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Wednesday, December 2, 2015
ALL IS WELL (1)
READ 2 KINGS 4:22-26
MEMORISE: As it is written: "I have made you a father of many nations." He is our father in the sight of God, in Whom he believed - the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were. (Romans 4:17)

The devil fights only those he knows have great things to achieve in life - the visionary. You are one of them. 'All is well' is a faith mentality that allows peace to rule, and clears your mind amidst depression, worries, fear and anguish. You may be delayed in the way of success, but God will ensure that you are never denied as long as you play by His rule.
The Shunemite woman, though barren till old age, later gave birth to a son. But sad to say, the same son, no longer a baby by then, fell sick (severe headache) and died within a very short period. Surprisingly, the mother never gave up on him. Great trials are necessary preparation for great triumph. When situations seem hopeless and all possibilities for a turnaround are exhausted or look very bleak, be high in your hope in God. He is doing something in the background that will soon upturn the whole situation in your favour, thereby giving you a weighty testimony.
Always, go to him in prayers, believing and pronouncing that All is Well. You serve the God who calls the things that are not as though they were. This is the "All Is Well" mentality. This is not just being positive, but prophetic. It is beyond being a positive thinker. Anybody, including unbelievers, can be positive thinkers. But prophetically seeing light at the end of the dark tunnel is a matter of genuine faith in the person and power of God in Christ. The woman declared, All Is Well, and she had it all Well! What about you?

PRAYER POINTS:
1. In Jesus' name, I boldly declare, All Is Well with me always and in all my ways.
2. Oh Lord, may I always see Your mighty Power in action even in the most impossible situations.
3. Pray that God should help us to reform our Civil Service so that workers will sacrificially eschew selfish tendencies for the betterment of the nation.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 93-95

You will sing a new song before 2015 expires in Jesus Christ name

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

DO IT WITH CARING HEART
READ NEHEMIAH 5:14-19
MEMORISE: Remember me with favour, O my God, for all I have done for these people. (Nehemiah 5:19)

One day "a man of God" openly said, "If I were to be the then minister-in-charge of this beautiful edifice (church building), by the time it would be completed, I would have constructed my own house". Even if this a common practice among the people of the world, should this unwholesome behaviour be found where the name of Christ is being preached?

In the assignment of rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem which he surrendered himself to do with all sacrifice with his men under terrible conditions, but which was successfully completed by God's mercy, Nehemiah chose not to act like the greedy, self-centered and selfish governors that preceded him. What were the practices of the former governors? ...placed a heavy burden on ... lorded it over the people (Neh 5:15).

Christian living calls for self-examination and a repentant heart. God has called us into new life in Christ Jesus for which the Bible says, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Cor 5:17).

Are you in the public or private sector of our economy? Are you an artisan or a contractor? Do not make merchandise of God's people and work. Governor Nehemiah did not involve in the atrocities of his predecessors, he feared God (v. 15); he sacrificed a lot for his people's benefits (v. 18). God is faithful. Therefore, it was (is) impossible for Him to forget the good deeds of Nehemiah.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, give me the right heart/attitude to serve Your people aright.
2. Lord, give us leaders who will have Your fear at heart, not profit minded in their dealings with and in God's people and work.
3. Pray that God should help us to put a stop to the spate of road, air, rail and water accidents in this nation.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 90-92

Good morning and Happy New Month. Goodness and mercy of God shall be yours throughout the month in Jesus' name. Amen

Angels that delivers blessings will locate your home and work this new month in Jesus Christ name

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Monday, November 30, 2015
BE SENSITIVE
READ JOSHUA 9:3-27
MEMORISE: Then Joshua summoned the Gibeonites and said, "Why did you deceive us by saying, 'We live a long way from you,'while actually you live near us?" (Joshua 9:22)
To be sensitive is to be quick to detect or discover, respond to, or be affected by sight changes, signals, or influences. It is always to be at alert to the happenings in our environment. However, from the Christian perspective, it does not carry the idea of living a suspicious life with everybody. As good as they may be, God has not given us for nothing, the ability to see with our eyes, to hear with our ears, to smell with our nose, to taste with our tongue and to feel with our skin. Because of their limitations, we need the grace of God to help moderate the use of these senses.
Beyond that, both in a secular or sacred place, life experience shows that there are many that are seemingly simple but delicate, and these must be cautiously handled. Of course, Charm and grace are deceptive... (Prov. 31:30; Amplified).
For protection, the Gibeonites acted craftily in coming to the camp of the Israelites as if they were from a far country. The Israelites weren't sensitive enough to inquire deeply as to where they came from; they were deceived by the visitors' appearance and pity-inducing but untrue story. It was too late for Joshua because the Israelites had hurriedly made a covenant with them before inquiring from the LORD (Josh 9:14).
Are you a child of God planning to partner with somebody in business, looking for a spouse, looking for a tenant, or you want to procure a landed property? In all these and others, ask God to lead you through and be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, help me not to fall into the hands of people of dubious character.
2. Pray for all ministers of God that they would be able to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit so as not to bring trouble on God's people.
3. Ask God to show mercy on the falsely accused and docked, and deliver them by His power.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 87-89

You will experience all round success in this new week in Jesus Christ name.

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Saturday, November 28, 2015

GOD SEES AND REWARDS

READ ESTHER 6:1-14

MEMORISE: God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. (Hebrews 6:10)

Once upon a time, there was a man of Jewish extraction living in exile in a city called Shushan. As a slave, and being a gateman, he had no option than to stay within the confinement of the assignment given to him in the palace of the Persian King Ahasuerus.

Topmost on his priority list was that even in a strange land of enslavement, he wouldn't forget the legacy bequeathed to him, hence, his refusal to bow down or pay obeisance to anyone, the influential officer Haman inclusive, except YAHWEH, the true Living God. The man's name is Mordecai. On duty one day, he learnt of a plot to assassinate the king. Because of his loyalty, he unmasked the plan, thereby saving the king's life, and saving the whole nation from great embarrassment (Esther 2:21-22). Obviously, Mordecai didn't do that good work with the expectation of being rewarded in any form, but unknown to him, his good deed was recorded and documented.

It is against God and godliness to know good but not do it accordingly (James 4:17). Do not hesitate to do good to others because God takes note of such little details. Mordecai did this not for self-glory, and because God has not stopped working, there came his night of rememberance when the king could not sleep. The following morning, he became a man of recognition and honour throughout the city of Shushan. The miracle was too timely (v. 1).

Do whatever good that occurs to you. Rest in knowing God who sees all things; He will never forget your acts of service, for in due time you will surely be rewarded (Gal 6:9; 2 Thess 3:13).

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, help me to do the right things at the right times with the right motives that I'll be remember for in life and in You.

2. God, let the grace of giving be greatly manifested in the life of every believer.

3. God, let the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit be manifested in the life of every believer.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 81-83

If you must win, you must be joyful. Until you are joyful you cannot be praiseful, and until you are praiseful, you cannot be ‘win-full’. Receive the Grace to be a winner in all sphere of life

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Friday, November 27, 2015

TOOL IN SATAN'S HAND

READ ESTHER 5:9-14

MEMORISE: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. (Ephesians 6:10)

Thank God for another day the Lord has purposefully allowed us to witness. To Him alone be all the glory. Today's story is about a man called Haman who lived and worked in the city of Shushan, the capital of Persia during King Ahasuerus' reign. Among all the officials working in all the 127 provinces under King Ahasuerus, he was placed above all. He had all it took to be influential—great riches, lots of children, etc. (vv. 11-12).

Despite all these provisions for which he should have always shown gratitude to the Almighty God, he was unhappy, not contented with what he had. Why? The more he saw Mordecai at the gate to the king's palace and that he did not stand or tremble before him, the more he was filled with indignation against him (vv. 9, 13).

Are you still looking for the praise of men after God has favoured you by that position above those you competed with? That is wrong. You are there in your new position to appreciate and honour God. Stop chasing the shadow. Be diligent and never expect to be hero-worshipped.

When Haman tabled the matter before his friendsand Zeresh his wife, they advised him to erect a gallows of fifty cubits high where Mordecai would be hanged. He did that but was the one who ended up on the gallows. Dear reader, beware lest the devil be using you to accomplish his nefarious intentions while you think you want to get what belongs to you at all cost.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Pray that the Lord will make you a vessel of honour to the glory of His name.

2. Pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to lead our Church leaders in the onerous tasks given to them.

3. Pray that the Lord should touch the heart of wicked people (kidnappers, ritualists, armed robbers, fraudsters, insurgents, etc.) in our societies.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 78-80

Every spiritual imprisonment and bondage is destroyed in the name of Jesus!

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

ESTHER'S BANQUET

READ ESTHER 5:1-8

MEMORISE: On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." (Romans 12:20)

On the third day of the fasting which Esther had commanded her uncle (Mordecai) and all the Jews in the land of Shushan to observe, she prepared herself by putting on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king's palace. God gave her the king's favour and she was able to invite the king and his second in command, Haman (God's people major enemy who had concluded plans to extirpate the people at all cost) to a banquet.

The way some issues are tackled when God is in charge goes beyond human imagination. Why the banquet even in the midst of harrowing experience of unwholesome intimidation? The answer is simple. No one can put God in a match box. His way, nobody fathoms. Check CAC Gospel hymn book 823. All you need do is total submission to His directives.

During the fasting period which was observed by all the Jews, including Esther and her servants, they must have offered prayers like that of Nehemiah recorded in Nehemiah 4:4; 6:9. God knows how to deal with those who portend to be our enemies if only our ways are pleasing to Him (Prov 16:7). We also need His wisdom to take the right step at the right time, so that we don't misfire, causing our own downfall into the enemies' traps and desires.

Esther's Banquet portrays living in God's wisdom (Matt 10:16) to deal with enemies, both the identified and the disguising. It is also in accordance with the biblical injunction of our generosity towards our enemy (Romans 12:19-20). The Lord will help you, in Jesus' name (Amen).

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, give me the wisdom to deal with those who portend to be against me.

2. Lord, break with Your iron rod the efforts of those who are against the spread of the gospel in this country.

3. Lord, continue to strengthen those in the mission fields and provide for all their needs, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALM 75-77

There shall be no carryover. Every miracle slated for you this year shall manifest in Jesus' name!

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

SUFFERED FOR YOU
READ ISAIAH 53:4-6

MEMORISE: But He was pierced for out transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. (Isa 53:5)

Suffering is the opposite of enjoyment. It is a situation, an experience, and an encounter that does not bring joy. It is an unpleasant condition. A position of discomfort, something that does not bring peace and well-being is suffering. Though, it is possible for someone to be enjoying and at the same time suffering.

Nobody wants to suffer; even God who has no flesh but became flesh to save the fleshly man knows what suffering is. It is not palatable. Although man hates suffering, yet it is unavoidable in some cases. The pleasure-seeking nature in man always prefer the homoeostatic position, neither favouring nor encouraging suffering. However, before one eats, won't he work? Beside the work he does for livelihood, he has to prepare the food. Doesn't that involve some forms of 'suffering'. Be ready to face sufferings resulting from legitimate, godly engagements/involvements, and not the illegitimate (1 Peter 4:15).

But out of the unquatifiable and unimaginable love of God, He sent His Son to come and suffer for what He did not do that we caused. The suffering and pains we cannot bear and complete for eternity, Jesus bore on our behalf. He came to free us from torment and anguish. Shouldn't you personally acknowledge, appreciate and accept Him as your Lord and saviour, having redeemed and brought us back with His own precious blood, costlier than silver, gold or diamond? (1 Peter 1:18-19). It is only whoever accepts Christ's free offer that is free from eternal condemnation and suffering.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, thank You for taking all these pains for my redemption.

2. Lord, I believe in and accept the redemptive work You perfected on Calvary. Help me to always be ready to suffer anything for You.

3. Lord, help believers to victoriously cope with situations in parts of the world where the gospel is outlawed whether partially or totally.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 72-74

From today, God's uncommon favour and breakthrough shall remain accessible to you in Jesus Christ name

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

RELIGIOUS BUT UNRIGHTEOUS

READ 2 THESSALONIANS 3:1-6

MEMORISE: I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. (Romans 16:17)

Is God still in the business of saving the lost? He does that still, but only through the regenerated and consecrated. There are many professing salvation but their lives lack true conviction that results in leading others to the saving knowledge of Christ. It is one thing to hold up the hand and sign a decision card, but it is quite another thing to get truly saved and sanctified.

The Gospel is mocked in many quarters today because there is falsehood in the brotherhood, sisterhood, and even among the clergy. And to this end, Jude warns (as in verse 23), "snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear-hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh", meaning that in the attempt to be used by God to save others, do not be careless, lest you are entangled in dappled sins, worldliness and the likes.

Do not join the religious, who equally are unrighteous. Just as you need to speak forth the Word, and pray to be delivered from unreasonable and wicked people; much more than that, withdraw yourself from every brother, sister, or minister walking contrary to the sound doctrines of the Scripture you have received.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, give me total victory over those unrighteous, ungodly tendencies plaguing my relationship with You.

2. Lord Jesus, make me Your everlastingly useful vessel in Your hand and house.

3. Lord, openly expose the so-called ministers of the gospel who hypocritically use means in the ministry, and their deceit, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 69-71

You will not be put to shame in the mighty name of Jesus Christ

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Monday, November 23, 2015
SOUL-TRAVAIL
READ GALATIANS 4:12-19
MEMORISE: Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. (James 5:16)

The world is confused because the Church seems to be perplexed. Isaiah 66:8c says, "Yet no sooner is Zion in LABOUR than she gives birth to her children." The KJV puts it thus, "as soon as Zion TRAVAILED, she brought forth her children." This is the most fundamental element in the work of Soul-winning. Can children be born without pain? Can there be birth without travail? Yet, how many expect in the spiritual realm what is not possible in the natural?
Jacob, you remember, travailed until he prevailed. But, who is really travailing in prayer today for the saving of this impenitent generation and congregation of the unbelieving believers? Paul was mighty in words, so also was he in intercessory prayers (Eph 1:16-18; Php 1:3-4).
Conversion is the operation of the Holy Spirit, and prayer is the power that secures that operation. Souls are not saved by human efforts but by God in answer to believers' intercessions for and persuasions of the yet unsaved.
Charles G. Finney said: "The very idea of effectual prayer is that it affects its objects." It is the principle advocated and achieved by Paul in Galatians 4:19. Beloved, you want to see souls saved through you? It's not so much a case of finding time but of making time to pray through. You can if you so will. When prayer decays, soul harvest delays. Rise to our noble Christian duty to see the world brought to its knees under Christ. Jesus demonstrated this eternal truth.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Enable me, O Lord, to travail successfully in bringing forth spiritual children for You.
2. Father, raise intercessors like Abraham who selflessly interceded on the greedy Lot's behalf, not allowing him to perish with Sodom.
3. Lord, make the ministry of intercession more attractive and productive among Your people, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 66-68

Divine help for uncommon upliftment will locate you this week in Jesus Christ name.

My candid advise to you brother is if you can't secure any job, learn a business that involves less capital to kick-start.
If she is indeed your REAL WIFE, she will stay with you no matter what... If I were to speak from an ungodly heart, I would ask you to leave her to go but honestly speaking, no matter the years you search for real job, she must endure all moments with you.
I got married with no real job, my wife was financing the home then...What she was telling me then was that... SHE CAN SEE A GREATER TOMORROW AHEAD OF US...
Today, to GOD be the GLORY, am in charge as the Husband and man of the house and she remains humble.

Don't give up... All will be well... But never you for any reason steal or rob to satisfy her. Remain optimistic and all will be well.

God's blessings upon you.

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Sunday, November 22, 2015

GO, TELL

READ MARK 5:12-20

MEMORISE: And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" (Romans 10:15)

The CAC Hymn No 869 sings, 'O happy day that fixed my choice ... Happy day! When Jesus washed my sins away ...' Wow! Every Christian has a testimony to share and a story to tell about the salvation of his or her soul, if indeed he/she is truly saved. But when last did you share the Goodnews with someone?

When the unnamed madman was healed, delivered and was in his right mind, the Master commanded him: "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you" (Mark 5:19). What a great privilege to share with others how good and great the Lord has been to us!

Stay away from the camp of the ingrates. Go and tell someone today how awesome the Saviour is to you. Share the testimony of your salvation and deliverance. You cannot overdo it. Someone, a friend, neighbour, colleague, or a passer-by is possibly waiting to hear your story for their much needed encounter too.

"So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis (ten cities) how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed (Mark 5:20). May you always produce good and abiding fruit for the Lord our Saviour. Amen.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, help me and give me real courage to the bearer of Your gospel everywhere I find myself.

2. O Lord, as I share Your Goodnews with others, confirm it and save them.

3. Lord, make evangelism and missions the top priority on the minds of the entire leadership and membership of Your Church in this nation.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY PSALMS 63-65

Your testimonies will shock your enemies till they surrender at your feet worshipping your maker in Jesus Christ name
Happy Sunday to you

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Saturday, November 21, 2015
GOD'S EXPECTATION AND INSPECTION
READ REVELATION 22:7-12
MEMORISE: Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with Me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. (Rev 22:12)
It is often said that, "People often do what you inspect, not what you expect". This is to say that human beings naturally won't do what they know is right until they are supervised with regular and close monitoring. And our expectations are always high on people only to meet with disappointments, heartbrokenness, because we only expect but seldom inspect.
However, God our Creator does not only expect certain things to be done by us but also conscientiously inspects them (Psalm 14:2). For instance, He gave King Saul an assignment through Prophet Samuel in 1 Samuel 15. He didn't stop at that, He went ahead to inspect it. Otherwise, how would He have known that the king exercised half obedience if he wasn't well monitored by His unsearchable spiritual monitoring mechanism?
Every leader only expects and fails to inspect will have his or her hope dashed on efficiency and effectiveness (Matt 20:1ff). It is God's expectation that we live a holy life fully (1 Thess 4:3-5). He expects us to be totally obedient to His injunctions (cf. Deut 28:1). He wants total trust and confidence in Him alone, having jettisoned other gods served in the ignorant days (1 Cor. 12:2)
However, God's people are sometimes disobedient and rebellious by neglecting the total counsel of the Almighty! (Jer 6:16). God gives times to all of us to amend our ways on His expectations before the Great Day of Divine Inspection! (Zeph 1:14ff). If Jesus comes for inspection today, are you ready? Won't there be excuses? Remember God rejects excuses (Luke 14:16ff). God's day of inspection is near; be ready!
PRAYER POINTS:
1. O Lord, let me live consciously as one who knows that he is being supervised by You.
2. Lord, let Your Spirit of holiness and faithfulness always moderate the desires and ambitions of our youths.
3. Lord, let every straying youth see the dangers of straying and return home to You with broken, contrite heart.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 60-62

You will experience over flow of God's blessings in everything good you lay your hands on in Jesus Christ namr.
Happy weekend.

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Friday, November 20, 2015

FOREVER BLESSED

READ GALATIANS 3:6-9

MEMORISE: But God said to Balaam, "Do not go with them. You must not put a curse on those people, because they are blessed." (Numbers 22:12)

About 4,000 years ago, God made a choice that has continually affected all subsequent history. He was looking for a man who would meet His conditions so that he might ultimately become a channel of His blessings to all nations. The man He chose was called Abram (later renamed Abraham).

God's purpose in choosing Abraham is unfolded in Genesis 12:2-3, where characteristically, four promises of blessing interposed with a curse are pronounced. In Genesis 27:29, when Isaac blessed his son Jacob, he also extended to his the same protection that God originally provided for Abraham. And now, our text avows, "Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: 'All nations will be blessed through you.'" (Gal 3:7-.

Thus, you are forever blessed. This is real, nothing changes or terminates it. Whatever blessing God has brought upon Abraham and the Jewish people (his descendants) in the physical, every Christian receives unquestionably in Christ and by His Spirit. "So those who have faith are blesses long with Abraham, the man of faith... in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit" (Gal 3:9, 14). If you know and believe this Word, then live as forever blessed.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Thank You God for blessing me eternally in Christ.

2. Today, I am free from all curses of legalism and carnality, in Jesus' name.

3. Pray that the mighty Hand of God will stop all forms of violence against the less privileged in the land.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 57-59

You will be richly and indeed blessed in Jesus mighty name

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

CURSES... CROSS... CROWN

READ NUMBERS 22:1-6

MEMORISE: There is no sorcery against Jacob, no divination against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob and of Israel, 'See what God has done!' (Numbers 23:23)

The opposite of hot is cold; both are real. The opposite of good is evil; both are real. In just the same way, blessings are real and so are curses. Both blessings and curses belong to the invisible, spiritual realm. They are vehicles of the supernatural, spiritual power. Blessings produce good and beneficial results; curses produce bad and harmful results. The main medium of both blessings and curses is words. Such words may be spoken or written or merely uttered inwardly, yet the effects are real. The curse Balak wanted to pronounce was intercepted by God and turned into blessings (Num 23:.

Many Christians who should be enjoying blessings are actually enduring curses. Why? It could be due to ignorance, negligence, or wilful disobedience. As long as God's perspective is concerned, "No misfortune is seen in Jacob, no misery observed in Israel" (Num 23:21), surely there is no enchantment or any divination that would work against him. Put your name in place of Jacob's in those verses, and it is so for you. Only that you let God be able to witness that there is found in you no iniquity. What curses could not achieve in the lives of God's people, sin came in and did exactly (Rev 2:14).

Beloved, let the God of Jacob through the finished work of Christ on the Cross of Calvary be the intermediate against all curses meted against your life (Gal 3:13). You will wear blessings (spiritual, material and eternal) as crown only if you will walk circumspectly by the Word of God (Psalms 119:2; Jn. 15:7).

PRAYER POINTS:

1. O Lord, let Your Cross cancel all curses against me.

2. Lord, turn my misery to miracles, turn my sorrow to singing, turn my troubles to testimonies.

3. Pray for the bereaved around you, that God should give them the fortitude to bear the losses and not misbehave in reactions to the losses.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 54-56

The Lord will take you from the wilderness of life to your Canaan and Rehoboth in Jesus Christ name.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

IN EVERYTHING, GIVE THANKS

READ JOHN 6:5-13

MEMORISE: Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

One of the banes of our society today is unthankful spirit, ungrateful heart. "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud..., ungrateful... For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened" (2 Timothy 3:1,2; Romans 1:21).

Due to rapid increase in knowledge, amazing discoveries, and successful inventions, man has gradually made god of himself. The same mentality is gradually overrunning the Church of God today. Talented and gifted ministers of God have become celebrities while oratory is highly esteemed. Talented and skilled church workers (singers, musicians, etc.) become easily puffed up, sometimes calling bluff of churches that were responsible in the first place for their trainings and skills' development. Material wealth, regardless of how it is gotten, is applauded, while a lack is derided. And this ought not to be. What do you have that you did not receive? Who should be applauded and reverenced? The GIVER, the receiver or the gift? (1 Cor 4:7)

When the disciples were faced with the challenge of meeting the crowd's need (food), Jesus gave thanks over the little at hand (John 6:11). Many believers today have become grumblers, always murmuring, instead of being thankful over their little provisions. When your funds are low, give thanks. When death and sickness strike unexpectedly, give thanks. When success comes your way, give thanks. In everything, always give thanks, for this is the will of God for all His children, and that includes you.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. O Lord, I give thanks unto You for You are good, and Your mercies endure forever.

2. Lord, endow me with the attitude of gratitude in all my ways.

3. Pray for everyone undergoing one form or the other of surgical operations, that God should work through the medical personnel to make such operations totally successful.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 51-53

I see you singing a New Song and being Celebrated in Jesus Christ name.

barnabas91:
It seems post office want to boycot my goods, but God pass them.
I just learnt from my seller that two of my parcels had arrived since but I didn't receive any call from them. Guys what can be done? Av never had this kind of issue b4

NIPOST don't have the time to call, just go to nearest post office and collect your parcels, though their dispatcher ought to bring a slip to your house but dont know if they still do that

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

COURAGE

READ ESTHER 4:6-16

MEMORISE: For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14)

The word courage is the ability to do something or act on something one believes despite danger or disapproval. This was the action portrayed in the life of Esther who could be described as a woman of courage.

When there was a plot from Haman to destroy all the Jews in the land of Shushan and which was eventually backed up with the King's authority by a letter written to that effect, Mordecai made this known to Queen Esther. Esther also made known to his uncle of the grievous consequences on her if she would attempt to see the King when uninvited (v.11). What was Mordecai's response (v. 13-14)? Mordecai's words pierced her and on realizing that her life had far greater purpose than merely maintaining her comfort zone, she committed herself to her uncle's advice even at a greater risk of her life (If I perish! I perish). What action did she demand from the Jews in which she and those under her also participated (v.16)? Prayer and fasting for 3 days.

Is there any task the Holy Spirit is leading you into? Why do you have to be afraid of doing it? Is it money, men or material you lack? How far have you waited on the Lord to achieve these? Esther's heart turned away from her self-centred comfort to fulfil God's purpose in her new place. In any capacity you are today, you are not there for enjoyment sake, it is for a purpose. Esther's courage led to the deliverance of God's people. Wherever you are, be courageous to expand God's kingdom there. The Lord will help you in Jesus' name (Amen).

PRAYER POINTS:

1. You, spirit of timidity that is drawing me back from fulfilling the purpose of my creation, leave me alone, in Jesus' name.

2. O Lord, give me the right zeal to fulfil my destiny here on earth.

3. Pray for all God's children that they may no longer disappoint Him in the political or government positions they are holding in this country.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 48-50

I see Jehovah El-Shaddai giving you total victory over all problems in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015
ENSLAVEMENT TO ENTHRONEMENT
READ ESTHER 2:5-18
MEMORISE: Every day he walked back and forth near the courtyard of the harem to find out how Esther was and what was happening to her. (Esther 2:11)
Life is not static. Do not be hopeless. God can still work it out.

Esther was a slave girl who was adopted and brought up by Mordecai her uncle after the death of her parents (v. 7). After the dethronement of Queen Vashti from the palace of King Ahasuerus at Shushan as a result of her pride, a replacement was sought for. Among the young virgins that were brought to the palace for the 12-month preparation before the choice of the would-be-Queen would be made, was Esther. Yes, enslaved but would soon be enthroned.

The preparations for beautifying women was a Persian law required by then, and this would not in any way hinder Esther from fulfilling God’s purpose as she was well-trained, well-adjusted and scripturally fulfilled (cf. 1 Peter 3:1-4). Esther followed her uncle’s instructions to keep her identity to herself, most likely to protect her from racial discrimination (v. 10)
Mordecai, as a good and godly parent, never slacked in his responsibility as he took time to look after her welfare (v. 11). Fathers rape their daughters, leaders abuse their followers, even some preachers abuse their members. Mordecai is a challenge to us.

You shall be celebrated, in Jesus’ name. Do not look at your present position with disdain. God knows everything. Esther’s enthronement was to provide for and protect her people in exile. God is preparing you for enthronement to advance His kingdom, blessing His people by seeking their welfare, and accomplishing His purposes here on earth. Esther’s personal preparation included, being a virgin, being teachable to God and man, being obedient to all instructions. Are you preparing for the next level? Start now.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, let me be favoured for elevation (promotion), in Jesus’ name.
2. Lord, in whatever capacity You position me, count me among the Heaven-compliant, in Jesus’ name.
3. Pray that all Church workers be duly committed to their God-given assignments to the Praise of His glory.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 45-47

In everything you do and where ever you go this week, uncommon favour of God will locate you in Jesus Christ name.
Stay blessed this new week

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Sunday, November 15, 2015
FLEE ... FOLLOW ... FIGHT
READ 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-12
MEMORISE: Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. (1 Corinthians 9:26)
Christianity isn't just a religion but a life of Christlikeness occasioned by the redemptive work of Christ perfected for us, wherewith a believer's life becomes revealing of who God really is among men. We are not called into supercilious ceremonial worship in the temple but to a solemn daily consecration.
Paul the apostle admonished the young Bishop Timothy to always teach his congregation what godliness with contentment entails. But how would a believer be contented in a world surrounded with lots of affluence, political greed and public extortions? How would a heaven's pilgrim be godly in a society where the abundance of what a man has and the number of countries he has visited are used to measure his level of spirituality and acceptability to God, the Church and the society? The apostle writes, But thou, O man of God, FLEE these things; and FOLLOW after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. FIGHT the good fight of faith... (1 Tim 6:11-12; KJV).
Here, the Christian is charged to run away from (flee) corrosive habits that can jeopardize his fitness in the art of exercising himself rigorously (fight) so as to be found walking in (following) the way of God-likeness.
As you go about today's activities, God counts on you to represent Him well on earth. May you not be found wanting in any way. Be sensitive (Prov 4:15).
PRAYER POINTS:
1. O Lord my God, let Your will be my way today. Amen
2. Lord, help me to flee what You hate, follow Your desires, and successfully fight the good fight You have ordained for me.
3. Lord, work upon the wives-beating husbands and husbands-beating wives to stop bruising and bashing their spouses.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 42-44
You are lifted in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

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Saturday, November 14, 2015

WRONG PLACE TO REST

READ 1 SAMUEL 26:4-12

MEMORISE: Get up, go away! For this is not your resting place, because it is defiled, it is ruined, beyond all remedy. (Micah 2:10)

While everyone was troubled by the mighty tempest on the sea, Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep (Jonah 1:5). While the whole realm of Shushan was perplexed becase of Haman's vociferous wicked indictment against the Jews, though in particular, the oppsition was aginst Mordecai, this same foe Haman sat down with the king to drink and merry (Esther 3:15).
And while King Saul had cannily turned David to restless fugitive, there he was, resting and sleping at a wrong place (1 Sam 26:7). You might say that that serves Saul right, but David knew better. Wrong place for the annointed King to be found resting! Behold a believer, anointed in Christ, found walking by the counsel of the ungodly, standing in the way of sinners, sitting in the seat of the scornful. What a wrong place of resting! Every wrong associate you keep (like that of Samson and Delilah) endangers your soul and opens you up to destruction, sometimes irreversibly. Beware!
Ahithophel, the anointed counsellor of David was found in the council of the rebel, Absalom. The same was Judas Iscariot found resting with the God-forsaken, envious, rebellious religious leaders of Jesus' days on earth. Both of them suffered similar fate: they died shamefully. Don't rest in the camp of God's enemies. You can't survive being declared an enemy of God. Avoid evil companionship that corrupts good manners. Watch out as you sit, rest, and discuss today and always.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. I refuseto be found resting/relaxing where I shouldn't, in Jesus' name
2. I dissociate myself from every ungoldly influence that can send my life into abyss, in the name of Jesus.
3. Pray that the Almighty God will make the legal luminafies both at the bar and in the bench to be more conscientious and godly in delivery of their services.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALM 39-41

God's favour will locate you and cause the good work(s) of you hand to be blessed in Jesus Christ name. Happy Weekend to you

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Friday, November 13, 2015

WRONG TIME TO REST

READ 1 KINGS 13:7-14

MEMORISE: Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. (Matthew 26:41)

To be forewarned is to be forearmed. God the omniscient had tipped off the unnamed "man of God" who "came from Judah" (1 Kings 13:1) ever before the commencement of his mission, what he would encounter: 'But the man of God answered the king, "... For I was commanded by the Word of the LORD: 'You must not eat bread or drink water or return by the way you came'"' (1 Kings 13:8-9). And this he obeyed.

But why did he stop on his way back, sitting [and found resting] under an oak tree? Was he wearied , lonely, discouraged, thirsty, hungry or quietly reflecting on the success of his 'one-man mission'? Wrong time to rest!

May you not be caught off guard by the skirmish of the devil that comes in sheep clothing (v.18). Half-obedience, the wise say, is no obedience at all. Every success leads to a higher challenge. In fact, the solution to a problem is the introduction of another one. We are here in the world to fight battles upon battles, overcoming by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in us through our Lord Jesus Christ, until we lay down our swords at His feet someday.

Someone once said, "New level, fresh devil." What the king could not succeed with, the old God-forsaken prophet did all because the "man of God came to Judah" rested when he shouldn't. And he was warned (vv. 8,9). Don't be deceived by empty religious declarations.

Beloved, what does your spiritual barometer read? Aren't you too busy now to serve God in Spirit and in truth? Wrong time to rest! Awake, awake; put on your strength. Shake off the dust and loose yourself, O captive of spiritual lethargy. Be vigilant in your daily work and walk with God.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. O Lord my God, lighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death.

2. Lord, graciously visit every minister of the gospel who is entangled in the wed of the danger of respite (comfort) before they end up in hell.

3. Lord, visit marriage situations that seem to be irretrievably heading for the rocks, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 36-38

You are blessed today in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

FAITH FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE (2)

READ NUMBERS 11:18-23

MEMORISE: The LORD answered Moses, "Is the LORD'S arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true." (Num 11:23)

God is never taken aback by, and over anything. And so, whenever situations of life become messy around you, call upon Him for He knows exactly what to do. He has been in the situation before you came into it. He understands how it started and the way out of it. He allowed it for His purpose and knows how to disallow it when its time is up. Allow this all-knowing Father to help you handle your situation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Things were very terrible, in fact, almost beyond control and resolution from the perspective of the natural man, when more than six hundred thousand men were crying for meat with their different wives and children in the wilderness. Moses was shattered, not knowing what to do. Then came the divine Word to his rescue, but Moses found it somewhat difficult to believe that such a solution would be possible, just like any human could do, hence his query (Num 11:21,23).

"Now a wind went out from the Lord and drove quail in from the sea. It brought them down all around the camp to about three feet above the ground, as far as a day's walk in any direction. All that day and night and all the next day the people went out and gathered quail (Num 11:31). What a mighty inexplicable God we serve! That is miracle.

When you are passing through any situation or facing a challenge that looks insurmountable, recognise the God of all possibilities, call on Him, wait on Him, receive/follow His instruction and that is the road to your unstoppable TESTIMONY.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. O my God, I trust in You; let me not be ashamed.

2. Lord give me the faith to regularly see You in action, even in situations defying all forms of human solution.

3. O Lord, arise to defend homes of believers that are being buffeted by the destructive storms of third parties.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 33-35

As you put your trust in God Almighty, for the rest of your life, you will not be put to shame in Jesus Christ name.
Stay Lifted.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

THE 4G

READ NUMBERS 13:23-33

MEMORISE: If the LORD is pleased with us, He will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. (Numbers 14:

A common adage says, "Man is the architect of his own fortune." After having spoken, God demanded that the Israelites possess the Promised Land without delay. May you never miss your opportunity for breakthroughs, in Jesus' name.

Imagine yourself as one of those sent to spy the Promised Land of Canaan (13:1). Put yourself in the shoes of the 12 spies. What would have been your reaction to the 4Gs that confronted them—grapes, giants, grasshoppers and God?

God would not have chosen to play games with man, especially the seed of Abraham His friend (Isaiah 41:. He never lies. Neither does He joke. He couldn't have told them to spy and take possession of the land when He knew He wouldn't give it to them. Never! Why then did these people who inherited the Abrahamic covenant fail to enter into their earthly rest on time?

Most of them, reacted negatively to the 4Gs. How? They saw the grapes of the land, the giants living there, but debased themselves as grasshoppers, shamefully looking away from the unconquerable God who ordered the search and promised its possession.

How do you see the 4Gs in your life? And God said in Jeremiah, "Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them" (Jer 1:17). Halleluiah! "Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, 'We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it'" (Num 13:30). That is faith! Yes, you are well able too. Honour God with you faith and get the honour of God as He gives fulfilment.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Thank You Lord for the gift of faith, by which all things are possible.

2. By faith, I receive all that God has for me, in Jesus' name.

3. Lord, let heaven be opened upon every believer believing You for the fruit of the womb, in Jesus' name.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 30-32

As the Lord made Joseph the head in a strange land, so shall the Lord make you the head and stand out everywhere you are in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

FAITH FOR THE IMPOSSIBLE

READ GENESIS 13:14-18

MEMORISE: "'If you can'?" Said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes." (Mark 9:23)

The Bible says, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" (Heb 11:1). This is more of declaration than definition of faith. There are two things faith works upon: hope and the invisible (the yet unseen). These two point to that dreaded word, "impossible", to the natural man, carnally minded, and the intellectual who knows nothing of God's workings.

"Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed ..." according to that which was spoken by God, and received what he believed simply by faith (Romans 4:18-22). Now God is able to deliver what he has promised you only if you can hold on to faith in Him. Let's put it this way: God promises you a specific thing, and then allows problems to surface so as to pave way for His provisions that would bring about the fulfilling of the promise. Isn't that the way it works? Ask Abraham.

After graphically describing the situation of his sick son, the father of that epileptic son begged, "Please, have pity and help us if you can!" What a demonstration of little knowledge of, and very little faith in the ability of the great Physician. No wonder Jesus quickly asked him, "Why do you say if you can?" 'Do you think I can't do it?' Then He immediately corrected the man's wrong notion, warning him that only faith can work it out: "Anything is possible for someone who has faith!" On realizing his mistake, the boy's father exclaimed, "I do have faith! Please help me to have even more" (Mark 9:22-24; CEV).

Do not be discouraged and don't lose hope when situations seem not to be working out for your good. See God in the situations. Walk by faith with Him. You can do the impossible and experience the incredible with Him.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, help my unbelief; help me to hold on to Your indefatigability always.

2. Lord, give all Your children the humility to learn from the faith and obedience of father Abraham.

3. Father, grant that believers will know how to cast our cares and worries on the able shoulders of our Lord Jesus.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 27-29

Your expectations will not be cut short in Jesus Christ name.
You are Unstoppable

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015
A TRUE CITIZEN?
READ ISAIAH 48:1-4
MEMORISE: You who call yourselves citizens of the holy city and rely on the God of Israel ? the Lord Almighty is his name. (Isa 48:2)
1 � Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness. 2 For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name. 3 I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. 4 Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass; (Isaiah 48:1-4)
MESSAGE:
The fraudsters, swindlers and robbers manipulate their victims by claiming to be good people readily available to assist the victims. Some go as far as claiming to be very close to the presidency of the nation while some pose as highly respected military officers. Some of such social miscreants and public threats were born to good parents, only to drag the names of such in the mud.
Israel, from day 1, has been fraught with faithlessness, disobedience, idolatry and half-obedience, in spite of the uncommon love and grace God has kept showering on them. They were affiliated with the faith but have not been living by and according to the faith. No wonder they soon became uncontrollably hardened, slow to believe God?s Word, and worse than shameless harlots.
So many believers today claim to be children of God. Some even try to claim monopoly of the voice of God and divine insights and knowledge. These claim to be destined for heaven and can never fall from the grace. However, Heaven knows that they prefer to keep deceiving themselves and the unsuspecting. Such are better called spiritual fraudsters. We know them by their fruits.
Have you discovered yourself to be one of these? Return to the true Way quickly like the prodigal son (Luke 15:18). Have you fallen into the hands of one of these, be delivered, in Jesus? name. Have you been finding God?s grace to remain on the right path? Don?t quit. Heaven rewards accordingly.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, search me thoroughly and help me not to be deceiving myself in my walk with You.
2. Lord, punitively expose all forms of hypocrisy in our churches among both the leaders and members, in Jesus? name.
3. Lord, ensure that ill-intentioned politicians do not get into positions of authority in the Nation again.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 24-26

In this new week, the Lord will bless you abundantly in Jesus Christ name

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

FEAR NOT (3)

READ ISAIAH 44:1-8

MEMORISE: Say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, He will come with vengeance; with divine retribution He will come to save you." (Isaiah 35:4)

Halleluyah! What an unfaultable assurance we have in our memory verse today. If it worked for them (the Israelites) then, God preserved it in the Bible for us to do same and more for us.

God is ever battle ready to discomfit and put to perpetual flight all those who are incited against your life, as well as to those who show themselves as your adversaries. Will you trust Him to do that for you, fighting your battle beyond comprehension? Then, fear no more. He is more than enough for you. We are talking of the mighty Man in battle.

Wherever the righteous suffer hunger, it is to make them suppliers of food to the hungry and to be comforters to the distressed: "For i will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; i will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants (Isa 44:3). This is the Word of JEHOVAH to you today.

He who formed you from the womb says: Fear not, I will help you. He is the first (Alpha) and the last (Omega), and besides Him there is no God. Is your fund getting low, your bills unpaid, your prayers seem unheard, and your haters like bees have encroached fields of hope? Fear not. Wait on God in earnest prayers; you will laugh last as He intervenes and changes your song. Be set!

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, I trust Your ability to take care of every situation in my life.

2. Hear my voice, O God; preserve my life from fear of my tormentors.

3. Ask God to powerfully rescue as many as are in the kidnappers' dens all over the world, and deal punitively with the kidnappers.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 21-23

You will not beg to survive because HIS GRACE will be sufficient for you in Jesus Christ name

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Saturday, November 7, 2015

FEAR NOT (2)

READ ISAIAH 41:8-16

MEMORISE: For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13)

Prophet Isaiah, in the chapter of our text today, foretold the coming of Cyrus the king from the east, who did eventually defeat a number of kingdoms north of Babylon early in his reign. God's people in exile must have been disturbed by the sudden rise of Cyprus and his advancement that could threaten their own existence. Therefore, Isaiah assured the distressed exiled nation of Israel that their God, who commanded the ruins of a number of kingdoms north of Babylon, would not bring such a horror again to the sin-stricken people, but would rather save them (vv. 10-14). What a comfort! He undoubtedly assure them that they needed not be afraid. Why? He would help them in the real sense; He would make them His unbeatable weapon against impenitent nations, favouring them unimaginably (vv. 15-20). Could He? Yes, and He did.

What rumours of war endanger your soul and give you sleepless nights? What kind of unanticipated anguish have you brought on yourself due to careless and unguarded living? The ever compassionate God says, '"Do not be afraid, O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I Myself will help you," declares the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel' (Isa 41:14).

It is preposterous for you to live in fear when you have the incontestable God of Israel by your side. If God be for us, who can be against us? Just don't be against yourself. Fear not. Enjoy His relief today and always and rely on Him without reservation. He is at hand and by your side.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. O Lord, though a host encamps against me, You will fight my battle.

2. Pray that every believer experiencing threats from the devil and demonic agents will find courage in Christ's victory to fight and conquer.

3. Ask God to make the fear of terrorist and religious fanatics a thing of the past in our nation and the world over.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 18-20

The Lord will give you victory over your enemies as He gave to His people Israel over Egyptians in Jesus Christ name.

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Friday, November 6, 2015

FEAR NOT (1)

READ ISAIAH 43:1-8

MEMORISE: But now, this is what the LORD says — He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine." (Isaiah 43:1)

Many believers feel that they are entitled to some kind of protection from the adversities of life, but Jesus says, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (John 16:33b). What does Christ's statement convey here? Fear not!

One person has remarked, "A Christian is like a tea-bag; he [ of she ] is not much good unless he has gone through hot water." Hmmmm! Prophet Isaiah in verse 2 of 43rd chapter of his book definitely confirmed the above quote.

Yeah! Beloved, the troubles you are going through right now cannot be compared with the glorious victory that God will reveal in you through those 'troubles'. Just hold on to God. You are not alone in it all. Fear not, for when we meet our troubles head on, consider them as challenges that would make us better, and allow God to work things through for our good with thankful hearts, we immediately rob them of their powers to harm us or put us to flight.

Faithful is He who promised never to leave you, fail or forsake you (Heb. 13:5b-6). You are more than conqueror, even in all He allows you to encounter. Fear not.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. In God I put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me, in Jesus' name.

2. Pray that the purpose, programmes and projects of our political and traditional leaders will be moderate by the standards of the King of kings.

3. Pray for long life and real prosperity in God's business for the Authority of our Mission.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 15-17

You are blessed in the mighty name of Jesus Christ

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015
FEAR GOD
READ REVELATION 14:1-7
MEMORISE: Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honour the king. (1 Peter 2:17)
1 ¶ And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: 3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. 4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. 5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God. 6 ¶ And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, 7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. REVELATION 14:1-7 (KJV)
MESSAGE:
The everlasting Gospel is being preached now by God’s servants. What has been your response to it so far? Are you saved? (Matthew 24:14). Only few men care to know about life after death, which is eternity with God or eternity in total separation from Him. Do you too care? (Luke 16:26-31).
That Joseph feared God was evidences in the way he handled the daily temptations of Potiphar’s wife, and the human tendency to avenge himself over his half-brothers (Genesis 39:9; 42:18). The proof of your fear of God is evidenced in the way, or otherwise, you choose to follow the path of righteousness as against accepting Satan’s free offer of sin looming all around you. The fear of God was also demonstrated in the way the midwives responded to the murderous decree of King Pharaoh (Exod 1:15-21).
Our text today predicts another everlasting Gospel to be preached during the heat of the worldwide tribulation soon to begin after the rapture. That is why the scripture challenges us to Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for He will freely pardon (Isaiah 55:6-7). Forsake sin and accept the salvation of your soul provided for in Christ, today? Fear evil, eschew sin and follow holiness.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. God, I accept Your offer of salvation now through Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour.
2. Lord, fill my heart with the due fear for You in everything.
3. Lord, instil Your fear in the heart of all students at the various levels to curb the prevalence of cultism, hooliganism, vandalism and the others.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 12-14

You are next in God's agenda for unending breakthrough in Jesus Christ name

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

THE FEAR THAT ENSNARES

READ PSALMS 27:1-14

MEMORISE: Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. (Proverbs 29:25)

The scripture uses the word "fear" in two different contexts: fear as of "dread, fight, afraid", and fear as "revere, highly esteemed." The first man (Adam) was created without fear or being afraid of anything. Rather, he revered God. But how did fear as fright enter into the world? "He answered, 'I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.'" (Genesis 3:10).

And why did he hide? The horror of sin stung him, thus causing great guilt that brought fear in its negative sense upon and into him. And since then, fear had turned out to be terror to man — the fear of failure, sickness, debts, divorce, miscarriage, poverty, evil, human wickedness, and of course, of death. Are these real? They are not real to only those who avail themselves of God's provision against the snare o fear.

By God's eternal design for this reason, Jesus Christ came "so that by His death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death" (Hebrews 2:14,15). And He has given us the spirit of power, love and self-discipline to overcome fear and timidity (2 Tim 1:7). Halleluyah!

Have you availed yourself of this great opportunity? If not, accept Christ's offer of salvation now to be free. And now that you are free, "do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him (Luke 12:4-5).

PRAYER POINTS:

1. O Lord, I receive Your power against all form of negative fears, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, release upon Your Church the uncommon confidence to stand against the activities of antichrists in all their manifestations.

3. Pray that God should stop pastors, prophets, etc. from putting people under the bondage of unnecessary fear of Satan, demonic hosts, and enemies by intimidating 'hot prayers.'

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 9-11

Come what may, for the rest of your life, YOU WILL NEVER BE STRANDED IN ALL SPHERE OF LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST NAME.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

SATAN, THE LORD REBUKES YOU (2)

READ LUKE 4:1-13

MEMORISE: Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:

God has promised to put Satan the accuser of the brethren under feet, making him lick the dust, and His promises never fail. Sure! Halleluiah! Hear the voice of the Lord declaring that your adversary (opponent, rival, enemy) shall lose gallantly today and always, in Jesus' name.

The devil's major lethal weapon and strategy is usually the use of lies. And so, Jesus warned his audience, "He (the devil) was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44b).

You are a child of God, as long as you have accepted and continued to remain in the lordship of Christ. So, do not allow Satan to regain ownership of you. You have no reason to lie over anything. You belong to God in Christ, "...the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6). Just as the tempter (Matt 4:3; 1 Thess 3:5) lost to Jesus, Satan is defeated for you by the victory perfected and effected in Christ Jesus. Only apply self-controls and be alert always. You have what it takes to overcome all the temptations arranged against you. "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" (1 John 4:4)

Go out there and beat the devil's lies hands down. Subdue all human and environmental influences in Jesus' name. Amen

PRAYER POINTS:

1. O God of peace, bruise Satan under my feet today and always, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, put the devil to shame as touching his plans for Your people.

3. Lord Jesus, let believers in You be more concerned with Your eternal glory than immediate gains in our services and activities everywhere.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 6-8

Every demonic orchestrated plans over you, your family and finance is shattered and nulled in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
You are Unstoppable

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Monday, November 2, 2015

SATAN, THE LORD REBUKES YOU (1)

READ MATTHEW 4:1-11

MEMORISE: Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the LORD your God, and serve Him only.'" (Matthew 4:10)

The Scripture records in Jude 9, "But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him but said, 'The Lord rebukes you!'" And what does that mean?

The devil is a master when it comes to heated argument (disputing) and accusation over the authenticity of our godliness and Christian claims and testimonies. He accuses and contends accurately with facts and figures. He researches day and night to get facts about the weak and wicked tendencies in the Christian's life in order to have concrete evidences coupled with allegations (on most cases, false) to deal with the Christian. Moses was damned guilty when it comes to being ill-tempered shortly before his death. We shouldn't have easily forgotten how he angrily killed that Egyptian (Exod 2:11,12), and shattered to pieces the tablet of the law that he had waited on God for 40 days and night. But the Lord graciously rebuked the devil for him.

"Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: 'Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom fo our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before God day and night, has been hurled down.'" (Rev 12:10). And that is Grace at work.

As you go your way today, never give place to demons (Eph. 4:27) that could cause you to misbehave like Moses that almost sent him to hell. Cooperate with God to silence the devil whenever you are tempted or induced to misbehave.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Thank God for revealing Himself to you and giving you the hope of eternity.

2. Satan, the Lord rebukes you over every issue and situation that has to do with me, in Jesus' name.

3. Ask God to touch your family members and relatives who are yet to come to the light of the gospel.

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: PSALMS 3-5

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