We were honored to have Rev. Dr. Willy Koskei, Dean Kenya Highlands Seminary minister to us during our Thursday chapel service. He shared a powerful message on “Radical Love,” drawn from Matthew 5:43–48 a passage that challenges believers to rise above human instinct and reflect the very nature of God.
Rev. Koskei reminded us that revival is not sustained by miracles alone, but by God’s love. While miracles may draw attention, it is love that transforms hearts and sustains faith. He unpacked the types of love: Eros (romantic love), Philia (brotherly love), and Agape (unconditional, sacrificial love). His emphasis was on Agape love, the kind of love that defines true Christianity.
Radical love, he explained, is Agape love expressed against our natural tendencies. It calls us to love our enemies, pray for those who mistreat us, and bless those who persecute us. This kind of love reflects God’s character and confirms our identity as sons and daughters of our Father in heaven. He further encouraged that radical love is a true mark of spiritual maturity.
He shared three responses to wrongdoing: First, Repaying evil for evil is satanic, as it mirrors the enemy’s nature and turns us into agents of offense. Secondly, Doing good for good is human, natural and expected. Finally, repaying good for evil is Godly. This is the standard Jesus set and the life He calls believers to live.
He concluded by emphasizing that when the Church loves like Jesus, communities are transformed.
