# John Senyonyi

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The covenant of love (1 Samuel 18:1-5) with John Senyonyi

In this episode, from a chapel service held on Friday 29 May 2026, John Senyonyi, former Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University, speaks on 1 Samuel 18:1-5 and the covenant between David and Jonathan. John reminds us that true love is sacrificial and knows no limits. Jonathan, the crown prin…

Beauty and the Beast

Theme: Beauty and the Beast Please read 2 Samuel 14.25-33 The main character in the movie Beauty and the Beast is a truly handsome man who had transformed into an ugly and monstrous beast for his insufferable character. He lived in a castle away from people. Yet underneath his badness was a lovel…

The Sword of Betrayal

Theme: The Sword of Betrayal! Please read 2 Samuel 15.1-18 One of the most painful experiences in human relations is betrayal by one you love dearly, including at work. The use of the word ‘betrayal’ suggests a close bond. Judas Iscariot was in the closest circle of Jesus. And Jesus loved him. Th…

The Loyalty of Love

Theme: The Loyalty of Love! Please read 2 Samuel 15.19-37 Saint Paul writes, “love bears or things, believes all things, hopes of things, endures of things.” (1 Corinthians 13.7). The wise man counselled, “… there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18.24). Love is friends fo…

The Curses of an Enemy Avail Nothing

Theme: The Curses of an Enemy Avail Nothing! Please read 2 Samuel 16.1-23 In the 1980s a Ghanaian man, John Obiri Yeboa, shook the young Pentecostal churches in Uganda. Some, captivated by the miraculous, easily acquiesced to his teachings. He cursed whoever did not agree with him in God’s name. …

The Foolishness of God

Theme: “The Foolishness of God…”! Please read 2 Samuel 17.1-14 When Paul reflected on the mystery of salvation by the Cross of Jesus, he concluded, “the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” (1 Corinthians 1.25). For how can an instrument of defeat b…

When God is with US

Theme: When God is with US! Please read 2 Samuel 17.15-29 All nations employ an intelligence network to weaken the enemy camp. They send agents disguised as loyalists or ordinary citizens to spy out the enemy to know and exploit the weaknesses so that they can overcome the opponent. Usually agent…

Love Your Enemy

In this devotion, Love Your Enemy!, based on 2 Samuel 19:1–15, Rev Canon Dr John Senyonyi explores the challenging Christian call to love both friends and foes. Through David’s response to Joab, we are reminded that God’s love extends even to those who hurt us. Reflect on the power of forgiveness, …

Emotional Intelligence

In this devotion, Emotional Intelligence!, based on 2 Samuel 18:19–33, Rev. Canon Dr John Senyonyi reflects on David’s grief following the death of his son Absalom. Through this moving account, we learn that communication is more than simply delivering the truth. It also requires wisdom, sensitivit…

The Power of Forgiveness!

In this devotion, The Power of Forgiveness!, based on 2 Samuel 19:16–30, Rev Canon John Senyonyi reflects on David’s decision to forgive Shimei despite having every reason and opportunity to seek revenge. Discover how genuine forgiveness breaks the chains of anger and bitterness, restores peace to …