Keeping the Pace with Rev. Joshua Ssali

Rev. Joshua Ssali
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Keeping The Pace with Rev. Joshua Ssali is a podcast focused on delivering short, powerful messages centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hosted by Rev. Joshua Ssali, the show aims to inspire, encourage, and uplift listeners with timely insights from scripture and practical applications of faith. Each episode encourages individuals to stay steady in their walk with Christ, maintain hope in all circumstances, and live out the transformative power of the Gospel in their daily lives. Through brief yet impactful messages, "Keeping The Pace" helps listeners grow in their faith while navigatin

  1. 23h ago

    Christ’s Mind of Eternal Perspective

    The Mind of Christ Daily Devotional Christ’s Mind of Eternal Perspective Read Philippians 2:8-11, 1 Peter 5:6 Let me take you back in time to something we heard growing up: “If you want quick money, grow pawpaws. If you want wealth, grow coffee.” Do you connect? Pawpaws are fast. In 6 months you have fruits and money! Coffee takes years. But coffee builds a legacy. And honestly, that’s how we live. We want quick results. Quick money. Quick recognition. Quick platforms. We chase the pawpaw because waiting drains us. But God is calling us to a different mindset. The mind of Christ for eternal perspectives. “And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death - even death on a cross! *Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,* to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:8-11 NIV Jesus had the coffee mindset. He didn’t rush the process. He didn’t chase after fame. He chose humility. He chose obedience. He chose to wait on the Father’s timing. Now, that’s wealth. That’s legacy. That’s eternal perspective. So here is the challenge for us today: Are we building for today, or for eternity? Are we chasing pawpaw results - quick cash? Or are we planting coffee - serving in hidden places, obeying when no one is watching, and trusting God to lift us in His time? Today, choose eternal rewards over quick fixes. Plant coffee, not pawpaws. Like Jesus, walk in obedience now, and trust God to lift you in His timing. Prayer: Father, Help us to stop chasing what is quick. Teach us Jesus’ heart, and give us patience to build what lasts. Coffe not pawpaw! Lift us in Your time, for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo

  2. 1d ago

    Christ’s Mind of Servanthood

    Daily Devotional Christ’s Mind of Servanthood Read Philippians 2:7, Mark 10:35-45 Have you noticed that today, people measure greatness by position? If you want to be called “great,” you must have status. You must have power. You must have wealth, affluence, and everything you need. And when you do, people recognize you more for what you have than for who you are. I see it often. When I travel, the way I’m received depends on the vehicle I’m in. If I arrive in a good car, the doors open faster. If I arrive in a boda boda, it’s different. But I am the same person. Nothing about me has changed until I open my mouth, until I serve, or until I make my presentation. “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45 NIV In God’s Kingdom, influence is for impact, not image. Christ emptied Himself of status to fill us with grace. Servanthood is leadership in disguise. If we are truly called to serve, then the measure of greatness must be challenged. Are you a President? A Chairman? A Leader? A Signatory? Whatever title you carry - that position only becomes meaningful if you choose the *mind of servanthood*. Title without service is empty. Position without humility is dangerous. Greatness is not in the chair you sit on. It is in the people you lift when you are in that chair. Ponder: 1. How am I using my position, or influence right now? 2. Who can I serve this week without expecting anything in return? Prayer: Lord, empty me of the desire for status. Fill me with a servant’s heart. Show me how to use whatever You’ve given me to lift others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo

  3. 2d ago

    Christ’s Mind of Obedient Submission

    Daily Devotional Christ’s Mind of Obedient Submission Read: Philippians 2:8, Matthew 26:36-46 In many African cultures, kneeling before elders is a sign of respect; a virtue we should not lose. I did it myself until Senior 6, when my parents said I was grown and should stop. But outward kneeling can be misleading. I’ve heard people say, ‘I am kneeling, but inside I am standing.’ That is compliance, not sacrifice. “And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death - even death on a cross!” Philippians 2:8 NIV Now, Sacrificial obedience goes deeper. It’s when your heart, your will, and your comfort are laid down before God and others; the kind that costs you, the kind that bends your will, not just your body.” In Gethsemane we see the heart of Christ most clearly. The task grew heavy, the cup looked bitter, and quitting would have been easier. Yet He chose submission: “Not my will, but Yours be done.”That is the mind of obedient submission. Ponder: What area of my life am I saying, “My will” instead of “Yours, Lord”? How can I practice daily surrender even in small things? Please remember: You don’t have to understand everything to obey. Obedience flows from trusting the Father completely and yielding to where He leads. Prayer: Father, I surrender my plans to Yours. Give me grace to obey when it’s hard, when it’s unclear, and when it costs me everything. Strengthen my trust in You, and keep my heart submitted. In Christ’s Name, Amen. By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo

  4. 3d ago

    Christ’s Mind of Sacrificial Love – Others First

    Daily Devotional Christ’s Mind of Sacrificial Love – Others First Read Philippians 2:4; and Romans 15:1-3 Growing up, we loved playing football. Whenever there was a foul in the penalty box, we would count five strides to take the penalty. But honestly, we would always take six. We would start with ”Kimu Kya ggoolo” - one for the goalkeeper, then count, “One, to five.” Do you see how that attitude follows us into life? It’s natural to put ourselves first. When we are in pain or under pressure, we think, “Me, myself,” before we think about anyone else. God is challenging us, today, to think differently. “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” Romans 15:1-3 NIV In a culture that says, “Put yourself first,” Christ reminds us of a different way. The mind of Christ is not self-centered, but other-centered. He stepped out of comfort, into sacrifice, because He cared more about our need than His own want. If we are truly His followers, that is the standard we are called to keep today. Ponder 1. Whose burden am I ignoring because it’s inconvenient for me? 2. What is one practical way I can put someone else’s need ahead of mine today? It may feel difficult, but our challenge is to take on Christ’s mind, a sacrificial love that considers others before ourselves. Prayer: Jesus, thank You for not pleasing Yourself, but for giving Yourself for me. Make my heart open toward the needs of those around me. Give me eyes to see and hands to help. Amen. Happy New Month - and Happy New Rotary Year By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo

  5. 4d ago

    Christ’s Mind of Humility

    Daily Devotional Christ’s Mind of Humility Read Philippians 2:3-4, 6-7; John 13:4-5 Have you ever met someone who leads with their title? “I’m speaking to you as your boss. I’m your father. Don’t you know I’m the one in charge? Listen, because I’m your leader.” You know the tone. It’s intimidating. Often, leading with authority like that isn’t strength. Sometimes it’s a cover-up — for insecurity, weakness, or fear. It’s what happens when someone starts with their position instead of their character. But there’s a better way. “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage;” Philippians 2:6 NIV Jesus had every right to be served, because of who He was but He chose to serve. C.S. Lewis put it right; _“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.”_ You will hear modifications today of ‘Humility isn’t self-degradation.’ You lose nothing by being humble. I have watched leaders serve with such humility that if you didn’t know better, you’d think they were the underdogs. Servant leadership pulls us toward the lowly, carries the weak, and humbles the “know-it-all.” The mind of Christ isn’t looking for the highest seat. It’s looking for the towel. Ponder Where in my life am I craving recognition instead of offering help? Who around me needs my hand this week? Prayer: Lord Jesus, break my pride and teach me to count others more significant than myself. Help me choose humility today, even when no one is watching, in your name, Amen. By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo

  6. 5d ago

    The Mind of Christ

    Daily Devotional The Mind of Christ Read Philippians 2:1-11 Who / what inspires the decisions / choices you make every day? Is it your circumstances? The environment you’re in? Your education? Or maybe it’s frustration - and let’s be honest, that one shows up more often than we would like to admit. The truth is: the mind you carry determines the choices you make. Whether those choices are great or damaging, it all starts in the mind. “Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:” Philippians 2:2-5 NIV When Paul writes to the Philippians in chapter 2, he is laser-focused on this very thing. He urges them to guard their thinking. To set their minds in one direction; that is, away from self but toward the bigger picture. “Not looking to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Phil 2:3 Let’s be honest - that’s not easy. It goes against our natural instincts. But this week, I invite you to walk with me on a journey called: “The Mind of Christ.” Our main passage will be Philippians 2 - which I invite you to read every day - with cross-references from other scriptures, so we can deliberately align our thinking with that of Christ. So come with me this week. Let’s explore what it means to have the mind of Christ — and how it changes the way we serve, the way we live, and the way we show up in the world, one day at a time. Let’s pray Lord, our decisions affect others. As we start this journey, challenge how we think and teach us Your way in everything we do. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo

  7. 6d ago

    When Words Fail, Presence Speaks

    Daily Devotional When Words Fail, Presence Speaks Read Romans 12: Do you have those friends around you - the chatterboxes? They talk frantically, relentlessly, powerfully, sometimes annoyingly, even destructively. You know the kind. They are the last people you would want to see when you are in trouble or going through a hard time. The moment you’re craving quiet and calm is exactly when they show up and raise the dust. But here is the truth: just having them around, noise and all, is encouraging. Yes, it’s noise. Sometimes unnecessary noise. Yet they are present. And presence is a ministry of its own. “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Romans 12:15 NIV When Paul writes to us, he says, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn.” That’s a call to pay attention to people’s situations. So when we enter any situation, we must match it. If it’s a moment of joy, we come with joy, energy, and celebration. But if it’s a time of mourning, we don’t come in loud. We come with a heart that matches the moment — calm, gentle, present. As Paul emphasized, you don’t need perfect words. All you need is a present heart that matches their season, their situation, their environment. That means we must read every situation. We must understand it, so we can measure our approach - our words, our tone, our actions, our intervention. That is what brings healing. That is what brings restoration. And sometimes, when words fail, presence speaks louder. Not every moment calls for speech. Sometimes you just need to stand by, offer a shoulder, lend an ear, and simply be there. Your presence will speak far louder than your words ever could. Prayer Father, teach us the wisdom of Your Word. Give us hearts that can rejoice without envy and mourn without running away. Help us to read the room the way Jesus did - to know when to speak, when to be silent, and when to simply stay. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo

  8. Jul 8

    Presence That Heals

    Daily Devotional Presence That Heals Read Luke 10:25-37 If you have lived here long enough, you know that an accident scene is a “no-go area.” We fear blood - even more, the sight of a fellow human being in pain. Yet we are still commanded to help those in trouble, just as they would need help. So let me ask you: How have you responded when God placed someone in trouble right in your path? “But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion. So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.” Luke 10:33-34 NKJV The man in the picture must have been a Jew in trouble. Yet a Samaritan (please note: there was “nothing good” about being a Samaritan in that culture; they were segregated and called “the other” by Jewish custom) came to his rescue. He drew near, bandaged his wounds, stayed at the inn, and paid the bill for a stranger. Some people are heartless. But when it comes to human life, we’re wired to care. He saw, he stopped, he stayed, and he helped all the way to paying the bill. The ministry of presence follows the same pattern. It’s not one-directional. It pays attention to details. It sees, it stops, and it commits to stay until the person is safe enough to stand on their own. This is what we have been called to. Don’t just be a “hi, friend.” Commit to helping and serving others until it’s safe for them to thrive. May this inspire us to live better with one another, offering 360° care to humanity. Prayer Father, we confess that we often see but don’t stop, we stop but don’t stay. Forgive us for walking past the wounded. Make our hearts soft like the Good Samaritan’s. Give us eyes to see those hurting around us, courage to stop our plans for them, and love that stays until they are safe. In Jesus Name, Amen. By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo

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Keeping The Pace with Rev. Joshua Ssali is a podcast focused on delivering short, powerful messages centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Hosted by Rev. Joshua Ssali, the show aims to inspire, encourage, and uplift listeners with timely insights from scripture and practical applications of faith. Each episode encourages individuals to stay steady in their walk with Christ, maintain hope in all circumstances, and live out the transformative power of the Gospel in their daily lives. Through brief yet impactful messages, "Keeping The Pace" helps listeners grow in their faith while navigatin

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