Matthew 14:23 Even as Jesus sought a quiet place for a time of prayer, may we do this, as well. This is a Wekivaword

John 16:24 We may have wished for and worked for some fine goal or heartfelt desire. But have we asked for it in Jesus’ name? Here is Christ’s invitation to do so, and His promise: Ask and you shall receive, and your joy will be complete. This is a Wekivaword

Isaiah 41:15 - Today, may God make us new and sharp for the work of the kingdom. This is a Wekivaword

First they came for the communists, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the Catholics, and I didn't speak out because I was Protestant. Then they came for me, and there was no one left to speak out for me.
- Pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984)

Whose Business If Not Mine?

"Not My Business"

By Niyi Osundare

They picked Akanni up one morning

Beat him soft like clay

And stuffed him down the belly

Of a waiting jeep.

What business of mine is it

So long they don't take the yam

From my savouring mouth?

They came one night

Booted the whole house awake

And dragged Danladi out,

Then off to a lengthy absence

What business of mine is it

So long they don't take the yam

From my savouring mouth?

Chinwe went to work one day

Only to find her job was gone:

No query, no warning, no probe -

Just one neat sack for a stainless record

What business of mine is it

So long they don't take the yam

From my savouring mouth?

And then one evening

As I sat down to eat my yam

A knock on the door

froze my hungry hand.

The jeep was waiting

on my bewildered lawn

Waiting, waiting in its usual silence.