If you take a step of obedience God take more steps📖Psalms 27:8“When You said, “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, Lord, I will seek.””Your face Lord I will seekKnow Gods character, will and word