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TOPIC: Importunity In Prayer

"Wednesday, June 17, 2015"

*TEXT: DANIEL 10:10-21*

*"Key Verse: “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand... thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me...” (Daniel 10:12,13)."*
Our text aptly captures Daniel’s importunity in prayer. He was majorly concerned about the welfare of Israel and for 21 days, devoted himself to prayer and fasting. An angel of the Lord came to him and intimated him that he was greatly beloved before God, informing him that from the very first day he started praying, God had answered and immediately sent a message to him. Unfortunately, the prince of Persia withstood the angel for 21 days until Michael, one of the chief angels, came to the rescue. That an angel was particularly dispatched because of Daniel’s prayer revealed that genuine prayer matters before God. Since the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood the angel, it also shows that there is always satanic opposition to believers’ prayers. Satan has his angels who help him to launch evil attacks on Christians. Since Daniel’s victory came on the 21st day, it equally indicates there may be some hindrances to prayers, which some Christians may not know. They may be wondering why answers to their requests are delayed.
It is possible that if Daniel had stopped praying on the 20th day, the answer would not have come. This explains that believers should be importunate in prayer – they should keep on praying until they receive answers to their requests. Of course, God has the power to destroy every satanic opposition, but He probably allowed such a conflict in Daniel’s prayer to use the time of the delay to develop him as a man of persistent prayer.
Persistence in prayer may be necessary to train believers. Daniel’s success should be a reflection on believers’ failures, as it revealed that angelic assistance or insight might not be realized, if there is a lack of persistence and importunity in prayer.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: COLOSSIANS 1 - 4*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Prayer is the link that connects us with God."*
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TOPIC: Voluntary And Obedient Service

"Monday, June 15, 2015"

*TEXT: HEBREWS 10:1-18*

*"Key Verse: “Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second” (Hebrews 10:9)."*
The animals killed for sacrifice at the altar in the Old Testament era did not offer themselves voluntarily. The priest dragged them down to the place of atonement for their death to be used for the cleansing or covering of the people’s transgression. The use of blood as sacrifices for iniquity featured prominently in the entire scheme.
 The slaying of the animals and the application of their blood were together part of a bigger picture of the future God was unveiling to the Israelites. Although He was operating under the provisions of a particular covenant, He told them through His prophet that some superior everlasting covenant was on the way. In Jeremiah 31:31, God makes it clear that He “will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah.”
 Psalm 40:8 reveals a distinct difference between the Old and New Covenants, which our reading today treats. Whereas involuntary animals were used in the Old, the New would present a willing person, Jesus Christ. “Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God” (Hebrews 10:7,9).
 Jesus came to die for the sinners of His free will in obedience to the Father’s love for the world. Therein lies a perfect understanding of today’s reading. The New Covenant replaced the Old not because the latter was ill-planned. Nor was the new an after-thought in God’s mind. Rather, God had it in place and that was why He foreshadowed it through the sacrifice of animals to hint that a greater once-and-for all sacrifice would come to deal with sin. The path of the Old Testament pointed to Calvary, when God’s holiness and righteousness would dwell in the believer in Christ by the work of the Holy Spirit. He gives us a new heart to love God and serve Him voluntarily.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 30 - 33*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Jesus is the final fulfillment of the law."*
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TOPIC: Voluntary And Obedient Service

Monday, June 15, 2015

TEXT: HEBREWS 10:1-18

Key Verse: “Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second” (Hebrews 10:9).

The animals killed for sacrifice at the altar in the Old Testament era did not offer themselves voluntarily. The priest dragged them down to the place of atonement for their death to be used for the cleansing or covering of the people’s transgression. The use of blood as sacrifices for iniquity featured prominently in the entire scheme.

The slaying of the animals and the application of their blood were together part of a bigger picture of the future God was unveiling to the Israelites. Although He was operating under the provisions of a particular covenant, He told them through His prophet that some superior everlasting covenant was on the way. In Jeremiah 31:31, God makes it clear that He “will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah.”

Psalm 40:8 reveals a distinct difference between the Old and New Covenants, which our reading today treats. Whereas involuntary animals were used in the Old, the New would present a willing person, Jesus Christ. “Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God” (Hebrews 10:7,9).

Jesus came to die for the sinners of His free will in obedience to the Father’s love for the world. Therein lies a perfect understanding of today’s reading. The New Covenant replaced the Old not because the latter was ill-planned. Nor was the new an after-thought in God’s mind. Rather, God had it in place and that was why He foreshadowed it through the sacrifice of animals to hint that a greater once-and-for all sacrifice would come to deal with sin. The path of the Old Testament pointed to Calvary, when God’s holiness and righteousness would dwell in the believer in Christ by the work of the Holy Spirit. He gives us a new heart to love God and serve Him voluntarily.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 30 - 33

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Jesus is the final fulfillment of the law.

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TOPIC: Let The Lord Lead You

Sunday, June 14, 2015

TEXT: NUMBERS 10:33-36

Key Verse: “And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days’ journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days’ journey, to search out a resting place for them” (Numbers 10:33).

We often do many things honestly, and with the best of intentions. But good intentions alone are inadequate before God. Sometimes, they tend to lead us away from God’s chosen path for our lives. They also make us repose our trust and confidence in men or things, instead of God. Moses almost fell into this trap. He had, only a moment earlier in our text, sought to convince his father-in-law to go on the journey to Canaan with the Israelites because he was familiar with the route in the otherwise harsh desert terrain. He pleaded with him: “Leave us not, I pray thee; forasmuch as thou knowest how we are to encamp in the wilderness, and thou mayest be to us instead of eyes.”

But it was God alone who brought them out of Egypt that had the actual compass for their journey. He had given them the Ark of Covenant, a golden rectangular box containing the two stones on which the Ten Commandments were written, a jar containing samples of the manna which He gave them as food, and the rod of Aaron, symbolizing the authority of the priest. The Ark was a symbol of God’s presence and power, reassuring the Israelites that they were not alone in the journey. Those bearing the Ark were to lead the way for the Israelites to follow. Wherever the Ark stopped was to be their resting place. And as they proceeded on the journey, the cloud of the Lord was upon them to shield them from the harsh desert heat. Whenever they moved with the Ark, Moses prayed that the Lord will arise and scatter all enemies on the way, and when the Ark stopped, he asked the Lord to return to the Israelites.

We must therefore, never get to a point when we allow the present harsh realities to draw us away from following God’s well mapped out path for our lives. We should not allow men, no matter how well endowed, to take the place of God as we journey through life.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 26 - 29

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Those who follow God’s leading, live to fulfill God’s purpose in life.

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TOPIC: Folly Of Deception

Saturday, June 13, 2015

TEXT: EXODUS 16:1-10

Key Verse: “Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no” (Exodus 16:4).

A certain businessman was accused by his kinsmen of not bringing up the younger generation in his town in his line of business even though he was involved in lots of philanthropic activities that benefited the community. Out of pressure, he decided to take three boys to the city for them to undergo apprenticeship and to be later established. As soon as they got to the city, they began to plot against the businessman and to poison the minds of the young men working in the establishment. One day, they forged his signature to cash huge sums of money from his different accounts. Their plot however did not succeed as the man got wind of it and nipped it in the bud. The young men were evil and scorned all the good deeds of the man to them, to their families and to the entire community. They lost every opportunity to become successful in life because of their ungrateful attitude.

In our text, the children of Israel were a bunch of ungrateful people. They were always murmuring and complaining. A people that cried endlessly over the oppression in Egypt soon forgot their ugly experiences and began to complain about the wilderness (Exodus 16:3). God was not well-pleased with their murmurings and outright rebellion against Moses and Aaron.

We must understand that any blessing obtained from God through desperation is hardly in accordance with His total will. The Almighty decided to “rain bread from heaven” for them just “to prove them”, in other words, to test them.

Believers must always allow God to take the best decision for their lives. When God proves man, many fail because of their depraved nature. Israel failed the tests of God because of their hardness of heart and unbelief. Whatever is the situation, desperation is not the option. Believe God totally.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 22 - 25

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Self management is the pathway to destruction.

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TOPIC: Judgment Is Sure

"Friday, June 12, 2015"

*TEXT: REVELATION 15:1-8*

*"Key Verse: “And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God” (Revelation 15:1)"*
There is a dominant truth that most people will not readily accept: that God will judge the actions of every man while on earth. We read this story today and conclude that it must have been an insufferable burden for the inhabitants of Egypt and their king to lose all the firstborn children at a go! But a more awesome sentence will come upon the unrepentant at the time of the Great Tribulation when the Church of Jesus Christ, those redeemed by His precious blood would have been raptured, taken out of this sinful world, to live with Him in unspeakable joy in heaven.
Those who reject the gospel message of salvation, work out by God through the substitutionary death of Christ on the cross at Calvary will be left here on earth for an unpleasant encounter with Satan, the Antichrist and the false prophet; all archenemies of God and Christ.
They will insist that the people must take the mark of the beast (Antichrist). Those who refuse will receive fatal punishment.
Added to that will be God’s own overpowering plagues upon the entire world. There will be no room for escape because even a dash for the temple to pray may be impossible. “And no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled” (Revelation 15:.
Those who would not experience the torment of that period are those who have embraced the Saviour, those who have settled their ways with God and repented of their sins. They would receive pardon and be given the power and grace to live a holy life. They will be counted worthy of the rapture when the Lord comes in the sky. They will be taken away and spared from the wrath of God both during the tribulation and in eternity.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 18 - 21*
"*THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A stitch in time saves manifold challenges.*"
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TOPIC: Your Life As A Magnet

"Thursday, June 11, 2015"

*TEXT: ISAIAH 18:1,5-7*

*"Key Verse: “In that time shall the present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion” (Isaiah 18:7)."*
Lying south of Egypt, Ethiopia, at the time of this message from God to Isaiah, was a very powerful nation. Its king was an equally potent monarch who ruled all of Egypt with considerable authority. History says his control stretched over a wide expanse that included territories north of Egypt.
But despite this power and control, a time came when Ethiopia sought Israel’s help in a confederacy to check Assyria, a war-loving nation. To contain Assyria, Ethiopia was said to have sent messengers to Israel asking for an alliance. The king of Ethiopia thought that with Israel, a nation guided by God and His prophets on his side, his force would make easy conquest of the fierce Assyrians.
Now the God of Israel intervened by sending His word to prophet Isaiah. God says He Himself would defeat the Assyrian enemy in His own time. “They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the beasts of the earth: and the fowls shall summer upon them, and all the beasts of the earth shall winter upon them.” God determined when He would effect the victory because He says in verse 4, “I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place...”
If we trust in God, His power and presence will be so evident in our lives that the weak and oppressed sinner will be drawn to us, asking for our help on how he can be saved. In the process, God will be exalted and glorified as the Source of our strength. The despairing world will come to know Jesus Christ as the Saviour through us. They will flee from sin and Satan their oppressor and run to Jesus the Son of God Who possesses all power in heaven and earth (Matthew 28:18).
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 13 - 17*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Let your life reflect the glory of God."*
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TOPIC: A God-Denying World"

Wednesday, June 10, 2015"

*TEXT: PSALM 53:1-6*

*"Key Verse: “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good” (Psalm 53:1)."*
The world has made many attempts to deny the existence of the Living God Who is in charge of the whole universe and to Whom everyone is responsible and accountable. In spite of the very many undeniable evidences of the existence of God, modern-day atheists through their secularism, liberalism and modernism, have refused to acknowledge Him. They have tried, though with no success at all, to disprove all that points to His reality.
Our text reveals that this denial of the existence of God is not new and only describes such people as fools. It further shows the reason for such denial and the obvious outcome of a world and life without God. Those that deny the existence of God do so because they don’t want to be answerable to Him. They are obviously afraid of a God that would hold them accountable for all their deeds and practices. This is an attempt to free their minds from the thought of a possible future judgment where they would have to account for their sinful lifestyle. Denying the existence of God means that man is only accountable to himself and so is at liberty to live whichever way he chooses.
The ever increasing rate of sinful practices today is an evidence of a God-rejecting age. The world may call it “civilization”, “liberalism”, “enlightenment”, or whatever but it is nothing but sheer backwardness and a movement to the primitive age of bondage. What makes this even more sad is that many Christians who seem to profess faith in the existence of God also live as if He does not exist.
As Christians, we need to continue to prove to the world that our God is real and in charge of our lives and universe by making the world see God in us and through us. When we manifest an incorruptible life of holiness and righteousness in the face of the wanton decay and pollution that mark our world, they will come to believe.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 9 - 12*
"*THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Those who deny the existence of God only do it to their own hurt.*"
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Devil @ work but he has failed woefully...
D air u breathe wat science is involved d brain u used to study n read were did u get knowledge I bet u all only 1 calamity dat befalls u all will make u confess Jesus is Lord ur fore fathers who claimed such wen dey were abt dying dey confessed time will tell on u dont worry Life is a choice think deeply n choose

ifeness:
Looks like I should be the one to take you to a mental home.

lol ... seems u r familiar with a mental home m
wen we get dere u n I need to run d test let c who passes d test

TOPIC: Simply God Sent

"Tuesday, June 09, 2015"

*TEXT: LUKE 5:17-26*

*"Key Verse: “And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him” (Luke 5:18)."*
The Great Commission makes it the business of every Christian in every place to tell others about Jesus and to do his best to bring others to the Saviour. The bringing of one soul to Jesus is therefore the highest achievement possible to any believer. Those who have answered the Saviour’s call to salvation were brought in many ways. Some were brought by a friend, a neighbour or a colleague. Others were introduced by parents early in life, while some were invited by the voice of an anonymous herald on radio or the city bus service. Yet, some others were brought in through a miracle of healing by a minister. However the invitation came, the channel used is undoubtedly, God-sent.
The men mentioned in our text were God-sent, to introduce the helpless, sick fellow to Jesus for the healing of his diseased soul which was reason for his bodily infirmity. These men knew they had not the power to help their friend in his predicament, but they obviously knew the Saviour and they believed He could heal him. The perseverance with which they carried the sick man in his couch and let him down through the opened roof to the place where Jesus was seated is the evidence of their faith.
Sinners are helpless in the hands of Satan and the flesh. They have no hope of eternal life if somebody does not tell them about Jesus who died to atone for their sins. Every true believer is God sent to go and preach the gospel of salvation to every creature within his reach. And because we are sent to a people weakened, paralyzed and sick with sin, we must be willing to lend ourselves to be used as the hands, arms and feet to lovingly hold, carry and bring sinners to Jesus. Nothing reveals our faith in Him better than perseveringly leading sinners into a lifetime of relationship with Him. There is the promise of reward for every work done faithfully in His name.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 5 - 8*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Be a channel of blessing to others."*
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ifeness:
He thinks the money will go to God? Kumuyi the tax collector at it again

I now c why u r so backward in reasoning cos u lived with them for days weeks or months if dats the basis of ur faith u r so naive.
I just understand why u have to mention Kumuyi in any of ur dealings.
Before you start your epistle tell me who you are ur name in full i need to talk to you one on.
I will be praying for you but i will like you to help yourself by making your problems and headache less the way you talk about people.

TOPIC: Repercussion Of Sin

Monday, June 08, 2015

TEXT: 1 KINGS 11:26-43

Key Verse: “Because that they have forsaken me, and have worshiped Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians... and have not walked in my ways, to do that which is right in mine eyes, and to keep my statutes and my judgments, as did David his father” (1 Kings 11:33).

The tragedy of Solomon, David’s son, was appalling. Though he started well, he later allowed strange women to lure his heart away from God. He led Israelites to worship Ashtoreth, goddess of the Zidonians; Chemosh, god of the Moabites; and Milcom, god of the children of Ammon. He completely forsook God and walked in the opposite direction. Keeping God’s statute was no longer attractive to him.

God, out of anger, decided to rend Solomon’s kingdom into two, giving 10 tribes to Jeroboam, son of Nebat, an Ephrathite. He would allow Solomon to control only two tribes because of David, who was God’s faithful servant. Jeroboam, a seemingly impressive and hard-working man, was appointed by Solomon to command the tribes of Joseph, who had to work for the king. Ephraim and Manasseh were Joseph’s sons and they formed two of the largest tribes in Israel. This time, God decided to favour Jeroboam with 10 tribes as punishment for Solomon, who allowed sin to dominate his life.

Jeroboam did not initially know of God’s intention until he met prophet Ahijah, the Shilonite, who gave him the information. Ahijah emphasised that it was because Solomon disobeyed God. The two tribes – Judah and Benjamin – would continue to belong to the family of David, but Jeroboam’s family would only continue to rule over the north if they obeyed God.

Who could have imagined that Solomon would so soon lose the control of the entire nation, which his father strenuously built. Sin and compromise are not only damning, they are deadly. What it took years to build could be destroyed in a fell swoop by sin. Learn from the ignoble example of Solomon and stick to God’s righteousness and ways.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 1 - 4

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Sin is deadly.

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TOPIC: Give Thanks To God

Sunday, June 07, 2015

TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 2:1-11

Key Verse: “There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God” (1 Samuel 2:2).

Praise is pertinent and edifying. It is an odour of sweet smell. This was what Hannah aptly captures in our text. Her prayer of praise reveals the depth of her appreciative heart. Prior to the dedication of her son, Samuel, to God, Hannah was in misery of barrenness for years, which attracted her ridicules from her husband’s other wife, Peninnah.

While particularly noting that she was ashamed when she could not bear a child, Hannah appreciated God for rescuing her situation. The prayer was more of an ecstasy than anything else, that God could change her circumstances. Yet, she never made her son the centre of her praises, neither did she stage a revenge on Peninnah for speaking against her.

Therefore, Hannah could not only bask herself in holy joy but also regaled in holy triumph. She noted that God gave her courage and made her strong. He could weaken the strong and strengthen the weak; make the rich to be impoverished and the poor to be strangely enriched; and replenish empty families and diminish numerous families.

Hannah’s prayer showed the unquestionable power of God which is still available today. We must build our confidence in God because He can tackle every challenge of life. It was Hannah’s good understanding of God’s attributes and faith in Him that attracted His mercy and favour. If we live out a Christlike lives and have absolute faith in God, we will equally have whatever we ask of Him.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 25 - 29

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Praise is a reminder of all that God is able to do.

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TOPIC: Plain Truth Please

Saturday, June 06, 2015

TEXT: JOHN 3:1-3

Key Verse: “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

The great German reformer, Martin Luther, stood his ground when he “saw the light”. A former ordained priest of the Catholic church, he was plagued with an inner demand for true righteousness. This brought him at cross-purposes with the powers that be. He denounced everything he had believed in Catholicism. He was denounced in Rome and was accused of heretical hostility to the Pope.

Luther made a show of his new faith by publishing three books, and dramatically severing himself from obedience to the Pope by publicly burning a copy of the papal bulletin. He sincerely believed that faith without works, without any merit, reconciles man to God and makes him good. He believed Paul’s observation to the Romans that, “the just shall live by faith.” When summoned to appear before the German Congress at Worms in 1521 to answer charges of heresy, Luther said: “Here I stand! I cannot do otherwise! God help me.”

In our text, a well known personality in Israel, Nicodemus, got bothered about his life, and needed to seek help. He wanted to know the truth. He decided to consult Christ under the cover of the night. Jesus told him plainly and simply that he must be born again. There was no sand-papering!

Believers must always defend the truth when convenient and otherwise. Though it may cost some important earthly things, yet it is better to stand one’s ground like Luther than to continue in the company of enemies of Christ. You may be given a nickname, but nothing is more fulfilling than being branded for the sake of Christ!

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 21 - 24

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: It is wisdom to be unflagging in the pursuit of truth.

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Never knew he is my dads birthday mate no wonder dey look alike...Glad my spiritual father n biological father share same date

TOPIC: Waterloo Of The Oppressor

"Friday, June 05, 2015"

*TEXT: PSALM 52:1-9*

"*Key Verse: “Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever” (Psalm 52:3 ,8 ) .*"
Ancient Macedonian leader, Alexander the Great, had overrun much of the known world by the time he was 32 years old. From his base in the Greek city-state, this young adventurer pushed inward into Europe and Persia and captured territory after territory amongst the subjects of the vast Greek Empire. He was in Africa, easily conquered Egypt, and crossed the Euphrates, rampaging Babylon. Alexander planned to move into India, hoping to conquer her. He later added Carthage, Italy and Spain to his spoils.
Alas, his successes inflated his ego. He commanded his subjects to pay him divine honours. Furiously drunk, he killed a man who had saved his life. He also commanded that all those who entered his presence should bend the knee to him and kiss his feet. Alexander died of fever in 323 B.C.
His story is a sad recurring narrative of boastful man who does not recognize God as the Sovereign Lord behind any power. 739 years before Alexander, another man, King Saul of Israel with Doeg his Edomite aide, had constituted himself into a force that did not reckon with the infinitely greater power of God. Saul sought to kill David who was on the run. Doeg reported an encounter with David and the priests at Nob to Saul who promptly killed those servants of God.
In today’s reading, the Psalmist, David, says we who believe in God as the Supreme Lord of the universe should not be afraid of power-drunk men. In Isaiah 51:12, God asks: “who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass”. Who, then, is that strong man bothering your life? Report him to God who promises to punish every oppressor.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 16 - 20*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The wicked and the arrogant will meet their waterloo."*
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TOPIC: Yes, The Porters Too

"Thursday, June 04, 2015"

*TEXT: 1 CHRONICLES 9:14-34*

*"Key Verse: “So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards” (1 Chronicles 9:23)."*
In most organizations, when people that matter to the growth and progress of the group are being mentioned, hardly are the porters, guards and lowly-placed officials mentioned. Usually, such offices are mostly reserved for those who appear to be at the lower rung of the social ladder. Nobody seems to attach any importance to them. Unfortunately too, most of these people look down on themselves, having such a low self-esteem.
This scenario is entirely different in God’s setup. Everyone in God’s house and service enjoys a place of unique importance. It is interesting to note the attention given to chronicling the place and roles of these sons of Levi whose duties were to keep watch over the place of worship in our text. God took time to mention each family by name and the place of their service. Because they saw that their assigned portions and duties were given to them by God, there was no record of anyone grudging over the other or envying one another. Rather, each family took pride in their service and gladly rendered faithful service to the Lord. The porters, just like the priests, were important to God.
Certainly, not everyone will have the privilege of the pulpit ministry. We all can’t be preachers and pastors but then, we all can find a place of importance and relevance in God’s service. God needs the porters too and that very much. So, if your calling is not to preach, sing or counsel, but just to watch over the people of God and the place of worship, know that you are very much significant in the entire service. Don’t look down on your calling. Take pride in the duty assigned you and do it with joy.
And if yours is the privilege of oversight of God’s people as pastors and preachers, remember that you need the porters to be able to effectively carry out your ministry. Yes, the porters too are important in God’s service.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 12 - 15*
"*THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Don’t despise your calling.*"
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TOPIC: Suffer For Righteousness

"Wednesday, June 03, 2015

"*TEXT: MATTHEW 5:10-12*

*"Key Verse: “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake” (Matthew 5:11)."*
Some insurgents, during China’s Boxer Rebellion in 1900, captured 100 students in a mission station and blocked all the gates except one. They placed a cross flat across the gate and ordered the students to file out one after the other. Each was either to trample on the cross underfoot and be set free or refuse to do it and face firing squad.
Terribly frightened, the first seven students trampled on the cross and got freed. But the eighth student, a young girl, refused to commit the sacrilegious act. After praying, she braced up the challenge. Strengthened by her example, the remaining 92 followed her to the firing squad.
From our text, Jesus pointed out that Christians could be persecuted on account of their righteous and godly living. Sometimes, people could order them to worship a false god or compromise their faith through sharp practices. It could be at the work place or during other period. The refusal to yield to any ungodly influence could provoke one form of punishment or the other.
Jesus clearly counsels every believer that persecution might not be out of place. The Scripture also declares that all who desire to live godly in Him will suffer persecution. Following this, the Lord admonished believers to count it a thing of joy to be persecuted for righteousness’ sake, because of the rewards that await them in heaven. A true child of God will take persecutions in his stride. Since our Saviour Himself was persecuted, we must not be under any illusion that we will not suffer persecutions. The values of God’s kingdom are in sharp contrast with earthly dictates; hence, the challenges we suffer. Our comfort and consolation lies in the fact that although weeping may endure for a night, joy will surely come in the resurrection morning.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 9 - 11*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Persecution makes believers stronger in faith."*
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TOPIC: God Can Use You

Tuesday, June 02, 2015
TEXT: EXODUS 4:1-7

Key Verse: “And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod” (Exodus 4:1,2).

We often under-estimate the extent God can go to get the best out of us. We may make excuses for our assumed or obvious inadequacies. Or we may plead for more time to brush up ourselves, so as to become suitable for God’s use in achieving His plans. We momentarily forget the Scripture that says: “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty... That no flesh should glory in his presence” (1 Corinthians 1:27-29).

Moses was like many of us. His major concern when God called him was the reaction he would get from the Israelites. He thought they would neither believe nor accept his authority. To convince him that he was mistaken, God asked what he had in his hand. He responded that it was a mere shepherd’s staff. God then commanded him to throw it to the ground. He did, and the stick turned to a snake, which when he took by the tail, became a stick again. But God knew that Moses needed further proof. So, He asked him to put his hands under his bosom. He did, and his hand turned leprous. When he repeated the exercise, his hand became normal again. The Lord said that when the Israelites see these signs, they would believe that the God of their fathers had appeared to Moses.

We must never panic over what may go wrong in the task God has given to us. Instead, we must recognize that He does not always call us to the places where the means for success exist, but where we would trust Him to pave the way for us. God does not require special abilities but our willingness and commitment to serve Him. Our inconsequential talents, when put at His disposal, can be used to achieve extraordinary results.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 5 - 8

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Give God a chance and He will use you to His glory.

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TOPIC: A Worthy Legacy

Monday, June 01, 2015
TEXT: GENESIS 25:1-11

Key Verse: “And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac” (Genesis 25:5).

Wildlife conservationists are, more than ever, fighting to save hundreds of animals regarded as endangered species. Their prospect of going into extinction stems from the disruptive activities of humans as well as climate change. So much money and effort are now being spent just to keep them on the face of the earth.

Abraham had a more vital reason to secure a bright future for Isaac, his son. It is true that he made a fatal mistake in his earlier years when he got a child through his housemaid. It is also true that, at old age, he got remarried to Keturah through whom he had many other children. But when it got to taking out a will before his death, he made a significant difference. To his other sons, including Ishmael, he simply but fairly “gave gifts” (settled them). But he “gave all that he had unto Isaac”. He also ensured that all the other sons were sent away from Isaac.

Abraham did not only bequeath his vast earthly estate to Isaac, he transferred to him the privileges of the covenant. He did not lose sight of the fact that Isaac was his proper heir and child of promise (Genesis 21:12). It was needful that Abraham’s other sons were put far away from Isaac and that this distinction be made while Abraham was still alive lest there be any rivalry after his death.

Isaac symbolizes the Christian believers who are now the heirs of promise and unto who, are reserved the blessings of a better covenant (Galatians 4:28). In Christ Jesus, we are “a chosen generation… a peculiar people”. As such, God has a special portion for us. To others He gives common blessings but to His Isaacs He reserves peculiar temporal and eternal blessings.

Be rest assured today that your heavenly Father knows better and has your interest at heart. Just cling to His promises and at length you will find that “all things are yours”.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 1 - 4

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Nothing but your best will please the Master.

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TOPIC: The Sons Of Ulam

Sunday, May 31, 2015

TEXT: 1 CHRONICLES 8:33-40

Key Verse: “And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons’ sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin” (1 Chronicles 8:40).

Today, there are traditional and on-line publications that are dedicated to compilation of remarkable people from different walks of life. The world has never come short in supply of such people considered to have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields. Those who make these lists are not necessarily selected because of moral uprightness, but basically for the contributions they have made in leadership, religion, philanthropy, arts, science, social work, military, sports and a host of other human endeavours.

The books of 1st and 2nd Chronicles are basically historic account of the experience of the Israelites over a period of time. 1st Chronicles, in particular, contains a genealogical listing of the various tribes of Israel, from the earliest times to the death of David. Such a huge compilation of names hardly had room for reasonable biographical comments. But in every tribe, there were names that were too remarkable to be listed without comment. In the tribe of Benjamin, the sons of Ulam are one of such. The Chronicler took time to remark that the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour and archers.

This set of people were very courageous and had mastery of one of the major ancient weapons –archery. Bible commentaries noted that ancient archery required great strength and skill as the steel bow was bent by treading with the feet and pulling the string with both hands. The Ulams therefore, earned their honour by being masters in this area. They certainly endeavoured to make the most of their God-given talent.

We may not be skillful in archery or have such earthly attainments that can earn us a place in the Who-Is-Who of this world. But we all have ample opportunities to live a remarkable life. A child of God that makes the most of his God-given resources and gifts by positively touching lives; brightening the corner where he is, thereby glorifying God has booked a place of honour in heavenly chronicles.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: HAGGAI 1 - 2

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Does your life count for God?

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TOPIC: Key To Happiness

Saturday, May 30, 2015

TEXT: MATTHEW 5:7-9


Key Verse: “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:.


We go to great length in pursuit of happiness in life. We spare neither expense nor efforts to obtain what promises to give us lasting joy. We enthusiastically adopt and practice all the formulas recommended by so-called experts. Yet, happiness remains elusive. The preacher in the book of Ecclesiastes summarizes this baffling situation well, when he exclaimed: “Whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them”.

Obviously then, true happiness lies elsewhere. And the Lord Jesus, in His Sermon on the Mount, finally unveiled the key to genuine and lasting happiness in this life, and in the life after death. He said that real happiness lies in showing mercy to others, for only then can we obtain mercy ourselves. We are happy when we have pure hearts - free from any spot or stain, malice or hatred, animosity or prejudice - for such qualifies us to see God. Peace-making also has the capacity to give us happiness, and rightly earn us recognition as children of God.


As a believer, you should not live to please or satisfy yourself. While you should patiently bear your problems, you must at all times seek to relieve those in misery and need. The greatest expression of this is to show compassion and pity to sinners and do all in your power to bring them to Christ. And it is holiness that enables you to imbibe the attributes of God, to be loving and compassionate, to be happy and heaven-bound.


The realization that one day you will see God, makes everything else pale into insignificance. There is no offence you cannot take; there is no suffering you cannot bear. Your preoccupation is to be a peacemaker, and to truly show that you are a child of God. The question is: have you found this key or are you chasing mere shadows in pursuit of happiness?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MICAH 5 - 7


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Holiness unlocks the door of happiness and gives access to heaven.


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TOPIC: Reconnecting To God

Friday, May 29, 2015

TEXT: PSALM 51:1-19

Key Verse: “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit” (Psalm 51:12).

True stories abound of people who went from rags to riches; from “zero to hero” and from nobodies to significant personalities. But every now and then, we also stumble on true riches-to-rags stories – stories about people who, for whatever reason, fell from top of the success ladder to the bottom. It is such a painful experience. However, more painful is the experience of falling from grace – out of favour with God.

David, the great psalmist and king of Israel, once found himself in that ugly position. Our text is a record of David’s prayer seeking reconnection with God. King David had fallen into the sin of adultery. When his attempt to cover it failed, he plotted the death of Bathsheba’s husband. By this, he lost connection with God and forfeited the joy of salvation and blessedness of a pure heart. Although he was still a king and had much power, he experienced the unbearable misery of a backslider.

David fell. But as soon as he got convicted, he repented. He did not rationalize or cover his sins. His penitent prayer in this psalm is an all-time classic, and offers a deep insight into what attitude, prayer and decision that can help to reconnect a backslider to God. This prayer drips deep godly sorrow, repentance and positive resolve. The sinner or backslider returning to God must, like David did, own up his sins – recognizing the wickedness of those sins, ask for pardon, confess the specific sins and resolve to accept God’s pardon, the leading of His Spirit and commit to doing God’s will.

Hanging on to church or ministry work or leaning on social influence and goodwill when you have gone into sin and defiled yourself will not restore the lost joy of salvation. Pretence and self-deception will do more damage. As seen in David’s case, only sincere, contrite and determined “returnees” can reconnect with God.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: MICAH 1-4

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: To fall from grace is terrible; to remain in the fall is tragic.

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TOPIC: Bring All To Christ

Thursday, May 28, 2015

TEXT: NUMBERS 10:29-32

Key Verse: “And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, Moses’ father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the LORD said, I will give it you: come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the LORD hath spoken good concerning Israel” (Number 10:29).

Charles Spurgeon said: “When Andrew went to find his brother, he little imagined how eminent Simon would become. You may be very deficient in talent yourself, and yet you may be the means of drawing to Christ one who shall become eminent in grace and service.”

Our text reveals Moses’ efforts in bringing his brother-in-law, Hobab, to the land of Canaan through a persuasive approach. Hobab was not an Israelite, but Moses felt that as a relative of his through marriage, he could bring Hobab to enjoy the benefits of God. He pointedly told his in-law that God had promised them good fortune and it would be his pleasure if Hobab with his family agreed to go with them.

Hobab objected to the offer, preferring to go back to his country to be with his own people. But Moses was unrelenting. He pleaded with him, pointing out that apart from his in-law getting the share of the good things which the Lord would give to the Israelites, he could equally be a good resource person in terms of guiding them through the desert since he was familiar with the area, being of the tribes of Midian, who lived in the desert that was next to Canaan.

Today’s lesson is most pertinent. Some Christians, after marriage, feel they have nothing to do with their in-laws, not even in rendering assistance to them or making efforts to bring them to Christ. They fail to realise that marriage is a fusion of two families, which must be nurtured by good relationship. True, in-laws should not unnecessarily interfere in their children, brothers or sisters’ marriages. Notwithstanding, heaven-bound believers must ensure that their in-laws and friends experience the joy of salvation.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: OBADIAH - JONAH

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Be a channel of blessing to others.

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TOPIC: Leaders Of Tomorrow

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
TEXT: LUKE 18:15-17

Key Verse: “But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God” (Luke 18:16).

Child training begins as soon as the baby is born. Psychologists say that a child’s mind is like a board (tabula rasa) where all manner of things fall on. Even at that tender age, a child hears but may not communicate. It matters what is fed into it at that age. The mistake many parents make is that they think it is too early to begin to teach the child the right values. Even believers think it is too early to teach the child how to pray and worship God.

In our text today, the disciples of Jesus wanted to prevent children from being brought to Him because in their own thinking, Christ was only for adults. This faulty thinking is still being held by many people today. Many parents and even governments of the day pay lip-service to protecting the interest of the child. This is evident in the poor provisions they make for child development in society.

Today, parents expose their children to herbalists and all forms of secret cults. They encourage the sinful habits of those children by over-indulging them. Governments of the day tend to direct them to things that appeal to the flesh as against those things that promote righteousness and sanity. These are manifested through the kind of curricular that are run in schools and the antichrist nature of policies in the educational system.

Sadly, some Christian parents, right from day one when the child is born, do not make any plan for him. We now see children of believing parents joining cult groups and involving themselves in all manner of anti-social behaviours because of poor upbringing. Today, as the world marks the annual Children’s Day, believers must remember the future leaders in prayer and earnestly pray that God should give us children with the fear of God in their heart.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: AMOS 6 - 9

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “Train up a child in the way he should go...”

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TOPIC: Rebuke For The Wicked

"Tuesday, May 26, 2015"

*TEXT: PSALM 50:16-22*

*"Key Verse: “But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?” (Psalm 50:16)."*
In a speech made in 1863, Abraham Lincoln said, “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us, and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us.”
From our text, the Lord was talking to people who believe they were in a covenant relationship with Him, since they recite the statutes of the Lord and proclaim His covenant with their lips. Yet, their hypocrisy was very evident to Him. They hated instruction and turned their backs on God’s words. These people consent to the evil deeds of others. When they saw a thief, they consented with him. They joined in with the adulterers. Their mouths were full of evil and their tongues were full of deceit.
Forgetting God has severe consequences. God prosecutes the hypocrites based on their own deeds and the evidence against them is mounting. The image used for divine judgment is that of a lion or similar beast tearing its helpless prey. Further, there will be no one to rescue these people from this judgment. We cannot think that we are God’s covenant people when we are exercising such obvious disobedience.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: AMOS 1 - 5*
*"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: A man’s follies and wickedness will eventually mark him out."*
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TOPIC: Let Him Lead

"Monday, May 25, 2015

"*TEXT: NUMBERS 10:14-28*

"*Key Verse: “In the first place went the standard of the camp of the children of Judah according to their armies: and over his host was Nahshon the son of Amminadab” (Numbers 10:14).*"
Change is very difficult to manage, whether in the secular or in the spiritual realm. There is a general disposition in man to settle for the status quo rather than venturing into the unknown future because of his limited understanding and peculiarity. Those in military and paramilitary organizations easily and promptly respond to signals, especially from higher authority. God is unchanging, yet He is progressive. He wants us to move forward to the next level in response to His divine signals and directions.
Our text reveals the instruction of God for the children of Israel to move forward two years, after leaving Egypt on their way to the Promised Land. They had stayed for about one year waiting for the next signal or instruction from God to move. The cloud was up, and they took their journey according to the commandment of the Lord. The squadron of Judah moved first with their team leader and others followed according to God’s instruction. After three days, they rested in the wilderness of Paran. The children of Israel constantly responded to God’s signal because His presence was with them.
Moving with God and responding to His divine signal is the beauty of a Christian life. The clear instruction of God to the children of Israel reminds us of His divine ownership of His people, and His readiness to lead and guide them from time to time.
God’s promise to lead Old Testament people still applies to modern-day believers. He will guide us by His Word and Spirit, and direct the paths of people who acknowledge Him. When God leads and we obey, the future is better, brighter and beautiful.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: JOEL 1 - 3*
"*THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: To be led by Christ is to be led to life and glory.*"
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