APRIL 2023
...A DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TEENS
CHRIS OYAKHILOME
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CONTENTS
PASTOR CHRIS SAYS
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BE THOROUGHLY SEASONED
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“FIRST OF ALL...”
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FOLLOW THE MASTER’S EXAMPLE
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QUENCH EVERY FIERY MISSILE
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YOU CAN’T BE DECEIVED!
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WHO ARE THE FALSE PROPHETS?
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THE FINAL HOURS
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MORE THAN JUST LETTERS
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THE JOINT SITTING
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“LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT”
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WORDSCOPE
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THE MANNER OF GOD’S KINGDOM
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I-TESTIFY!
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WHAT A CREATURE YOU ARE!
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ARE YOU WAITING FOR A FEELING? 54
DID YOU KNOW?
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IS GOD LISTENING?
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ABSTAIN FROM THE ACT
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DON’T GET ENTANGLED!
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HIS ROBE DIPPED IN BLOOD
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HE’S “ANOTHER COMFORTER”
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WHAT JUDGMENT IS AHEAD?
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MAKE NO CARNAL CHOICES
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HE’S NOT FAR AWAY! 28
KEEP THE ANIMOSITY AWAY
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GOD’S ANSWER TO MAN’S CRY
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HIS MESSAGE TO THE WHOLE WORLD 66
PROPHECY—YOUR WAR STRATEGY 32
QUIZ
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TRUST IN GOD ALONE
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WHICH HOUSE ARE YOU IN?
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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TILL WE LEAVE, WE RULE!
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CHECK YOUR HEART
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YOUR RIGHTEOUS REIGN
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Pastor Chris says
“P
raying is such an important part of our lives as
Christians. First of all, we must recognise prayer as a
privilege as well as an honour. Every moment of prayer is
an investment in eternity and true prayer is a romance of
righteousness. Our fellowship is with the Father and with
His Son Jesus Christ. Through prayer we participate in the
communion of the God-kind; it’s a throne-room caucus
rendezvous: Jesus made it so! Oh, that the eyes of our
understanding may be enlightened to see this awesome
truth and that we may walk in the light of it! What a time of
rich communion with the Lord prayer provides us!”
- Culled from “How To Pray Effectively, Volume 1.”
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“FIRST OF ALL...”
(Pray For All People
And Wage A Good Wafare)
TO THE BIBLE
Saturday
1 Timothy 2:1 AMPC
“First of all, then, I admonish and urge that petitions, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men”
LET’S TALK
“P
astor John, why do you always start out praying
for all people, especially the leaders in our nation,
before making any other request? Is that prayer for all people
so necessary?” Adrian quizzed.
“Yes it is, Adrian! That’s how the Bible teaches us to pray.
We’re instructed to pray “first of all” for all men.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 communicates very clearly what our
priority should be when we pray. But when you read this
portion in context, you would appreciate even better the
reason for this divine instruction. In the previous chapter,
Paul had written, “This charge I commit to you, son Timothy,
according to the prophecies previously made concerning you,
that by them you may wage the good warfare” (1 Timothy
1:18). He then went on to give the charge in 1 Timothy 2:1 and
stated, “Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men.”
So we see that he was actually showing Timothy how
to wage a good warfare. “First of all” here means you start by
praying, not for your personal requests, but for all men. This
is important in waging a good warfare. For a long time, a lot
of God’s people weren’t praying with this in mind. They were
more concerned about personal agendas and what they
wanted from God, and the adversary took advantage of this
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to wreak havoc in different nations. But thank God the Church
is now awake to her responsibilities and acting on the Word,
praying first for all men.
You’ve been called to war a good warfare, and the
instruction is clear. He says, “First of all,” meaning before you
pray for other things—your family, academics, or finances—
pray for all people! This is such an important foundational
teaching for the Church. As we lead souls to Christ and bring
them to Church, we ought to let them know they have an
enemy whose goal it is to destroy them. We must teach them
to pray as soldiers, not for their personal needs, but for all men
as Scripture instructs.
Go Deeper
Pray
Ephesians 6:18; 1 Timothy 2:1-4
Dear Father, thank you for pouring out your Spirit on all flesh all
over the world so your truth may be effectively known by all men.
I pray for as many as will be reached with the Gospel today, that
the light of the Gospel will shine in their hearts, resulting in their
salvation. Thank you for this grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 9:1-17, Joshua 10-12
Romans 5:12-21, Psalm 104
Act
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My Notes
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QUENCH EVERY
FIERY MISSILE
(Satan’s Darts Are No
Match For Your Faith)
TO THE BIBLE
Sunday,
Ephesians 6:13 AMPC
“Therefore put on God’s complete armor, that you may be able
to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and,
having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your
place].”
LET’S TALK
W
hen you study and meditate on each part
of the armour of God in Ephesians 6, you’ll
discover that the description of what we’re supposed to
wear reveals how satan fights. From the war paraphernalia
given to you by God, you can decipher what weapons the
enemy uses. For instance, Ephesians 6:14-17 says, “Stand
therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put
on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your
feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all,
taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to
quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the
helmet of salvation….”
Notice what it says about faith: with it, you can
quench all of satan’s fiery darts. That tells us what kind
of material his missiles are: they all have to do with
making you accept or believe something against God and
His Word. These may be fiery darts of discouragement,
depression, fear, failure, or sickness; all aimed at making
you take a stand against God’s Word. Thankfully, the Bible
says, “…taking the shield of faith with which you will be able
to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one” (Ephesians
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6:16). With your faith, you can put out, not some, but all of
the fiery missiles of the wicked one. Your faith is your shield.
Take up your faith! Don’t give it up. Someone said, “I
was actually acting in faith but when things went wrong, I
gave up.” No! Don’t drop your faith; the missiles directed at
you from demonic forces can only be neutralised by faith.
The Bible says, “...Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the
word of God” (Romans 10:17). The more of God’s Word that
comes into your spirit, the more faith you get and the more
you use your faith, the more it’s strengthened. And when
the devil throws his missiles, you’ll be unmoved because
they’ll be disintegrated by your shield of faith.
Go Deeper
1 John 5:4; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Romans 4:19-20
Speak
My faith is a weapon of defense and an instrument of victory over
and against the adversary and adversities of life. With it, I put out
all the fiery missiles of the wicked one. The Word of God has taken
full possession of my spirit, soul and body. I’m eternally triumphant
in Christ because my faith is the victory that overcomes the world!
Hallelujah!
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 9:18-36, Joshua 13-15
Romans 6:1-11, Psalm 105
Act
Study the book, “How To Make Your Faith Work” which is available
on the LoveWorld Books Website (https://loveworldbooks.org).
My Notes
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WHO ARE THE FALSE
PROPHETS?
(You’ve Overcome The
Antichrist Spirit In The World)
TO THE BIBLE
Monday,
1 John 4:1 AMPC
“Beloved, do not put faith in every spirit, but prove (test) the
spirits to discover whether they proceed from God; for many false
prophets have gone forth into the world.”
LET’S TALK
W
hen the Apostle John speaks of “false prophets,”
he’s referring to “professors of deception”
who’ve been inspired by demons to influence, deceive and
sway the world in these end times. That’s why John says
to test the spirits out there. As you read further in context
into the second and third verses, you’d notice John wasn’t
talking about the “antichrist” himself—who’s also called
“the beast,” “the man of lawlessness,” or “the man of sin”—
but the antichrist spirit behind his activities.
This antichrist spirit has been in the world ever since
John’s day. Thankfully, through God’s Word and Spirit,
we’re able to discern his activities and those of his false
prophets and messengers. And as the Word declares, we’ve
overcome them all: 1 John 4:4 says, “You are of God, little
children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you
is greater than he who is in the world..”
In the 5th and 6th verses, he continues, “They are
of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the
world hears them. We are of God. He who knows God hears
us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know
the spirit of truth and the spirit of error” (1 John 4:5-6). Walk
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in God’s truth and be spiritually alert, and you’ll be shielded
against preachers of pseudo-science and the lies and deceit
that they propagate.
Remember, truth is in your spirit, because the Holy
Spirit—the Spirit of truth—lives in you. 2 John 1:2 says, “…
the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:” God’s
truth protects you, delivers and saves you from trouble. Psalm
91:4 says, “…his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Glory to
God!
Go Deeper
2 Peter 2:1 AMPC; 1 John 2:18-20
Pray
Dear Father, thank you for your Word by which I navigate my
way through life. I’m discerning and perceptive; I’m invincible
to the false doctrines, deceptions, ruse, wiles, shams, lies and
sways of the antichrist spirit of darkness in the world today, for
I’m led by your Word and guided by your Spirit, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 9:37-62, Joshua 16-19
Romans 6:12-23, Psalm 106
Act
Meditate on 1 John 5:4 AMPC: “For whatever is born of God is
victorious over the world; and this is the victory that conquers the
world, even our faith.”
My Notes
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MORE THAN
JUST LETTERS
(The Epistles: The Revelation
Of The Body Of Christ)
TO THE BIBLE
Tuesday,
2 Corinthians 3:2
“You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all
men”
LET’S TALK
S
everal years ago, I was discussing the Scriptures
with a Christian leader and I quoted a portion of
the Scriptures he wasn’t familiar with. He was quite startled,
and he asked me, “Where did you get that revelation
from?” When I showed it to him from the Epistles, he was
amazed. He had never known it, having never majored
on the Epistles. A good number of God’s people today
have never majored on the Epistles. In fact, some of them
see the Epistles only as letters to the churches, but they’re
more than just letters.
In the same way, some people see the gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as mere historical books
of the New Testament. No! They’re the revelation of the
man, Christ Jesus. When you study the gospels, you’ll
come to the conclusion that Jesus is alive. His words are as
alive today as they were back then when He spoke them.
That’s not history. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are the
revelation of the Head of the Church.
The Epistles, on the other hand, are the revelation
of the Body of Christ. Hallelujah! This refers to us: the
new creation, the Christians, the ones that are born
again. When you study the Epistles, you discover you. For
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instance, there’s not a single place in the Epistles where the
Christian is asked to have faith. Rather, they let you know
that you already have faith: “…think of yourself with sober
judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to
each of you” (Romans 12:3 NIV). This is a true picture of who
you are; you’re a young man or woman of faith! The Epistles
are the album of the new creation. Hallelujah!
Go Deeper
2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV; 2 Corinthians 3:2-3
Speak
I’m the epistle of Christ, the effulgence of His glory, the
manifestation of His goodness and righteousness. My life is
a message read by all men, through which many are coming
to the glory, beauty, perfection, liberty, joy and knowledge of
Christ. Hallelujah!
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 10:1-24, Joshua 20-22
Romans 7:1-11, Psalm 107
Act
Look into God’s album and discover the real you today; start by
studying and meditating on 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 1:3, Colossians
1:12 and 1 John 4:17.
My Notes
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“LIKE A THIEF
IN THE NIGHT”
(The Lord’s Return Won’t
Catch Us By Surprise)
TO THE BIBLE
Wednesday,
1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 NIV
“Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need
to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will
come like a thief in the night.”
LET’S TALK
“J
esus will come like a thief in the night to take the
true believers home.” These were words Keshia
often heard as a child, and they stuck in her mind and caused
her some anxiety growing up until she studied and received
more light on the subject.
Just like Keisha, the expression “like a thief in the night”
has troubled many Christians over the years. They imagine
that if they do something wrong just before bedtime, and
Jesus comes like a thief in the night, they won’t go with Him.
However, that’s not what this means! Looking at the opening
verse closely, you’ll observe whom Paul was addressing. He
said, “…Brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not
need to write to you…” meaning his brothers and sisters in
Christ.
Verse 3 shows something really important: “For when
they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes
upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they
shall not escape” (1 Thessalonians 5:3). This obviously wasn’t
referring to Paul’s brothers and sisters in Christ, because he
said: “For when they say….” “They” refers to the world; those
who aren’t in Christ, described in Scripture as children of
disobedience, appointed to God’s wrath (Ephesians 2:2;
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Colossians 3:6).
On the other hand, for those who are born again, the
Bible says, “…You, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so
that this day should surprise you like a thief” (1 Thessalonians
5:4 NIV). Every place where the Lord Jesus talked about coming
suddenly upon people, it had to do with judgement, and He
never referred to the Church. In John 5:24, He says, “I speak to
you an eternal truth: if you embrace my message and believe in
the One who sent me, you will never face condemnation, for in
me, you have already passed from the realm of death into the
realm of eternal life!” (TPT).
You’re a child of light and of the day; you’re neither of the
night nor of darkness (1 Thessalonians 5:5)! Therefore, serve the
Lord with peace and joy in your heart, and in full expectation of
His soon return.
Go Deeper
Ephesians 5:8; Revelation 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:5
Speak
I’m a child of light and of the day; I serve the Lord with joy and
in expectation of His soon return. I walk in His light and in His
righteousness, fulfilling His perfect will to the glory of His Name.
Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 10:25-42, Joshua 23-24
Romans 7:12-25, Psalm 108
Act
Throughout today, declare like the Lord Jesus: “I must work the
works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when
no one can work” (John 9:4).
My Notes
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THE MANNER OF
GOD’S KINGDOM
(The Way Of Life In
The Kingdom Of God)
TO THE BIBLE
Thursday,
Colossians 1:13 CEV
“God rescued us from the dark power of Satan and brought us
into the kingdom of his dear Son”
LET’S TALK
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Samuel tells us how the children of Israel asked for a
king. Eventually, God gave them Saul to be their king,
and straightaway, Israel became a kingdom. Samuel knew
kingdoms don’t function like every other society, and so the
Bible says he “…told the people the manner of the kingdom,
and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the Lord...” (1
Samuel 10:25 KJV). He told the people “the manner of the
kingdom.” What does this mean?
As you study several translations, you’ll discover that he
taught them the principles, rights, privileges, judgments and
ways of life of the kingdom. He had to write how the kingdom
functioned and delivered it to the people. This is exactly what
the Lord Jesus did. He came preaching the Kingdom of God
and, every now and then, He explained how the Kingdom
functioned. Often, He’d say, “The Kingdom of Heaven is as
this or that.” Other times, He taught the importance of words
and prayer in the Kingdom.
Now that you’re born again, you’ve been born into
the Kingdom of God’s dear Son, and you live and walk in His
presence. Knowing this, you need to learn how to live in this
real Kingdom, and the Scriptures can help you understand
how to do this through the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul
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writing to Timothy said: “…I write so that you may know how you
ought to conduct yourself in the house of God…” (1 Timothy 3:15).
This means there’s a way to behave oneself in the house of God.
Christianity isn’t a way of life, but it has a way of life. In this
Kingdom, there’s a language; we have our communication and
etiquette. We think differently. Now that you’re in the Kingdom
of God, you shouldn’t think or behave like the world. The Bible
says, “Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man
with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed
in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him”
(Colossians 3:9-10). There’s a different mentality in the Kingdom,
and a different way of life that you must consciously imbibe.
Go Deeper
1 Timothy 3:14-15; Colossians 3:1-2
Speak
I have the life and nature of God in me; I’ve put on the new
man, which after God is created in righteousness and true
holiness. I’m renewed in full knowledge after the image and
likeness of God. I think excellent thoughts and only see pictures
of excellence, success, victory and abundance! Glory to God!
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 11:1-13, Judges 1-2
Romans 8:1-11, Psalm 109
Act
Study and meditate on the “Go Deeper” scriptures for today.
My Notes
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WHAT A CREATURE
YOU ARE!
(The Description Of The
New Creature In Christ)
TO THE BIBLE
Friday,
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things
have passed away; behold, all things have become new.“
LET’S TALK
“A
new creation” in today’s opening verse is better
rendered in the King James as “a new creature.”
Why? It’s because the emphasis isn’t on the creation of the
new man in Christ; rather, it’s on the being; he’s a new
creature, a new species that never existed before.
It’s like seeing a strange animal pass by and you
wonder, “What kind of creature was that? You couldn’t
really make out what it was; it wasn’t like anything you’ve
ever seen. That’s what it is when a person is born again.
Recall the words of Jesus in John 3:8 as He discussed the
new birth. He said, “The wind blows where it wishes, and
you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes
from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the
Spirit.” You’re a different type of being.
Something actually transpired in the realm of
the spirit when you were born again: your human life
with which you came from your mother and father was
supplanted by the divine life: “I write these things to you
who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you
may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13 NIV). This
is the reality. It’s an actual birth, a true recreation of the
human spirit.
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The Bible says, “Of His own will He brought us forth
by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of
His creatures” (James 1:18). “Firstfruits” means “the first and
best.” Titus 3:5 says, “Not by works of righteousness which we
have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through
the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.”
Colossians 3:10-11 describes this new creature as renewed in
knowledge after the image of God that created him.
See yourself the way God sees you. You’re peculiar,
royal, excellent and full of glory. You’re the only one of you
that God has ever had and will ever have. So, be your best
and live your best for God.
Go Deeper
Pray
1 Peter 2:9 AMPC; Titus 2:13-14
Dear Father, thank you for making me a peculiar treasure,
separated unto you to bring you glory. I walk in the reality of
your Word today, and declare that by the power of your Spirit,
I’ll fulfil your purpose for my life to the glory and praise of your
Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 11:14-36, Judges 3-4
Romans 8:12-19, Psalm 110-111
Act
Personalise 2 Corinthians 5:17 and declare the Word about
yourself as a new creation in Christ.
My Notes
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DID YOU
KNOW?
7 FUN FACTS ABOUT JESUS
Let’s look at seven interesting facts about our Lord Jesus Christ.
Did you know….
1. King David composed a graphic portrayal of the crucifixion
of Jesus Christ about 1,000 years before it happened? While
He hung on the cross, Jesus even quoted the first verse of
Psalm 22, alluding to the fact that His suffering had been
prophesied long ago. At the time David wrote that Psalm,
crucifixion hadn’t yet been invented!
2. Isaiah also prophesied incredibly specific details about the
life, suffering, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus about
700 years in advance? Just check out Isaiah 53.
3. There are more than 300 prophecies about the Messiah in
the Old Testament scriptures that were fulfilled by Jesus Christ?
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They include Deuteronomy 18:15, Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah
7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 53, Ezekiel 37:26-27, Jeremiah
31:15, Daniel 9:25-26, Micah 5:2, Zechariah 9:9 etc.
4. The Bible does not say how many wise men came to
see Jesus? The traditional number of three came about
because three gifts are mentioned. Read Matthew 2.
5. The name “Jesus” was given to Mary by an angel of
God called Gabriel (Luke 1:26-31)? He also told Joseph that
Mary was pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph
was going to divorce Mary, but the angel told him not to
do this, and to name the child “Jesus.”
6. “Christ” isn’t Jesus’ surname? We hear “Jesus Christ” so
often that it’s easy to think “Christ” is His surname, but
it’s not. In first-century Palestine, people didn’t have last
names but were identified by referencing their parents. For
example, talking about Jesus, they said, ‘Is this not Jesus,
the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know?”
(John 6:42). Christ comes from the Greek “Christos,” which
means “anointed one.”
7. Jesus had several siblings? His four (4) brothers’ names
were given as James, Joseph, Judas and Simon. His sisters’
names and their number were however not given in the
Bible.
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ABSTAIN FROM
THE ACT
(Take A Stand In
His Word)
TO THE BIBLE
Saturday,
1 Timothy 1:8-11 NIV
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“We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. We also know
that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers
and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious,
for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the
sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave
traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary
to the sound doctrine that conforms to the gospel concerning the
glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.”
LET’S TALK
A
s Christians, we must stand on God’s Word
and not go with the world and its secular or
political opinions. The Bible says, “Do not love or cherish
the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone
loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. For all that
is in the world—the lust of the flesh [craving for sensual
gratification] and the lust of the eyes [greedy longings of
the mind] and the pride of life [assurance in one’s own
resources or in the stability of earthly things]—these do not
come from the Father but are from the world [itself]” (1
John 2:15-16 AMPC).
For example, homosexuality is not a newfangled
concept as many think; it dates back to Bible days, as far
back as the book of Genesis! The Bible clearly condemns
it (1 Corinthians 6:9), and that’s one of the reasons they’re
trying to get rid of the Bible in some parts of the world.
But that’s never going to happen. There’re even so-
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called “ministers” who profess to be gay and have become
advocates.
Satan’s plan is to make sure that you’re vexed to
compromise but be smart. In spite of all his shenanigans, you
must stick to God’s Word. In John 14:15 AMPC, Jesus said,
“If you [really] love Me, you will keep (obey) My commands.”
The proof of your love for Him is keeping His Word, and His
Word adjures you to abstain from the act.
Go Deeper
1 Timothy 1:9-11; Romans 1:26-32
Pray
Dear Father, thank you for the Holy Spirit who guides me in the
way of righteousness and true holiness. I’m forever established
in your Word. I pray for those whose minds have been blinded,
that the influence of the devil is broken in their lives, and that
henceforth, their hearts are open to receive your love for them,
and be translated from darkness into the glorious liberty of the
sons of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 11:37-54, Judges 5-6
Romans 8:20-28, Psalm 112-113
Act
Spend time to pray for those you know who might be involved
in the act of homosexuality. Declare that the light of the glorious
Gospel of Jesus Christ shines upon their hearts and that they are
brought into the glorious liberty of the sons of God.
My Notes
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HIS ROBE DIPPED
IN BLOOD
(His Blood: An Irrefutable
Proof Of Purchase)
Sunday,
TO THE BIBLE Revelation 19:11-13 MSG
“…I saw Heaven open wide—and oh! A white horse and its Rider.
The Rider, named Faithful and True, judges and makes war in
pure righteousness. His eyes are a blaze of fire, on his head many
crowns. He has a Name inscribed that’s known only to himself.
He is dressed in a robe soaked with blood, and he is addressed as
“Word of God.””
LET’S TALK
T
oday’s opening verse talks about the second
coming of our Lord Jesus, as He rides on a white
horse, wearing a robe dipped in blood. Notice that John
didn’t say His robe was red; that’s very significant. The woman
on the beast in Revelation 17:4 was dressed in purple and
red clothes: “The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet….”
Jesus, on the other hand, was wearing a robe dipped in blood.
So, what does this mean?
When you want to lay claims to something you bought,
you take the receipt. Jesus bought the whole world: “...The
kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a
man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that
he has and buys that field” (Matthew 13:44). Verse 38 shows
us that the field is the world. Now, here’s Jesus coming out
of heaven to the earth with His only receipt—His blood and
He’s robed with it—His proof of purchase of the whole world!
1 Corinthians 6:20 also says, “For you were bought
at a price...” and that purchase wasn’t made with ordinary
materials like silver, gold, and precious stones. His blood was
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the currency with which He paid for the sins of the whole world
(1 Peter 1:18-19). Having paid the great price for our sins, Jesus
purchased us as gifts for God (Revelation 5:9 TLB).
Jesus paid for your life; so, you’re not your own anymore.
Therefore, live on earth for Him alone because His blood,
which represents His life, is your true value. His blood gives you
remission, justification, access, fellowship, cleansing and the
blessings of the New Testament. Hebrews 9:12 says, “He went
once for all into the [Holy of] Holies [of heaven], not by virtue of
the blood of goats and calves [by which to make reconciliation
between God and man], but His own blood, having found and
secured a complete redemption (an everlasting release for us)”
(AMPC). Glory to God!
Go Deeper
1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Galatians 2:20; 1 Peter 1:18-19
Speak
Lord Jesus, thank you for paying the price that I could never
have paid, in demonstration of the Father’s unconditional love,
mercy and overwhelming kindness towards me. Thank you for
purchasing me as a precious gift for the Father! Now I live joyfully
in righteousness, free to serve you without guilt, inferiority or
condemnation. Hallelujah!
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 12:1-21, Judges 7-8
Romans 8:29-39, Psalm 114-115
Act
Throughout your day, thank the Lord Jesus for His inestimable
sacrifice and payment in blood for you.
My Notes
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WHAT JUDGMENT
IS AHEAD?
(Stand Before The
Judgment Seat Of Christ)
TO THE BIBLE
Monday,
10
2 Corinthians 5:10
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that
each one may receive the things done in the body, according to
what he has done, whether good or bad. “
LET’S TALK
A
young guy once asked me, “Pastor Chris, are
Christians going to stand before the Great White
Throne and the Judgment Seat of Christ, and what’s the
difference between these two?” I went on to explain that the
Judgment Seat of Christ is very different from the Great White
Throne judgment. The Great White Throne judgment is the
most terrifying of all judgments, and it’s reserved for sinners
alone. The Judgment Seat of Christ, on the other hand, is
where we, God’s children, receive our rewards one by one
from the Master, and not in groups (2 Corinthians 5:10).
Now, notice what the Bible says in our opening
scripture: “…in the body....” This “body” refers to the Body of
Christ. When you were born again, you were baptised into
the Body of Christ, and you’ve been there ever since. So, how
have you functioned in the Body thus far? Have you done
good or bad in the Body? Remember, everyone of us will
receive a reward for the things done in the Body, whether
good or bad.
Another thing is that, at the Judgment Seat of Christ,
not one of us in Christ will be condemned: “Therefore judge
nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both
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bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the
counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from
God” (1 Corinthians 4:5). We’re all going to be praised, even
though it’s a judgment where we’ll give account.
“So, what about the bad things a Christian might have
done?” someone may ask. The answer is in 1 Corinthians 3:1315: “Each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it,
because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s
work, of what sort it is. If anyone’s work which he has built on it
endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned, he
will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through
fire.” It’s all about your work for the Lord, so do more for the
Lord and serve Him with wholehearted devotion. Hallelujah!
Go Deeper
Revelation 22:12; 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
Speak
Dear Lord Jesus, I thank you for the privilege and opportunity
to participate in the propagation of the Gospel. I look forward
excitedly to that great day when I’ll stand before you and give
account of everything I did in the Body. I’m overjoyed knowing
that all my services and sacrifices for the Kingdom aren’t in vain!
What a day of rejoicing it will be! Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 12:22-48, Judges 9
Romans 9:1-13, Psalm 116-117
Act
Meditate on Romans 14:10-11.
My Notes
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HE’S NOT
FAR AWAY!
(The Holy Spirit Dwells
Inside You!)
Tuesday,
11
TO THE BIBLE John 14:10
“Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me?
The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority;
but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.”
LET’S TALK
I
n their ignorance, some Christians sing songs
like “Draw me nearer to you, O Lord!” Others are
concerned that their prayers won’t go beyond the ceiling.
They believe God is far above in Heaven while they are down
below on Earth. The truth is, you don’t need your prayers
to reach the sky or to draw closer to the Lord because He’s
already inside you! Ask yourself, “How much “nearer” can I
get to someone who’s right inside me?” Do you get it now?
The God to whom you pray is right inside you, where you
are, under the ceiling!
Christianity is Christ in you, not Christ with you, or
among you, but in you. There’s a distinct difference. When
you realise that this great God of glory, in all His fullness and
power, truly lives in you, it’ll change the way you think and the
way you live; you’ll have a completely different perspective
on life. This is why you need to practise and train yourself to
have the consciousness of the indwelling Christ.
Have the mentality of Jesus. When He was on earth,
He lived in union with the Father, and was constantly mindful
of the Father’s indwelling presence. In our opening verse,
where He said, “...the Father who dwells in Me...,” He was
referring to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is co-equal with
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God. He is the Father who lives in you! So, you see, He’s not far
away; He’s in you!
1 Corinthians 6:17 talks about our inseparable union with
Jesus; it says, “But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with
Him.” This is the reason you can enjoy rich fellowship with Him,
and walk in union with Him. There’s no need to try to reach out
to Him, crying out as though He were far away. Everywhere
you are, He’s in you, and you’re in Him.
He is your home; you were born into Him when you were
born again. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is
a new creation…”; you live, move and have your being in Him.
Like Jesus, be bold to say, “I am in the Father, and the Father is
in me” (John 14:11). Glory to God!
Go Deeper
John 14:16-18; Galatians 4:6; Colossians 1:26-27
Pray
Dear Father, I thank you for making my heart your home,
thus making me inseparably one with you and allowing me
to enjoy rich fellowship with you. Thank you for the glory of
your presence in my life and the transformation from glory
to glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 12:49-59, Judges 10-11
Romans 9:14-25, Psalm 118
Act
Take the next fifteen minutes in fellowship with the Holy Spirit as
you pray and sing passionately in other tongues.
My Notes
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GOD’S ANSWER TO
MAN’S CRY
(Righteousness Revealed
Through The Gospel)
TO THE BIBLE
Wednesday,
12
Romans 1:16-17 NIV
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of
God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the
Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of
God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,
just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.””
LET’S TALK
E
ven as a young student, I prioritised preaching the
Gospel above all else. Most of my classmates didn’t
understand why I spent so much time holding large crusades
in which I led many people to Christ and filled them with
the Holy Spirit. What they didn’t realise was that I possessed
something the world required: the Gospel, God’s solution to
all of man’s problems.
Many have wondered what it means to be righteous
before God; and some have thought they’ll find the answer
to living righteously from their religious leaders. However,
the righteousness of God is only revealed in the Gospel of
Jesus Christ. Until one accepts this Gospel, he or she will never
know or receive the righteousness of God and be able to live
a righteous life.
This righteousness is the rightness of God in the human
spirit. It’s the nature of God which gives anyone the ability to
stand in the presence of God without condemnation, guilt,
fear or inferiority. It’s the ability to stand in fellowship and
rightness with God.
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This is why we can’t afford to be quiet about the Gospel.
It’s God’s answer to man’s cry. There’s no other way for men
to receive salvation, learn and understand the righteousness of
God, and come into an extraordinary fellowship and oneness
with the Lord outside of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So, preach
the Gospel. Spread the good news of righteousness to everyone
in your world, being absolutely convinced that it’s man’s only
way to be made right with God.
If you’ve never been born again, now is the time: Confess
the Lordship of Jesus over your life, believing in your heart that
God raised Him from the dead. Accordingly, the life and nature
of God will be imparted to your spirit—with the ability to walk
in, and manifest the righteousness of God. Hallelujah!
Go Deeper
Pray
Romans 10:9-10 NIV; Romans 3:20-22;
Romans 4:1-5
Dear Father, I thank you for your righteousness that’s unveiled
through the Gospel, and your grace to save, heal, deliver, uplift,
and prosper all those who embrace Christ’s saving power. As
the message of salvation gets into men’s hearts today, faith is
ignited in them to receive the gift of righteousness, as eternal
life is imparted to their spirits, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 13:1-21, Judges 12-13
Romans 9:26-33, Psalm 119:1-40
Act
Create an evangelism schedule that guides you in preaching
the Gospel to at least five people each day of the year.
My Notes
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PROPHECY—YOUR
WAR STRATEGY
(Weaponise Prophecies In
Your Fight Of Faith)
TO THE BIBLE
Thursday,
13
1 Timothy 1:18 NIV
“Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the
prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you
may fight the good fight.”
LET’S TALK
“S
tella, I know you said we should prophesy whenever
we pray, but I’m still not sure why. Is it really that
important?” Rhoda inquired of her older sister.
“Yes, Rhoda, it is! When you prophesy, you’re wielding
a powerful weapon in the realm of the spirit, and satan can’t
withstand you!” was Stella’s reply.
I love the Passion Translation of the above verse: “…Use
your prophecies as weapons….” This means weaponising the
prophecies that have been spoken concerning you. Use the
prophetic word concerning your life, future, ministry, schoolwork,
etc. as a weapon in prosecuting the good fight of faith.
Ephesians 6:17 sheds more light on this; it says, “And take
the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the
word of God.” The sword of the spirit refers to the spoken word,
and the spoken word is the prophetic word. It’s an offensive
weapon.
There’re two things here about prophecies: There’s the
prophecy that’s spoken over your life as an individual, and
there’s also the Word of God that’s already been written, which
the Bible refers to as “...a more sure word of prophecy...” (2 Peter
1:19 KJV). When you take that word that’s been written about
you and utter it in faith, that’s prophecy; you’re speaking forth
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“Rhema” which the Bible describes as the sword of the Spirit in
Ephesians 6:17.
For example, the Bible says, “You are of God, little children,
and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater
than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). That’s the written word
(Greek=Logos). But when Satan comes out against you or you want
to launch an offensive against him, you say, “Devil, I’m born of God,
and I’ve overcome you because it’s written: Greater is He that’s in
me than he that’s in the world.” Instantly, you’ve weaponised that
scripture! When you utter those words as “Rhema,” they become
the Word of God in your mouth. And the Word of God in your
mouth is God talking. That’s what we do in prayer; we speak forth
the “Rhema” of God in supplications, prayers, intercessions, and
giving of thanks in line with 1 Timothy 2:1.
Go Deeper
1 Timothy 1:18 GNB; Hosea 14:2; 2 Peter 1:21 AMPC
Pray
Thank you, Father, for the power of your Word and for making
salvation available to all men. Every soul is yours because they
were purchased at a cost. I pray today that many people around
the world will hear and receive the message of your love and saving
power, that it will penetrate their hearts and impart righteousness
to them, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 13:22-35, Judges 14-16
Romans 10:1-10, Psalm 119:41-64
Act
Right now, speak words of prophecy about your life and future.
My Notes
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TRUST IN GOD
ALONE
(The Lord Is Absolutely
Trustworthy)
TO THE BIBLE
Friday,
14
Psalm 146:3 GNB
“Don’t put your trust in human leaders; no human being can save
you.”
LET’S TALK
I
decided very early on in my life that I wouldn’t
live an empty life. I desired to live with purpose,
confidence, and certainty whilst understanding God’s plan.
I wanted to put my life in the Lord’s hands. I didn’t want
to do things simply because everyone else did. But how
would I know what He desired? How could I entrust my life
to God if I didn’t know Him?
This decision led me to study the Bible and be guided
by the Holy Spirit into the revelation of His truths. That’s
one book that never speculates! In it, I discovered that God
was more passionate about my success, victory, and joy
than I could ever be. I discovered He loved me more than
I loved myself. Then it was easy for me to trust Him, let go
of my own dreams and pursuits, and follow His divine plan.
As a Christian, put your trust in God alone. Don’t put
your trust in the failing systems of this world. Don’t put
your faith in a government, a society, or any other form of
authority. The Bible says, “It is better to trust in the LORD
than to put confidence in princes” (Psalm 118:9). Man will
always fail, so don’t live your life relying on systems and
structures created by man for your success and prosperity.
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You were made to put your faith in God and His Word.
You’ve got to start practising relying on God. Our opening
verse says, “Don’t put your trust in human leaders; no human
being can save you.” The 5th verse says, “Happy are those
who have the God of Jacob to help them and who depend
on the LORD their God” (Psalm 146:5 GNB). Put your trust in
God. Study His Word. Get to know Him; to know Him is to
trust Him.
When you know Him, you’ll make an unqualified
commitment to Him. You’d never think that, somehow, you’d
end up a failure. It’s impossible! He loves you and certainly
wouldn’t allow anything to destroy you. It doesn’t matter
what’s going on in the world; you can trust Him to take care
of you and shield you from all evil. Glory to God!
Go Deeper
Jeremiah 17:7-8; Jeremiah 29:11 NIV; Matthew 11:28 TPT
Speak
Dear Lord, I am grateful for your love, grace, and kindness. Thank
you for the Holy Spirit who dwells within me and guides me
through life. I place my trust in you without reservation, placing
myself in your guiding arms, under your Lordship, for an everglorious and excellent life. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 14:1-24, Judges 17-18
Romans 10:11-21, Psalm 119:65-80
Act
Study and meditate on Proverbs 3:5-6 GNB.
My Notes
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PUZZLE
Across
CLUES
Down
4 Peter’s and Andrew’s occupation 1 Father-in-law of Caiaphas the high
priest [Hint: John 18:13] (5).
before Jesus called them (7).
7 He was killed by three darts shot 2 She went up yearly to worship God
into his heart. [Hint: 2 Samuel 18:14] in Shiloh and prayed for a baby (6).
(7).
3 The Roman Governor who presided
10 Garden where Jesus prayed over Jesus’ trial (6).
after the Last Supper (10).
5 Number of deacons chosen to help
11 He was the master craftsman in food distribution in Acts 6 (5).
for the work on the tabernacle
6 He asked God to enlarge his
[Hint: Exodus 31:1-5] (8).
territory {Hint: 1 Chronicles 4:10] (5).
15 He was with Apostle Paul when
he wrote the letter to Philemon (7). 8 The last king Daniel served under
in the Bible (14).
16 Name of the woman who hid
9 He climbed up into a sycomore
the spies at Jericho. (5).
tree to see Jesus (9).
18 This prophetess told Barak to
defeat Sisera and Jabin’s army 12 Abraham’s nephew (3).
[Hint: Judges 4:10-16] (7).
13 He was slain for holding the horns
19 Number of days Lazarus was of the altar in the tabernacle [Hint: 1
Kings 2:28-34] (4)
dead before Jesus raised him (4).
20 This apostle was exiled to the 14 Matthew’s occupation before he
followed Jesus (3,9)
island of Patmos (4).
24 Melchizedec gave these to 17 He bought Joseph from the
Abram [Hint: Genesis 14:14-18] Midianite traders (8).
(5,3,4).
18 Book of the Bible where we find
25 Member of the Jewish ruling “Nebuchadnezzar’s image” (6).
council who came secretly to Jesus
21 Jacob’s wife, Rachel, died giving
at night. (9).
birth to ____________ (8).
26 This Apostle took the Gospel to
22 Tribe of Israel that received
the city of Samaria (6).
no inheritance of land [Hint:
27 This queen refused to appear Deuteronomy 10:9] (4).
before her husband, the king, at
23 City where Jesus’ disciples were
his command [Hint: Esther 1] (6).
first called “Christians.” (7).
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CHECK YOUR
HEART
(Cultivate A Perfect Heart
And A Willing Mind)
TO THE BIBLE
Saturday,
15
2 Corinthians 5:10
“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and
serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the
Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the
thoughts....”
LET’S TALK
W
hatever you do for the Lord, the heart from
which it comes and the attitude with which you
carry it out matter. God searches all hearts and understands
all the thoughts and goings-on in our minds. So He seeks
a perfect heart and a willing mind. He said in 2 Corinthians
8:12, “For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted....”
Remember what the Bible says of Amaziah the King:
He did what was right in the sight of God, but not with
a perfect heart (2 Chronicles 25:2). But how’s your heart
going to be right with God? How’s your mind going to
be willing? It is done through the Word. A heart that’s
perfect and willing is one that’s yielded to the Word, one
that’s sanctified, renewed, and under the sway of the Spirit
through the Word.
The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 4:6, “For it is the God
who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has
shone in our hearts....” How did He do it? Through the
Word! His Word illuminates our hearts to know His will.
Then, in Romans 12:2, it says, “And do not be conformed
to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
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mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable
and perfect will of God.” You wouldn’t know God’s mind, His
thoughts, opinions, or His perfect will concerning anything if
you didn’t know His Word.
That’s the reason you must study and know the
Scriptures for yourself. Jesus said, “...You are mistaken, not
knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God...” (Matthew
22:29). If you want to serve God rightly, then get to know
the Word. It’s about the Scriptures getting into your spirit
and culturing your mind. Give more attention to studying
the Scriptures for the wisdom and insight of the Spirit, by
which He gives you guidance on how to serve God truly, with
a pure heart and a willing mind.
Go Deeper
1 Samuel 16:7; Proverbs 23:26
Speak
I have a heart that loves the Lord, wants to serve Him truly, and
desires to please Him always. And by the Word, my attitude toward
God and to service in His Kingdom is inspired by and reflects His
love. Always and in all circumstances, the mind of God is revealed
to me through the Word, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 14:25-15:1-10, Judges 19-21
Romans 11:1-12, Psalm 119:81-104
Act
Meditate on the opening scripture throughout today.
My Notes
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YOUR RIGHTEOUS
REIGN
(You’re Called To Reign In
Righteousness)
TO THE BIBLE
Sunday,
16
Romans 5:17
“For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one,
much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift
of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.”
LET’S TALK
“L
eanna, have you seen the new exchange student
Alicia? “I like the way she speaks...” Steven began.
“How could you not, Steve? She struts about like she’s
some kind of royalty!” Leanna shot back.
“Because that’s who I am!” Alicia responded. She had
walked in unnoticed and overheard the conversation. “God’s
Word says I’m righteous like He is and that I’m royalty; that’s
why I act and speak the way I do,” she continued.
“Can you tell us more about this, Alicia?” Steve inquired.
In this life, every child of God is a king and is called to
reign in righteousness. Righteousness gives you the ability to
stand in the presence of God without condemnation; to stand
in fellowship with God, having His rightness in your spirit. This
is where our audacity of faith comes from.
It’s the reason we’re bold to make demands in His
Name, decree a thing and have it established. It’s because
our righteousness is of Him; it’s not what you did or didn’t do,
but what Jesus did! God declared you righteous freely, and
declared Himself to be righteous by so doing: “To demonstrate
at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just
and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus” (Romans
3:26). Hallelujah!
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Righteousness makes you a master in life; it gives you
dominion. God has imparted His nature of righteousness to
you, and that’s what makes you like Him. That nature makes
you think, see, and talk like Him. You’ve been raised to His level
through Christ. You’ve received grace to reign over and above
Satan and the elements of this world. This makes you a victor
not a victim (1 John 4:4).
The Bible says He’s made us kings and priests and we
shall reign on the earth. Kings reign by issuing decrees and
pronouncements; Ecclesiastes 8:4 says, “Where the word of a
king is, there is power; and who may say to him, “What are you
doing?” No wonder the Bible says you shall decree a thing, and
it shall be established unto you (Job 22:28).
Go Deeper
Romans 5:17 AMPC; Romans 5:20-21; Revelation 5:10
Pray
Holy and righteous Father, thank you for giving me your
righteousness and granting me the ability to boldly stand
before you without guilt, condemnation, inferiority, or blame.
In righteousness, I reign and rule in life, bringing glory to
your Name. I walk in perpetual victory, manifesting your
glory in every place, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 15:11-32, Ruth 1-4
Romans 11:13-24, Psalm 119:105-128
Act
As a king, begin to declare the peace of God in all the nations.
My Notes
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BE THOROUGHLY
SEASONED
(Condition Your Mind
Completely With The Word)
TO THE BIBLE
Monday,
17
Romans 12:2 AMPC
“Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and
adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed
(changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals
and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what
is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing
which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].”
LET’S TALK
I
learnt of an ignorant young Christian who barred his
friends from entering his house in the height of the
Covid debacle, all because he’d heard they weren’t following
some safety precautions. He’d studied and practised the
precautions on himself so thoroughly that he was now an
“expert” in the field. What he hadn’t realised was that his
mind had now been conditioned to believe some falsities and
lies from the world. How I wish he had allowed the Word to
condition him instead!
There’s something very significant that God’s Word
can do for you; the Word can so condition and season your
mind that you start thinking like God. That’s amazing! It’s
the reason we’re admonished to renew our minds with the
Word through meditation. When the Word gets into you
through meditation, you’re programmed to live accordingly.
Circumstances, the world around you, and other voices may
try to sway you from the Word, but they won’t succeed if your
spirit is conditioned by the Word. Rather than feed on the
garbage from the world on social media, movies, the Internet
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etc., get yourself conditioned by the Word!
For example, if you’ve been timid or afraid, meditate on
the Word. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit
of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Keep
affirming, “I have a sound mind; I’m bold, courageous, and full
of power.” Before long, the Word will season you with boldness,
courage and excellence; you’ll become audacious in faith.
The Word in you is the foundation for a great life. The
Word in you makes you impregnable to the crises of life; it makes
you think, see and act from the viewpoint of advantage and
victory only. With such a mentality, everything you do prospers;
you walk in excellence and grace. It makes no difference the
challenges you face or who might be working against you;
you’re unperturbed, because the Word has conditioned your
spirit to know that nothing and no one can successfully stand
against you.
Go Deeper
Romans 12:2 AMPC; Joshua 1:8; Colossians 3:16
Speak
The Word of God is transforming my mind and programming my
spirit for greatness, success, and excellence. I’m bold, courageous,
and audacious in my faith; I think Kingdom thoughts and see only
from the perspective of the Word because the Word cultures my
mind and conditions my spirit. Glory to God!
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 16, 1 Samuel 1-2
Romans 11:25-36, Psalm 119:129-144
Act
Meditate on Colossians 3:16 in the Amplified Classic Version.
My Notes
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FOLLOW THE
MASTER’S EXAMPLE
(The Lord Jesus Was A Master
Soulwinner, Copy Him)
TO THE BIBLE
Tuesday,
18
Matthew 4:19 NIV
““Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for
people.””
LET’S TALK
“L
ord, why am I having difficulties winning souls in
my neighbourhood? I’ve tried talking to some
people about You, but they just make fun of me and wouldn’t
listen.” These are some of the thoughts that in the minds of
many young Christians when they face challenges in their
soul winning efforts. But the question is, are they copying the
Lord Jesus or just trying to do it on their own?
The Lord Jesus was a Master soul winner. Follow His
examples. One day, He encountered a certain woman at the
well of Samaria and engaged her in dialogue. The woman
came to draw water from the well. But to get her attention,
the Lord initiated a conversation with her on something that
was of interest to her—the water. When the Master had her
undivided attention, he witnessed to her, and she believed
and went about telling others about her encounter with Him.
Hallelujah!
Everything the Master did was always geared towards
winning souls into the Kingdom. It was His topmost priority.
“But, Pastor, how do I engage my friends in a conversation in
order to lead them to Christ?” you might ask. That’s simple;
take a cue from the Master. To witness to others, Jesus always
knew how to engage them in a conversation about a topic
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that was of interest to them. Observe what your friends might
be interested in, and initiate a conversation along that line.
You can ask them to explain something to you about
a book or magazine they might be holding or reading, and
then you listen with rapt attention. If you do, they’re more likely
to also give you their attention when you start witnessing to
them.
The Lord may give you specific instructions about
someone to whom you must bear witness. At such times, don’t
procrastinate; go right ahead and follow the Lord’s guidance.
Do exactly what He tells you to do or say. Everything in your life
should be centered on winning people to Jesus Christ; there is
no higher priority for a Christian than this; therefore, make it
the top of your list.
Go Deeper
Pray
1 Corinthians 9:16; Acts 17:22-34
Blessed Father, I thank you for the Holy Spirit who lives within
me, making me an able steward and minister of the mysteries
of Christ. I take advantage of the opportunities I have today
to preach Christ to those whom you’ve ordained to receive
salvation through me; they’re turned from darkness to light
and established in your righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 17:1-19, 1 Samuel 3-7
Romans 12:1-8, Psalm 119:145-160
Act
Study Psalm 81:10 meditatively and ensure you win a soul for the
Lord Jesus today.
My Notes
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YOU CAN’T BE
DECEIVED!
(There’s Truth In
Your Spirit)
TO THE BIBLE
Wednesday,
19
2 Thessalonians 2:13
“...We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren
beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you
for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the
truth.”
LET’S TALK
W
ith so much false information floating around
today, some people have become perplexed
and unsure of what to believe. But that isn’t you! Yes, some
people are always at odds with the truth, but you’re not one
of them. You were chosen to understand and accept the
truth. According to the Bible, wisdom is known and justified
among her children (Luke 7:35), and wisdom is truth.
Even if you hear religious messages and various things
about God, one thing is certain: When God’s true Word
reaches you, it will be accompanied by a conviction of truth!
God “chose you for salvation through sanctification by the
Spirit and belief in the truth,” according to our opening verse.
Salvation could only work for you if the Holy Spirit sanctified
you and you believed the truth.
So the Holy Spirit distinguishes you to believe the
truth because knowing and believing the truth requires
God’s grace. As a result, you will never have to worry about
determining the difference between truth and falsehood.
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Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth
shall make you free” (John 8:32). The truth of God always
blesses, lifts, strengthens, and protects. The truth instils love
in you and causes you to walk and talk like Christ. It does not
cause confusion, and it carries no hatred, bitterness, or fear.
Because truth is in your spirit, as you devote yourself to the
study of the Word, you will be able to judge everything with
the truth of God’s Word at all times.
Go Deeper
1 Timothy 4:1-2; John 8:32; John 17:17; James 1:18
Speak
The Holy Spirit has set me apart to know and believe the truth,
because I’ve been chosen to salvation through sanctification of the
Spirit and belief of the truth. Satan has nothing in me! I declare that
the hearts of men are open to truth, the truth of God’s Word, to
receive it and to live by it, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 17:20-18:1-14, 1 Samuel 8-10
Romans 12:9-21, Psalm 119:161-176
Act
Speak in tongues passionately right now and thank the Lord for
always guiding you in truth at all times.
My Notes
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THE FINAL
HOURS
(We’re In The Very
Last Days)
TO THE BIBLE
Thursday,
20
1 Corinthians 15:51-52
“Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all
be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last
trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised
incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”
LET’S TALK
W
hen reading about the last days in the Bible,
it’s necessary to consider the context first,
followed by the writer’s message. The “Last Days,” as they
are frequently mentioned in the Bible, refer to the days
preceding the millennial period. And the prophets who
used those terms specifically did not include the Church
age.
So, when we speak of the last days, we’re not referring
to the Jewish Calendar as provided by the prophets but
to the days before the Lord returns for His Church. There
are numerous indicators that should alert you to where
we are now and how much time the world has before the
judgements of the nations begin.
As a result, no matter where you are today, I want
you to know that Jesus is on His way. There are those of
us who believe this and are waiting for Him. Some others
don’t believe He’s coming, and, thus, aren’t expecting Him.
But He is coming, and He is coming for those who “...love
his appearing” (2 Timothy 4:8 KJV), those who are looking
forward to Him. “Blessed are those servants whom the
master, when he comes, will find watching...” (Luke 12:37),
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those who say, “...Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20).
From today, live your life waiting for and expecting
Him. Remember, He levitated out of this world about two
thousand years ago. All of the prophecies about His coming
are being fulfilled right before our eyes. Most importantly, He
said, “...Surely I am coming quickly...” (Revelation 22:20).
He’s on His way to take His Church. Do you belong to
His Church? On that day, it will not be a gradual process;
it will happen in an instant, in the blink of an eye; we will
be raptured out of this world to meet the Lord in the air.
Don’t be caught off guard. Maintain your faith in Christ, in
righteousness, and in living for Him.
Go Deeper
2 Peter 3:3-5; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
Pray
Dear Father, thank you for the blessing and ministry of the
Holy Spirit in my life, who guides and keeps me on the path of
righteousness as I await your glorious return. I pray even now,
for those who are yet to receive the Gospel, that they be pricked
in their hearts by the message of the saving grace of Christ and
experience the peace and assurance that come from receiving this
glorious Gospel, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 18:15-43, 1 Samuel 11-13
Romans 13:1-14, Psalm 120-122
Act
Tell at least five people today that the Lord will soon return for
His Church.
My Notes
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THE JOINT
SITTING
(Jesus’ Authority Has Been
Extended To You)
TO THE BIBLE
Friday,
21
Ephesians 2:6
“(God) raised us up together, and made us sit together in the
heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
LET’S TALK
T
he expression, “sit together” in Ephesians 2:6 is
from the Greek “sugkathizō” and it refers to a
“joint sitting.” It’s a legal term, and it means Jesus’ authority
has been extended to us; we’re using the same authority
with Him. Thus, everything Jesus utters is in our name,
and everything we utter is in His Name. He doesn’t decide
without us, and we don’t make a decision without Him. This
is extremely profound!
Our joint sitting is heavenly, not earthly. It has
been decided from on high. We are Jesus’ earthly legal
representatives today. What we say on earth is endorsed by
Him. Understanding this is critical. It means that you can take
a stand on God’s Word and effect a change on the basis of
this understanding, and it will be approved by God.
Some believe that nothing will change until all
Christians around the world band together to oppose Satan
and his antics and deception. But consider this: Our opening
verse—Ephesians 2:6—was not written to the Corinthians,
nor was it sent to the Thessalonians; they were most likely
unaware of the information. So, not every Christian had the
same level of faith or knowledge then, nor do they now.
However, what God expects is that those of us who
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have come to maturity, who have the understanding of His
Word and of the times, will take our stand and our place in
Christ to keep Satan under our feet where he belongs. That’s
what’s important. With this kind of knowledge, you maintain
control of things in your life, environment, and world. You nullify
Satan’s plans and works and pull them down by the power of
the living Christ. Don’t be troubled by what’s happening in the
world today; use your authority in Christ.
You reign in Him and through Him over Satan, darkness,
the world, and circumstances. Therefore, subdue your world.
Let nothing but Christ reign in your physical body, in your
school, in your family, and in your world. Remember, you’re
seated with Him in glory, with the same authority. Praise God
forevermore!
Go Deeper
Luke 10:19 AMPC; 1 John 4:17; Ephesians 1:20-23
Speak
The Lord Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father, far above
all principality, power, might, and dominion, and every name that
is named, and I have joint sitting with Him! I’m seated with Him
in glory. I reign in Him and through Him over Satan, darkness, the
world, and circumstances. Hallelujah!
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 19:1-27, 1 Samuel 14-15
Romans 14:1-11, Psalm 123-124
Act
Declare words of power based on your joint sitting with Christ now.
My Notes
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WORD
SCOPE
“EDIFY”
1 Corinthians 14:4 says, “He who speaks in a tongue edifies
himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.”
The Greek word translated “edify” is “oikodomeō,” and it
means “to construct or to build up, to embolden or charge
up like a battery.” The scripture is therefore telling us that
the one who speaks in other tongues builds himself up
like an edifice; he emboldens himself and charges himself
like a battery.
Speaking in tongues is the solution to fear and timidity.
If you ever become timid about anything, activate the
power within you by speaking in other tongues; you’ll find
yourself dealing wisely and soundly in the affairs of life.
Also, if you want to operate in the highest level of faith
which you’ve attained, then you must consistently speak
in other tongues.
In Jude 1:20, the Bible says when you speak in other
tongues you’re building yourself on your most holy faith.
That means the Spirit of God is able to take God’s Word
right into your spirit where it produces God’s kind of faith.
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ARE YOU WAITING
FOR A FEELING?
(Live By Faith And
Keep The Senses Out)
TO THE BIBLE
Saturday,
22
2 Corinthians 5:7 TPT
“...We live by faith, not by what we see with our eyes.”
LET’S TALK
O
nce, I asked someone, “What does the power
of God feel like and where do you feel it?” He
couldn’t tell. So, I began to explain it to him. We can have
feelings all over our body and recognise it’s the power of
God; we can have feelings in our hands and recognise it’s
the power of God. But here’s the question: What if you don’t
feel it? Will it mean God is no longer there, or His power is
absent?
That’s where a whole lot of people miss it. When you
feel the power or presence of God, it’s good, but God doesn’t
want you to feel anything for you to know He’s with you and
in you. This dependency on feelings has destroyed the faith
of many. He doesn’t work by feelings but by faith!
In the New Testament, it makes no difference whether
or not you feel the power or presence of God. I’ve felt the
power of God many times, and I’ve also had occasions where
I didn’t feel anything, but I had just as many results when I felt
it as when I didn’t, because I understood that the “feeling”
had nothing to do with it.
Understand something: the totality or fullness of the
Holy Spirit lives in you. It doesn’t get better than that. God
doesn’t increase Himself or reduce Himself in you. He dwells
in you in His full measure. Are you aware that God isn’t more
in heaven than He is in you? You’re His living tabernacle, His
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habitation, and His mobile headquarters.
You’re in Him, and He’s in you. In other words, you’ve
become His habitation, and He’s become your habitation.
Hallelujah! You live in Him, and He lives in you. This has fulfilled
the dream of Jesus Christ in His prayer to the Father in John
14:20: “...I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you....” The
Holy Spirit made it happen. You’re inseparably one with Him;
so, don’t rely on your feelings in relating with God; rely on His
Word.
God is a Spirit, and He relates with you, with your spirit,
through the Word. If you’d understand this, your whole life—
your ministry, your prayer life, your worship—will be completely
transformed and you’ll live every day in glory, dominion, and
excellence. Glory to God!
Go Deeper
Romans 8:8; Philippians 3:3; John 14:16-17
Speak
I live in Christ, and Christ lives in me! I’m His habitation, and He’s
my habitation! I’m walking in the light of my oneness with Him.
And my relationship and fellowship with Him blossom ever more
gloriously, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 19:28-48, 1 Samuel 16-17
Romans 14:12-23, Psalm 125-126
Act
Meditate on the opening scripture throughout today.
My Notes
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IS GOD
LISTENING?
(Discover The Real Blessing
Of Prayer)
TO THE BIBLE
Sunday,
23
1 John 5:14
“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask
anything according to His will, He hears us.“
LET’S TALK
ee you guys later; I’m going for evening prayers.”
“S
“Marcus, why are you always going for prayers; is there
any problem?” Cyril quizzed.
“No, there’s no problem at all; it’s just part of my
religious duty to God.”
“If I were you, I’d want to know that God actually hears
and answers my prayers.”
The real blessing of prayer isn’t that we can make
requests and supplications of our heavenly Father, but that
He responds to them all the time! Prayer is meaningless if
God never hears or responds. But, thank God, we have an
assurance—a guarantee to be heard when we pray: “And this
is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything
according to His will, He hears us” (1 John 5:14).
The confidence we have is that whenever we ask
anything or make any request according to His will, He
listens to us and responds. The first part of His response is
the consciousness and the confirmation that He gives to you
in your spirit that you’re being heard and answered; that’s a
great blessing!
In John 15:16 AMPC, Jesus said, “You have not chosen
Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you… that
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whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as presenting all
that I AM], He may give it to you.” How beautiful this is! You’re
ordained to receive answers when you make petitions or
decrees in the Name of Jesus.
We find another beautiful scripture in John 16:24. It says,
“Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you
will receive, that your joy may be full.” God’s desire is for you to
have your requests granted, so that your joy may be full. He’s
your loving heavenly Father, and you can be confident to table
your requests before Him with an assurance of a response. So,
always pray in confidence.
It’s never God’s will to withhold good things from you.
So, be confident to ask Him for the best things of life. If you’re
not confident before God, you can’t be effective in your walk
of faith.
Go Deeper
Speak
Mark 11:24; Psalm 6:9; 1 Peter 3:12
Gracious and righteous Father, I’m inspired by the truth of your
Word, your love, and your eternal kindness; even now, I’m
strengthened in my confidence to ask whatever I will, knowing that
it’s your delight to hear and answer my prayers. My joy is full today
as I receive answers to my prayers, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 20:1-19, 1 Samuel 18-19
Romans 15:1-9, Psalm 127-128
Act
Study and ponder on Matthew 7:11 AMPC.
My Notes
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DON’T GET
ENTANGLED!
(Live Purposefully
For Christ)
TO THE BIBLE
Monday,
24
Ephesians 5:15-16 AMPC
“Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily
and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible,
intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up
each opportunity], because the days are evil.”
LET’S TALK
R
ecent attempts by Satan to drive the world into
an environment of the antichrist (before the
Rapture) have resulted in a great deal of deception and
the devastation of lives and livelihoods. Thank God, the
Church stepped up to the plate and thwarted all of Satan’s
schemes and ploys. Hallelujah!
But why did these events even occur in the first place?
It was because many of God’s people were learning the
principles of the kingdom only to satisfy their desires and
measure their success by how many material possessions
they had. They started living as if this was the only world
there was, not recognising how brief life is here.
Regardless of who you are or what you do,
everything is about to come to an end. Live with intention
and purpose. Refuse to let anything divert your focus from
the Lord. Remember, profit is not godliness (1 Timothy
6:5). Do not assume that because you are accumulating
belongings and experiencing success in material pursuits,
you are carrying out God’s purpose. No, don’t gauge God’s
approval by earthly standards.
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Additionally, never feel as though you have lost
anything by serving the Lord with all of your heart and
resources because you don’t appear to possess many of
the material possessions of this world. Serving the Lord and
carrying out His will for your life are the finest things you can
do on this planet.
Get rid of any and all entanglements and burdens so
that you can serve the Lord happily and with a pure heart.
Don’t equate God’s prosperity with the world’s success
symbols. Regardless of any difficulties you may experience,
serve God with a perfect heart and be eager to thank Him.
Go Deeper
Speak
2 Timothy 3:1-2; Deuteronomy 10:12;
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Irrespective of the difficulties in today’s world and the challenges
that may come my way, I remain excited about Jesus, the Holy
Spirit, the Word of God, and serving the Lord! By the guidance
of the Spirit, I serve God joyfully and with a perfect heart, being
prepared and alert as the coming of the Lord draws near. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 20:20-21:1-4, 1 Samuel 20-22
Romans 15:10-19, Psalm 129-130
Act
Ponder on this verse of scripture: “No one serving as a soldier
gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his
commanding officer” (2 Timothy 2:4 NIV).
My Notes
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HE’S “ANOTHER
COMFORTER”
(The Holy Spirit—The One
Who Goes Alongside You)
TO THE BIBLE
Tuesday,
25
1 John 2:1 NIV
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But
if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus
Christ, the Righteous One.”
LET’S TALK
J
ohn the Apostle in 1 John 2:1 called the Lord Jesus
“our advocate with the Father.” The word translated
as “advocate” here is “paraklētos.” “Paraklētos” actually means
one that is called to go alongside or go together with you,
one that is called to aid; a helper.
It’s the same word the Master used in His reassuring
words in John 14:16 AMPC: “And I will ask the Father, and He
will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor,
Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain
with you forever.” This translation gives us seven beautiful
synonyms that come out of the word “paraklētos.” Comforter
is one; the others are Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate,
Strengthener, and Standby. Hallelujah!
Why did Jesus talk about “another Comforter” to
His disciples before His death, burial, and resurrection? It’s
because He was going away to the Father, and wouldn’t be
with them for much longer. For that reason, He’d ask the
Father to send them “another” Comforter, who would abide
with them forever!
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The word “another” is translated from the Greek word
“Allos.” “Allos” means another one of the same kind, quality and
type. So, He’s saying that this Comforter (the Holy Spirit) would
be like Himself. In John 14:17-18, He continued, “The Spirit of
truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees
Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you
and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to
you.”
Jesus, our Comforter, went to heaven, but He sent us the
Holy Spirit to take His place so we’ll never miss His presence.
Now, instead of walking the streets with you as Jesus did with
the disciples, He walks the streets in you. He’s in you and with
you forever. Praise God!
Go Deeper
Pray
Isaiah 9:6; John 14:18-19; John 15:26 AMPC
Dear Father, thank you for sending the Holy Spirit to live in
me. I acknowledge Him as my Comforter, Counselor, Helper,
Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby—always with
me and in me! He’s my refuge and strength. I’m yielded to Him,
to be led, guided, strengthened and taught the things of the
Kingdom of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 21:5-38, 1 Samuel 23-25
Romans 15:20-33, Psalm 131-132
Act
Commit to memory the seven synonyms of the word “paraklētos”
as given in the Amplified Classic Version.
My Notes
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MAKE NO
CARNAL CHOICES
(Think, See And Live
Spiritually)
TO THE BIBLE
Wednesday,
26
Proverbs 16:25 NIV
“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads
to death.”
LET’S TALK
I
n Genesis 13:14, God said to Abraham, “...Lift your
eyes now and look from the place where you are—
northward, southward, eastward, and westward.” Abraham
didn’t look with his physical eyes; that vision would have
been very limited. Rather, he looked in the spirit and saw
the whole world, because Romans 4:13 NASB says, “For the
promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would be
heir of the world was not through the Law, but through the
righteousness of faith.” Think about that!
However, this wasn’t the case with his nephew Lot.
When Lot had a similar opportunity, read what the Bible
says: “And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan,
that it was well watered everywhere…” (Genesis 13:10). Lot
was carried away by the lushness and plushness of the land,
what his physical eyes could see. Remember, Lot was also
a righteous man (2 Peter 2:7-8) but because he didn’t see
spiritually, he made wrong choices that messed up his life.
There’re Christians today who made certain choices
for which others applauded them, but those choices led or
would lead to their destruction. Therefore, I say to you: Don’t
make carnal choices. See in the Spirit, with the Spirit, and
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through the Spirit.
Let the Holy Spirit help you bring God’s dream that’s in
your heart to pass. See and live spiritually; that way, everything
about your life will have only one clear motive: how to continually
bring glory to Jesus Christ! So, in making life’s choices, let it
be with a heart of purity, a heart of righteousness—devoid of
fleshly and selfish inclinations.
Go Deeper
Colossians 3:1-2; Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:8-10
Pray
Dear Lord, all I ever want is to please you, walk in your perfect
will, and see your will and purpose established in the earth and in
the hearts of men as it is in heaven. Thank you for your glory in
my life, and the purity of my heart in serving you, as your Spirit
sanctifies me through and through, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 22:1-38, 1 Samuel 26-28
Romans 16:1-11, Psalm 133-134
Act
Study and meditate on Romans 8:6: “For to be carnally minded is
death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”
My Notes
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KEEP THE
ANIMOSITY AWAY
(Build On Love’s
Foundation)
TO THE BIBLE
Thursday,
27
Ephesians 5:2 NASB
“...Walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up
for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.”
LET’S TALK
“H
ow could I ever forget what Jess did to me?”
Henrietta argued. “She deliberately spread lies
about me. How do I forgive her?”
“I know it stings, but you have to choose to forgive her
and walk in love, even though you know she did you wrong
on purpose,” Angela gently admonished.
1 Corinthians 14:20 AMPC has a highly significant
admonition for God’s people. It says, “Brethren, do not be
children [immature] in your thinking; continue to be babes in
[matters of] evil, but in your minds be mature [men].” Babies
are incapable of maintaining animosity or being bitter. They
are too naive for that; they lack the intelligence to even
acknowledge that they have been wronged. God wants you
to live that way.
Don’t regard the wrong done to you by others to the
extent that you become bitter. The Bible says you shouldn’t
allow any root of bitterness to spring up in your heart and
trouble you, and then tells you why: it’ll defile you (Hebrews
12:15).
It makes no difference how “justified” you may think
you are to be angry, bitter, or offended; any action taken as
a result of bitterness has defilement in it. It’s only a matter of
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time before the decadence in it will manifest. Rather, build on
love’s foundation.
Remember what James 1:20 GNB says, “Human anger
does not achieve God’s righteous purpose.” Some people have
been wounded to the point of tears, and with bitterness in their
hearts, acted in a wrathful way. But you can’t move with anger
and expect that the righteousness of God is being fulfilled.
Also, be wise to recognise when those around you are
being motivated by some dissatisfaction, anger and frustration.
Correct them. Walk in love and the wisdom of God will guide
you in all your affairs.
Go Deeper
Speak
Ephesians 4:31 NIV; Proverbs 22:24-25;
Matthew 5:44
I give no room for anger or bitterness in my heart. I have the mind
of Christ, and God’s essence within me flows out like a stream as
I respond to everyone and every situation in love, humility, and
grace in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 22:39-65, 1 Samuel 29-31
Romans 16:12-27, Psalm 135-136
Act
It’s time to let go of any pain or hurt caused by previous disputes
with other people. Let the person(s) in question know you are
sorry and accept their apologies as well (if extended).
My Notes
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HIS MESSAGE TO
THE WHOLE WORLD
(Preach Jesus Everywhere
And To Everyone)
Friday,
28
TO THE BIBLE Acts 4:12 TLB
“There is salvation in no one else! Under all heaven there is no
other name for men to call upon to save them.”
LET’S TALK
T
he Gospel is for everybody; it’ll produce results in
the life of anyone who hears and believes it. But
for them to believe, they must hear it first. That’s where you
come in, for they can’t hear without a preacher (Romans
10:14). Our opening verse says, “There is salvation in no one
else! Under all heaven there is no other name for men to call
upon to save them.” There’s no other way; let’s not act as if
there’s another way.
Since Jesus is the only way, and we believe He is the
only way, then we can’t be quiet. We must tell everyone about
Him. If your parents aren’t born again, talk to them about
Jesus; share the Word of God with them. If you’re friends with
someone who’s not born again, talk to that person about
Jesus.
If you’re a student, preach Christ to your teachers,
lecturers and fellow students. Win everyone you can. When
you’re on the train, in a bus, taxi, or on a flight, talk about
Jesus. When you go to a shop, tell them about Jesus. It
doesn’t matter where you are; talk about Jesus! Preach the
Word everywhere and to everyone and inspire others to do
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the same.
Let’s fill the earth with the knowledge of Christ. Win souls
everywhere, for the time is short. Be bold about Jesus Christ.
If you have fears or you have any kind of hang-ups, throw
them all away; you’re a child of God; you’re a witness of the
love of Jesus Christ. Through you, He’s delivering men from
darkness into light and from the power of Satan unto God. He’s
establishing His righteousness and expanding His Kingdom in
the earth. Glory to God!
Go Deeper
Pray
Romans 1:16; 2 Corinthians 5:18 AMPC;
Mark 16:15
Dear Father, thank you for the glorious Gospel that you’ve
committed to my trust, asking me to be your partner in
soulwinning, to bless and transform lives with the news of your
saving power. I’m on the go with the Gospel, reaching out to
everyone in my world, and everywhere I go, the Lord confirms
His Word through me with signs following, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 22:66-23:1-25, 2 Samuel 1-3
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 137-138
Act
Go outdoors and tell at least five people about Jesus Christ and
His love for them today.
My Notes
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QU I Z
1. What kind of praying are we to give priority to, according
to the Scriptures?
A. Praying for the family members.
B. Praying to get into the right school.
C. Praying for those in authority, the nations’ leaders, and
all men.
D. None, all prayers are of the same priority.
(Hint: Read the message on April 1, 2023).
2. The “false prophets” referred to in 1 John 4:1 mean all of
these except this.
A. Preachers of pseudo-science.
B. Professors of deception.
C. Those inspired by demons to influence and sway the
world in these end-times.
D. The antichrist himself.
(Hint: Read the message on April 3, 2023).
3. What is true about the Epistles to the Church?
A. They are the revelation of the man, Christ Jesus.
B. They are the revelation of the Head of the Church.
C. They are the revelation of the Body of Christ.
D. Historical books of the New Testament.
(Hint: Read the message on April 4, 2023).
4. Jesus’ robe soaked in blood is talked about in _______________.
A. Revelation 17:4
B. Revelation 12:11
C. Revelation 5:9
D. Revelation 19:13
(Hint: Read the message on April 9, 2023).
5. Which of the following is not true.
A. The Judgment Seat of Christ is where Christians receive
their rewards one by one from the Master.
B. The Great White Throne judgment is reserved for sinners.
C. At the Judgment Seat of Christ, no Christian will be
condemned.
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D. The Judgment Seat of Christ is the same as the Great White
Throne Judgment.
(Hint: Read the message on April 10, 2023).
6. According to 1 Timothy 1:18, our prophecies are weapons in the
realm of the spirit.
A. True.
B. False.
(Hint: Read the message on April 13, 2023).
7. Being made the righteousness of God means all of these except
A. We can boldly make demands and decrees in His Name and have
them established.
B. You can be victimised but, in the end, you will endure to the end.
C. You become a master in life living in dominion.
D. You are raised to God’s level through Christ, having received
grace to reign over and above Satan and the elements of this world.
(Hint: Read the message on April 16, 2023).
8. One of the ways of following the Lord’s example in soulwinning is
A. Initiate conversations with the unsaved on something that’s of
interest to them before engaging with the message of the Gospel.
B. To start singing songs before the one you want to preach to.
C. Use riddles and jokes to get the unsaved’s attention.
D. Wear a suit all the time when sharing the Gospel.
(Hint: Read the message on April 18, 2023).
9. The “Last Days,” as frequently referred to in the Bible, are the days
preceding the millennial period.
A. True
B. False.
(Hint: Read the message on April 20, 2023).
10. What is the odd one out of the seven synonyms of the Holy Spirit?
A. Counselor.
B. Intercessor.
C. Interrogator.
D. Standby.
(Hint: Read the message on April 25, 2023).
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WHICH HOUSE
ARE YOU IN?
(Always Follow And Trust
God’s Word)
TO THE BIBLE
Saturday,
29
2 Samuel 3:1
“Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the
house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the
house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.”
LET’S TALK
T
he Bible tells us about the House of David and
the House of Saul. You get a clear picture of their
differences when you look at what happened in the days of
David as a young man , after God chose him to be king while
Saul was still alive.
Saul had turned his back on God. And the older he
got, the less he listened to God. Towards the end of his
life, he would even go to the witch of Endor; he was more
concerned about what the people thought than what God
thought.
Saul wanted to kill David because he realised God’s
hand was on David and his dream to maintain a lasting
dynasty was failing. But he didn’t succeed. Finally, Saul died;
but his house continued to persecute David because of their
selfish ambitions. That’s why the Bible says there was a long
war between the house of David and the house of Saul (2
Samuel 3:1).
The house of Saul had become the house of the flesh,
the house of sin and selfish ambitions. You could liken that to
God’s children today who, even though they were chosen by
God, aren’t listening to Him anymore. As a child of God, you
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must walk in the wisdom of God.
Be discerning! Let the Spirit of God guide you. Follow
and trust God’s Word, for therein lies your glory and victories
in life. Let the Word be the supreme authority by which you
judge all things and you’ll journey on the clear path of success,
victory, and progress. Hallelujah!
Go Deeper
Ephesians 4:14; Romans 8:5-8
Speak
The Word of God is the supreme authority by which I judge all
things. My path is forever flooded with light because my mind is
open to the Word and to the Holy Spirit for guidance, direction,
and instruction. Therefore, I journey on the clear path of progress,
victory, and success because I have the light of life. Praise God!
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 23:26-49, 2 Samuel 4-6
1 Corinthians 1:10-21, Psalm 139-140
Act
Declare that you’re of the House of David and that you’re
getting stronger and stronger by the day.
My Notes
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TILL WE LEAVE,
WE RULE!
(The Reign Of Jesus Christ
And His Church)
TO THE BIBLE
Sunday,
30
Ephesians 1:22-23
“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head
over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him
who fills all in all.”
LET’S TALK
T
he resurrection of Jesus Christ started a new reign,
the reign of His spiritual Kingdom. The Bible says,
“For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the
one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and
of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One,
Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:17). This is remarkable!
In Acts 13:38, the Bible says, “Therefore let it be known
to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the
forgiveness of sins.” This means forgiveness (remission) of sins
is through Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:9-10 also says, “...God
also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which
is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee
should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of
those under the earth.” This is extraordinary!
Jesus was raised from the dead and given the Name
that has power over all things, over all three domains:
heaven, earth and hell. He’s Lord and Master over all things!
Glory to God! From the time He began to reign through the
Church, He gave us the power of attorney to use His Name,
to exercise authority in His Name. Hallelujah!
As long as we are here on earth and can use the
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Name of Jesus, Satan and his band of evil conspirators and
henchmen can’t run this world. It’s impossible! That coexistence
of authorities is not possible. The power that the antichrist will
wield on earth will be absolute authority and power. But that
can’t happen while we’re here, because the dominion of the
Name of Jesus is over all nations.
The Bible says “...the Lord is King and rules the nations”
(Psalm 22:28 TLB). Therefore, serve Him joyfully and with all
your heart, knowing that you’re reigning in life through Jesus
Christ.
Go Deeper
Mark 16:17; Ephesians 1:19-23; Romans 5:17
Speak
Christ reigns through me and His righteousness is expressed
through me. Christ reigns in the nations. I take advantage of His
might, of His power, standing in His Name to break the influence
of Satan over the nations, over the peoples, over the leaders,
over the young ones all around the world! His righteousness fills
the earth and mantles the hearts of men, for all souls belong to
Him. Hallelujah.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
TWO YEAR
Luke 23:50-24:1-12, 2 Samuel 7-8 1 Corinthians 1:22-31, Psalm 141-142
Act
Use the Name of Jesus to decree and proclaim righteousness
and peace among the nations of the world.
My Notes
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Prayer of Salvation
W
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“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus
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me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe
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Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through
Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born
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ANSWERS
PUZZLE
ACROSS: 4 Fishing, 7 Absalom, 10 Gethsemane,
11 Bezaleel, 15 Timothy, 16 Rahab,
18 Deborah, 19 Four, 20 John,
24 Bread and wine, 25 Nicodemus,
26 Philip, 27 Vashti.
DOWN: 1 Annas, 2 Hannah, 3 Pilate, 5 Seven,
6 Jabez, 8 Nebuchadnezzar, 9 Zacchaeus,
12 Lot, 13 Joab, 14 Tax collector,
17 Potiphar, 18 Daniel, 21 Benjamin,
22 Levi, 23 Antioch.
Q UIZ
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. C
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