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1 month ago | 
thestandard.co.zw | Humphrey Mtandwa |Nqobani Ndlovu |Miriam Mangwaya |Everson Mushava
Throughout history, nations that honored their priestly systems experienced stability and prosperity, while those that neglected them suffered great losses. The Bible presents clear examples of the role of priests and how their position influences the spiritual and economic well-being of a nation. Today, we are witnessing the consequences of removing priests from their rightful place, and it is time for restoration.
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1 month ago | 
thestandard.co.zw | Humphrey Mtandwa |Nqobani Ndlovu |Problem Masau |Vanessa Gonye
In today's world, many assume that a watchman is only someone who prays for eight or twelve hours a day—someone super spiritual, always interceding in the church. But the calling of a watchman extends beyond the prayer closet. You can be a watchman in your workplace, your community, and your sphere of influence. A watchman is anyone who stands in alignment with God's will, being His vessel in any environment He places them.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
thestandard.co.zw | Humphrey Mtandwa |Nqobani Ndlovu |Kenneth Nyangani |Gary Gerald Mtombeni
If Joseph had slept with Potiphar's wife, how much would it have impacted his destiny? We notice in the Bible that Esau, when he was hungry, asked his brother for food Upon eating it, the Bible shows a significant change that happened in his life. Genesis 25:33-34 says, "Jacob said, 'Swear to me first.' So he swore to him and sold his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank and rose and went his way.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
thestandard.co.zw | Humphrey Mtandwa |Nqobani Ndlovu |Desmond Chingarande |Silas Nkala
Do you know that sometimes, when you bring someone into your environment, they don't just bring their battles — they bring their spiritual toxins with them? There is duality to connections one can even bring in blessings and favour while others bring in battles and demonic toxins. When a person is struggling with demonic systems or influences — whether it’s under demonic princes or strongholds — bringing them into your atmosphere can contaminate your surroundings.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
thestandard.co.zw | Humphrey Mtandwa |Nqobani Ndlovu |Tinashe Kairiza |Sharon Buwerimwe
A gentleman had a spiritual experience, and when he had this dream, he rushed to his pastor. He asked, “Pastor, I just had this encounter; what does it mean?” The pastor immediately replied, “That’s the devil. God does not speak that way.” The man walked away from the church, sought out the devil, and was eventually initiated into demonic practices. Tragically, when he passed away, he acknowledged that he had become a witch and had believed in witchcraft for nearly 35 years.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
thestandard.co.zw | Humphrey Mtandwa |Miriam Mangwaya |Kenneth Nyangani |Nqobani Ndlovu
There was a time when the Lord visited me, and it was an amazing encounter. Yet, amidst the glory of His presence, I became distracted. Instead of focusing on the Angels, I began to fix my gaze on the devil. The more I observed the enemy, the larger he appeared, until he overshadowed my vision of those angels.
This experience mirrors the story of Sarah in Genesis. When God promised that she would bear a child, Sarah struggled to believe it.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
thestandard.co.zw | Humphrey Mtandwa |Sharon Buwerimwe |Mirriam Mangwaya |Nqobani Ndlovu
Imagine being promised greatness by God, as David was when he was anointed to be the king of Israel (1 Samuel 16:13). Yet, after receiving this promise, David found himself back in the fields tending sheep. Was this stagnation? When God's promise takes time to manifest, does it mean we are stagnant?
According to the dictionary, stagnation is a state where there is no movement, growth, or development, often due to a blockage.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
thestandard.co.zw | Humphrey Mtandwa |Nqobani Ndlovu |Evans Mathanda |Doug Mamvura
The Bible says, “In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). This statement reassures us that though resistance and challenges may arise, they do not negate the promise of victory. Let's take a deeper look into this through the story of Sarah and Abraham.
God approaches Sarah when she is 60- years-old and promises that she will become the mother of nations. However, it takes over 20 years for this promise to come to pass.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
thestandard.co.zw | Doug Mamvura |Nqobani Ndlovu |Evans Mathanda |Humphrey Mtandwa
In recent years, many people have been forced into positions of financial hardship as they struggle to keep up with an unpredictable, ever-changing global economy. People from almost every walk of life have been affected by the rising cost of living.
Families scramble to keep up with rent, school fees, food, transport and a myriad of other monthly expenses.
This economic instability has also adversely affected churches, ministries, and mission organisations.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
thestandard.co.zw | Humphrey Mtandwa |Alfred Tembo |Bongile Moyo |Nqobani Ndlovu
The Bible states, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it is destruction" (Proverbs 14:12, ESV). Many people make decisions that appear to be right, but God does not plan for us based on our perceptions or interpretations of situations through our flesh or emotions.
The Bible says "the path of the just is as a shining light" (Proverbs 4:18, ESV), indicating that there is a path God intends for us to walk. This path becomes brighter with each decision we make.
