THE vISION

From the editors desk

Dear Readers,

Praise God! Jesus Christ our Savior is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

I am convinced that many of you reading this have heard the name Jesus Christ countless times. Many of you have gone beyond merely hearing about Him and have believed in Him, followed Him, and can even remember the beautiful moment when you truly fell in love with Jesus. Nonetheless, here is the question that came strongly to my heart:

If you once fell in love with Jesus, are you still in love with Him today? Or have you fallen out of love with Him?

Has the fire that once burned in you become dead or has the attractions of this world slowly taken the place that Christ once occupied in your heart?

Where do you stand with Him today?

I ask because I was reading Scripture when this passage suddenly arrested my attention....

“It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.” — Hebrews 6:4–6

Lord have mercy!!! I shuddered, I have read these verses several times before, but this time they struck me hard, as I found myself deeply concerned about you my friends, for some of you for whatever reason have fallen away or may be gradually falling away from their first love, Jesus Christ our Savior.

Hebrews gives us a sobering warning about apostasy, while some Christians have wrestled with the precise interpretation of these verses for centuries, nonetheless, whatever position one takes concerning the theological details in this verse, the warning itself is unmistakably serious.

It is sad that many Christians have not understood some of the details of this difficult passage that turning away from Christ should not be treated as a small or harmless matter.

Am not going to write much but to gently caution you please DO NOT fall away no matter what, for it is impossible to come back according to scripture and plus why would you want to be the one to crucify Jesus Christ again? Or why would you want to “subject him to public disgrace.”?

This is hard truth, so if you ‘ve realize that your heart has grown cold, do not use this passage as a reason to run farther away from God, believing you have fallen too far. Rather let it awaken you to run toward Him, for He is merciful and full of compassion.

Jesus Himself spoke to the church at Ephesus:

“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.” Revelation 2:4–5

Friend, Jesus is simply saying — remember, repent, and return.

 

                                                                          Sandra N. Deladem

                                                                               October 2026

Dear Readers,

Reflecting on the messages to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation has prompted me to consider the enduring value of our Christian faith in this present age. Yet, as I continued reading, I came to a profound realization that what exists now has already existed before. The experiences of individuals, believers, and even entire congregations today are not unprecedented—indeed there is nothing new under the sun.

In light of this, the promises and rewards extended by the Lord Jesus Christ to those who overcome remain as relevant and urgent as ever. Each of the seven churches, though historically distinct, represents facets of the Church universal today. We are that Church, and as such, we stand individually accountable and privileged to receive the rewards our Lord has pledged. Yes you and I, this rewards are not just mere says these are guaranteed, and ever truthful rewards.

So consider the distinct promises: to some, a new name inscribed on a white stone, known only to the recipient; to others, garments of white raiment; and to all who remain faithful through trials, the assurance that their names will never be blotted out from the Book of Life, and the gift of the crown of life. These, together with the remaining rewards—seven in total—constitute the inheritance of every believer and every seeker of Christ. To know that you and I stand to gain such eternal treasures is deeply encouraging, and as such must press on.

Nothing, indeed, could be more glorious than the unshakable assurance that our names are eternally secure in the Book of Life, or the promise that we shall not be harmed by the second death. These are the hopes we must hold fast to daily—and the aspirations we extend to all who desire to know Christ and walk with Him.

                                                                 Sandra N. Deladem

                                                                  September 2026

Dear Readers,

As I sat down to write this editorial, the Lord placed a song upon my heart—and I would love to share it with you. It is the opening verse of the beloved early 20th-century hymn "In the Garden" (sometimes called "I Come to the Garden Alone"), written by C. Austin Miles in 1912.

I come to the garden alone,

While the dew is still on the roses;

And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,

The Son of God discloses.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me,

And He tells me I am His own,

And the joy we share as we tarry there,

None other has ever known.

He speaks, and the sound of His voice

Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;

And the melody that He gave to me

Within my heart is ringing. [Refrain]...

This hymn paints a beautiful picture of quiet, intimate communion with the Lord—a moment when His voice becomes audible to your listening soul. It reminds me of God walking in the garden in the cool of the day with Adam and Eve, as well as Jesus Himself seeking solitary fellowship with the Father in the garden of Gethsemane.

For many Christians, the "garden" has become a metaphor for our own prayer closet—that sacred, set-apart space where we go alone to meet God in the early morning hours. Some believers even literally visit gardens, parks, or green spaces for prayer walks, finding that nature itself helps quiet the heart.

The power of this hymn lies in the simplicity and sensory richness of its lines. You can see the dew, feel the solitude, and hear His voice, this sacred immersion transforms your soul into a timeless encounter, where you are free to come to the garden, tarry and enjoy an intimate period with Him and He with you. This is the place you can hear His voice, disclosing to you deep and unsearchable things you did not know. In this state, His identity as the Son of God becomes personally real to you.

The importance of the garden as a sanctuary of solitude and intimate communion cannot be overemphasized. Spiritually, it reveals a profound truth that encounters with Christ are most often born in private, hushed moments—in a fresh, dew-like stillness that always precedes divine communication.

When God's voice finally speaks, it arrives gently, yet with a penetrating tenderness that soothes and revives the very depths of your soul, where there is no more doubt, because you ‘ve come to recognize that Christ with you and in you is the hope of all glory.

                                                                   Sandra N. Deladem

                                                                        August 2026

Dear Readers,

We have crossed the midpoint of another year, and for that alone, we owe God a debt of gratitude. His mercies have carried us this far—through storms we expected and through ones we never saw coming. Yet as I pause to give thanks for the second half, my heart is heavy with the weight of all that the first half has taken in the lives of many.

I praise God for the breath still in our lungs, but I also morn with those who have lost theirs.

A sweet teacher I once knew has gone to be with the Lord few days ago, and she is not alone. The news feeds have been a ceaseless dirge: plane crashes that turned journeys into tragedies, fire breakouts that has consumed homes and hopes, marital issues that escalated into unimaginable violence, and the unthinkable horror of parents taking their own lives and the lives of their innocent children. The headlines have been relentless, and the grief has been cumulative.

It has been a hard first half, for many. Thus, I have come to an unavoidable conclusion: we are living in fragile times. Fragile bodies, fragile minds, fragile homes. and fragile faith. The scaffolding we trusted—technology, prosperity, stable families, mental resilience, has bent and buckled under the weight of a world that has forgotten its Maker.

Nevertheless, the ancient wisdom of Proverbs speaks with startling relevance into our moment. In Proverbs 23:10–11, we read: "Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: for their Redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee." That word "Redeemer" is a lifeline. God Himself is the defender of the defenseless—the orphan, the widow, the victim, the one crushed by injustice or tragedy. He sees every tear, hears every cry and will not let the oppressor go unpunished.

Interestingly that same chapter also turns the mirror on us. "When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: and put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite" Proverbs 23:1–2. This is not a call to self-harm; rather it is a call to radical self-control. It is a warning that unchecked appetites—for food, for money, for sex, for power, for escape, destroys.

However, there is a way out, there is a Redeemer, Jesus Christ who is mighty.

He is mighty enough to forgive the unforgivable. He is mighty enough to heal. He is mighty enough to raise what has been buried—whether that be a marriage, a reputation, a dream, or even a heart that has turned to stone. Though He pleads the cause of the fatherless, He also pleads for the father who has failed, Jesus stands for the oppressed, and reaches out for the oppressor who repents.

So what do we do with the second half?

We do not have to pretend that all is well, nor surrender to despair, instead, we must wake up, and examine our own appetites and ask the Holy Spirit to crucify every craving that leads to death. Let us prayerfully ask God to strengthen what remains,—our marriages, our parenting, our friendships, and our faith. We must speak life over our children, nation and affairs.

Above all, let us all run to the Redeemer, for He is Good and His mercies endures forever.

                                                                        Sandra N. Deladem

                                                                                July 2026

Dear Friends,

A very happy Easter to you all.

From the triumphant entry of Christ to the hour He drew His last breath on the cross, when He said, “It is Finished,” to the great, wonderful third day. When it was still dark, the earth shook, and an Angel descended, rolled away the stone, and sat upon it, to the time Mary Magdalene and the other women arrived, to find the tomb empty, the huge stone moved to let the whole universe see the undeniable truth that indeed He is Risen. However, it did not end there.

In the days that followed, the risen Christ appeared to many, leaving no room for doubt. He walked with two discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus. To Timothy, to Peter, to Mary, and to more than five hundred believers at once, as the Scriptures record. And finally, on the day of His departure, He lifted His hands in blessing and was taken up into heaven, where He sits at the right hand of the Father in glory.

Jesus Christ did not leave us without evidence. He provided witnesses, transformed lives, and an empty tomb so that we today would have no cause to doubt: He is still alive.

Till tomorrow, He continues to prove that He is alive to anyone who would surrender their life and call upon His name. He is alive so that sin no longer has dominion over us. He is alive to walk with us, guide us, and carry us through every trial.

As we celebrate Easter 2026, the message is fresh and simple: Christ Jesus came to save mankind, conquered death, and He is alive forevermore!

 

Because He lives, we have hope.

Because He lives, our sins are forgiven.

Because He lives, we can face tomorrow.

Because He lives, all fear is gone.

Because He lives, we too shall live.

Because He lives, death is defeated.

Because He lives, we have victory.

 

And the list goes on, for all of mankind is forever blessed by this act of God's unfathomable love.

The sacrifice has been made complete. The veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, signifying that the way into the presence of God is now and forever open to all nations and people who would come through Him. So, reciprocate this love, love God, accept Christ Jesus as your Lord and saviour, and you will live, and never regret it.

                                                                             Sandra Deladem

                                                                                   April 2026