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Monday February 8, 2016

Never The Same

- 2 CHRONICLES 4:9-22

Key Verse:

"And Huram made the pots,and the shovels, and the basons. And Huram finished the work that he was to make for kingSolomon for the house ofGod" (2 Chronicles 4:11).
Sin is a destroyer! And an opportunity lost cannot bern regained. By consistently sinning against the almighty God, Israel profaned the temple of worship; God sold them into captivity and had the temple destroyed by invading armies.The almighty God is great and deserves to be worshipped in the beauty of His holiness.In our text, Solomon set out torn build a house for God. The details given in reference to all that he did torn build the temple was to remind believers about the initial condition of the house, which was later destroyed by the Babylonian soldiers.This was because of the sin of Israel. Their state of apostasy resulted in the destruction of the great temple Solomon built. Never again in history would such an elaborate temple be built by Israel and never again would the nation be able to accumulate such great amount of silver and gold.The temple was rebuilt when the remnants return ed fromBabylonian captivity, but not with the splendor of bronze, silver and gold with which Solomon had built. Another temple was built during the reign of Herod the Great, but again not with all the bronze, silver and gold that Solomon used in the building of the first temple.The first experience of salvation is always the best. Like Esau, who lost his birthright and sought with tears to reclaim it afterward without success, those who have at anytime lost their personal experience inChrist can testify that even though they got it back, it was never the same. It is damning to be reticent in our walk with Christ. This is why believers must guard jealously all their spiritual experiences and ensure they are not stolen by the devil or lost over a mere mess of porridge.

Thought for the day: Opportunity lost is hardly regained

Sunday February 7, 2016

The Miracle Worker Please

-2 KINGS 2:19-25

Key Verse:

"So the waters were healed unto this day, according to the saying of Elisha which he spake" (2 Kings 2:22).
A miracle is a boost to a revival. It provides the launching pad and momentum in the drive for revival.Without miracles, signs and wonders, revival will not have an impactful bite. From the way Elisha turn ed the unpleasant situation of the city, it can be deduced that genuine miracles are not products of incantations or superfluous ceremonies. Our God is simple and does not require ceremonies in His worship. The Bible is replete with great miracles performed by Jesus Christ, His disciples, or those who came before Him or after, just by the spoken Word. Believers must shun every act aimed at dramatising the wonders of God in the lives of people. The miracle of purifying water happened to establish Elisha as one through whom God worked. The prophet simply called onGod to purify the waters and it was done immediately.True servants of God know how they commune with Him. These days, we see more of drama than result. All through the ages, spoken words have always worked wonders. God has not changed and His words remain the same. Immediately after the miracle of water purification, some children began to mock Elisha. They began to jeer and sneer at the man of God. The children were old enough to assume responsibility for their disrespectful behaviour towards a man of God.They reaped the consequences of their insults as they received immediate judgment pronounced on them by Elisha.Believing parents must train their children to be respectful. Our children must not be hooligans who follow miscreants to foment trouble in the streets. By the same token, we must trust God for miracles with simple faith,giving more allegiance to the Miracle Worker more than the transient miracles themselves.

Thought for the day: Faith in the Miracle Worker provokes abounding miracles in the seeker.

Saturday February 6, 2016

Unjust Weights-

PROVERBS 11:1-9"Key Verse:*"A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight" (Proverbs 11:1).*"
Someone has said that the essence of warn ing against "false balance or unjust weight" is to enable us not to conduct our businesses in an unjust manner. To have an unjust weight or scaler means to show partiality or deceit in business exchanges in order to deceive others to profit yourself. When a weight is just, it conforms to the universal standard of measurement. Some people want to be rich by all means. Competition is rife in society on who drives the best cars, owns the most beautiful mansion and other aesthetic but ephemeral acquisitions that define status symbol. For this reason, a lot of people are cutting corners and doing all manner of unethical things. Sadly, many so-called believers are caught in this rat race.In some climes, truth is a scarce commodity as businesspeople and service givers rip their customers off by rendering services that are below standard or half measures. Those who sell products give lower measures than they claim to give. Corruption is just the order of the day. In our text, we are told that the contrast between the righteous and unrighteous manifests in the blessings that come from righteousness. God abhors dishonest and unjust measurements. Lack of integrity is repulsive. It can erode the confidence level of a man. If you cannot do without cheating people, you can as well do without meeting people.
*Thought for the day: *Ill-gotten wealth is rottenness to the bone.

Friday February 5, 2016

Obedience Is Key

-ROMANS 13:1-7

Key Verse:

"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God" (Romans 13:1).
A story was told of a Christian woman who was in the habit of defying the state's law on environmental sanitation exercise every last Saturday of the month. Her excuse was that she was not bound by the laws of man because she was doing God's work. So, anytime the environmental exercise was on, she would go about with megaphone, preaching on the streets. She was eventually arrested and taken to the court where she was tried, found guilty and sentenced to one month imprisonment with hard labour. As she was being led away into prison, she was screaming that she was in the will of God. In our text today, Paul the apostle saw the need to correct a wrong impression among some believers who think that government authorities were demons and needed not be obeyed or respected. He pointed out to them that no government would be in existence if God had not ordained it for a purpose. He encouraged believers to subject themselves to the authorities as such powers are God's instruments. It is shocking that some believers disobey constituted authority by refusing to pay taxes and other legitimate dues. Such people also refuse to take part in other civic activities for the good of society. Those who resist civil government are actually resisting God who instituted government in order to maintain order in the society. The fact that rulers of civil government are corrupt and wicked does not invalidate the necessity of civil government and one's obedience to the laws of the land. Every citizen, irrespective of religious background, must abide by the laws of the land. Disobedience to any law is only welcome by God when such law is in direct conflict with the divine law. Even at that, there is still need for divine wisdom to always act right.

Thought for the day: The ship that will not obey the helm will have to obey the rocks

Thursday February 4, 2016

A Cry For Mercy

-PSALM 85:1-13

Key Verse:

"Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation" (Psalm 85:7).
Self-righteousness, which is the ruin of many people today, is the largest idol of the human heart. Our text reveals God's anger towards His people due to their disobedience. They allowed sin to overtake them, which made the king of Babylon to defeat and to take them into captivity, while Jerusalem was destroyed. Some years later, Cyrus, the king of Persia, defeated Babylon and sent the Jews back to Jerusalem. But shortly after the Jews returned to Jerusalem, things went bad again. There was not much rain, so their crops could not grow, which impacted negatively on their produce and subsequent shortage of food. Also, some enemies attacked them and they could not build the temple of God. Even though the psalmist believed God was still angry with them, he acknowledged Him with thankfulness for the great things He had done for them. They called to remembrance past experiences of His goodness. Particularly, God had rescued them out of the hands of their enemies and restored them to their liberty. If He had not continued to be favourable to them, they would have been ruined many a time. The bringing back of their captivity, which was accompanied with the pardon of their iniquity, was an instance of God's favour to them. Some so-called Christians, with little challenge, easily forget the testimonies of God's favour upon their lives. They run from pillar to post to seek help from even ungodly sources. Some curse God through their behaviour and actions. Repentance and humility are inconsequential to them, while prayer is completely absent in their lives. The way out of every challenge is to carefully wait upon the Lord and engage Him in effectual, fervent prayers.

Thought for the day: God's grace is available for sincere seekers.

Wednesday February 3, 2016

Lamentation Of The Wicked

-LAMENTATION 1:12-22

Key Verse:

"Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me,wherewith the LORD hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger" (Lamentation 1:12).
Nobody can explain the gravity of sin better than the person who has experienced the wrath of God.This is an experience the inhabitants of Zion would not like to remember.From our text, they lamented over their suffering. They were in pain and sorrow, resulting from their sins.Their sorrow was so great that they were even astonished. They were not only weak and weary, but also became an easy prey for their enemies. Unable to bear the weight of their misery any longer, they cried out in desperation to a traveller, who walked the busy trade routes near Jerusalem, "Is it nothing to you? Do you not care what has happened to me? Have you no sympathy to offer me?" They challenged these passers-by to name one city which had suffered what they had gone through. They apparently felt that their suffering was unparalleled.They knew, ab initio (from the beginning), that it was God, who administered the painful and fatal stroke to them. But they acknowledged that it was due to their sins, pointing out that God, at the appointed time, convoked a solemn assembly of foreign powers to destroy them. Their mighty men, including youths, were cast into the winepress of God's wrath,while their undefiled ladies were trampled upon.They could not blame God for their situation, as they admitted that they were justly punished. In prayer-like fashion, they called upon the neighboring people to hear their wail and behold their sorrow. There are always reasons for mishaps that came to man. Most of these are always self inflicted.Let not the wicked and impenitent think they can escape the wrath of God, even if it is delayed. Repent of your wickedness and impiety, and find solace in Christ.

Thought for the day: The reward of iniquity forever awaits the impenitent.

Tuesday February 2, 2016

His Mercy To The Rescue

-MICAH 4:8-13

Key Verse:

"Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth" (Micah 4:13).
God's acts of mercy are boundless. He is always ready to advance His goodness to the penitent.In our text for meditation today, the enemies of Zion had assembled and were rejoicing at the calamities which befell the city. Zion was to be a light to other nations, but its inhabitants went into sin, which earned themGod's chastisement. The Assyrians came and defeated Israel in war. God sent the people of Judah to Babylon,where they spent a long period in captivity. The people at Jerusalem, the modern city of Zion, went into pain and cried as if they had no Helper.From our text, Micah, however, brought a message of hope, stating that God would deliver His people. Their enemies would not understand that their gathering against Zion was for God to destroy them, just, as sheaves are gathered to be threshed. God's people would be strengthened to beat their enemies to pieces.This message of hope is still for us today. Though the enemies may gather against us, their plan will be to their own destruction.The designs against any child of God, his family and the Church will not stand.All we need to do is to live right and have good relationship withGod. He told His people, "Arise and thresh". Today, God is still speaking the same language to His children. Instead of fearing the enemies and fleeing from them, boldly set upon them and take the opportunity. When God has plan and work for His people, He furnishes them with strength and ability. When He does that, His children must exert the power and execute the commission.Rejoice because the enemies of your soul have been defeated.

Thought for the day: The steadfast love of God never stops

Monday February 1, 2016

Be A Better Builder-

2 CHRONICLES 4:1-8"Key Verse:*"He made also ten lavers, and put five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them: such things as they offered for the burnt offering they washed in them; but the sea was for the priests to wash in" (2 Chronicles 4:6).*"
Not many people have the privilege to build for God. Some yearn for it, but they have lost out of His favour. Yet, some who have the special privilege do not build according to pattern. To this, Marvin Ashton advised: "Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart, one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them." Solomon, the son of David, had a privilege to build a temple for God, a favour his father never had. However, the temple, in a way, violated some of God's specific commandments. For instance, the bulls, calves and oxen were the usual images, which the Canaanite used to worship their fertility god, Baal. Some Bible scholars, who reviewed the structure, condemned Solomon for the use of the images, pointing out that the Scripture expressly condemned it: "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth" (Exodus 20:4). Apparently, in the building of the temple, Solomon allowed some exuberance which God seemingly winked at. Thus, the glory that came down at the dedication of the temple. This is a pointer to many of us, who try to have true fellowship with God. We should be careful of what we bring into the service of the Lord to avoid offering strange fire on His altar. One cannot offer proud "sacrifices" and expect Him to accept it. He seeks those who come to Him in humility, ready to sacrifice their pride and lay before Him humble and contrite hearts. As New Testament believers, we must worship God without additives and encumbrances. God is a Spirit and those who worship Him must do so in spirit and in truth.*Thought for the day: *The wise builds according to the divine pattern

Sunday January 31, 2016

Reward Of Consecration

-2 KINGS 2:7-18"Key Verse:*"And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so" (2 Kings 2:10).*"
James Calvert, a missionary to Fiji Islands, which was noted for its cannibalism, consecrated himself to follow God through. When he and his fellow missionaries landed on the island, the captain of the ship, in an attempt to discourage them, tried to turn back. "You will die, the men with you will die, if you stay here," the captain cried. After a moment, Calvert, while being point-blank that they had crossed the Rubicon, replied, "We died before we came here". Calvert's ardent disposition toward God's calling aptly explained Elisha's unusual commitment of his service to God. Right from the outset, he refused to leave Elijah, wanting to be with him for as long a time as possible. Prior to that, he was a successful farmer. When Elijah cast his mantle upon him, Elisha, without hesitation, bade goodbye to his parents and followed Elijah. Many Christians, today, treasure their career and family engagement more than following Christ unreservedly. Some people even get tied down by tradition and religion of their parents. The unwavering disposition of Elisha towards God was outstanding. He never allowed anybody or anything to distract him. His focus was definite - he would continue to be Elijah's servant until the end. In our Christian journey, some people, even brethren, may try to distract us with a lot of worldly enticements, but our determination to serve God to the end will help us to overcome every temptation and enticement from the devil. Many Christians do not know that for them to make a headway in their heavenly journey, they need total consecration, a single-minded devotion to the high calling of the Almighty. That is why you need purity of heart. If you want to be spiritually strong, you have to enter into a permanent consecration with God. Consecration makes the spiritually weak strong.*Thought for the day: *The cornerstone of a steadfast life lies in uncommon consecration to God.

Saturday January 30, 2016

Consequences Of Sin

-JEREMIAH 14:1-12

Key Verse:

"Thus saith the LORD unto this people, Thus have they loved to wander, they have not refrained their feet, therefore the LORD doth not accept them; he will now remember their iniquity, and visit their sins" (Jeremiah 14:10).
Nothing else attracts God's wrath upon people more than sin. Yet, the people of Judah failed to realise this and wandered away from God. They not only worshipped false gods, they also contracted political alliances with Babylon and Egypt, and drifted far away from God. But He poured His wrath upon them. Rain ceased for a period and the people suffered. Their elites were not left out. Their servants could not even get drinking water, which caused a sad and frightened situation in the land. Farmers' crops could not yield fruits because of lack of rain. This made the land hard and unproductive. Animals that gave birth could not feed their babies. There was no grass for the animals to graze, neither was there water to drink. They could not see clearly as they were dying. The people of Judah cried to God, but He deliberately ignored their cry. Jeremiah then offered prayers on their behalf. First, he admitted they were guilty of many sins, as they turned away from God and failed to obey Him a number of times. He appealed to the Lord to show His love and pity upon them. But God said to Jeremiah, "Pray not for this people for their good". That is the reward of iniquity. No sinner will go unpunished. The calamity that will befall sinners at the end of time will be worse than what the people of Judah suffered. Today, many people deliberately offend God. They can tell lies, cheat during examination and in tax returns, secretly indulge in pornography, bear malice, etc. Some will even describe their sins as little, deluding themselves that God is "loving" and He would overlook little faults, lapses and indiscretions. They fail to realise that sin, in every aspect, is sin, whether big or small and will be punished by God ultimately. The only remedy against sin is repentance and newness of life in Jesus Christ.

Thought for the day: Sin damns, deadens, destroys and depreciates its captives.

Friday January 29, 2016

Perfect Love For All

-ROMANS 12:9-21

Key Verse:

"Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good" (Romans 12:9).
Paul the apostle, in our text, reiterated Christ's position, evidently describing genuine love as a cardinal virtue of a Christian life. He noted particularly that it must be sincere and devoid of hypocrisy. Aside from the fact that Christians must see themselves as a family, which will enable them to adequately appreciate true love, Paul pointed out that in living it out, they must equally honour other people, even more than themselves, and hate evil. Apostle Paul equally asserted that Christians must work hard in God's service with hope, patience and prayer. They should also be hospitable and generous, forbearing insult, sympathising with other people, living in unity with others and avoiding retaliation, no matter how they may have been hurt. The pertinent question is: how many of us, who claim to be Christians, actually live out these virtues? Do we really see ourselves as a family in the Household of Faith, bearing one another's burden? Today, quite a lot of people, even Christians, manifest hatred towards others. Some, because of position-seeking in the church, see others as rivals and enemies. Animosity and disunity now creep into their lives and the church. Some are never sympathetic to their fellow Christians' predicaments. Instead, they rejoice in their affliction and suffering. Repentance is the principal thing. God abhors unholy relationships. Hatred is evil, but love is comely. Being kind to your enemies may make them regret their actions. You do not need to hate your enemies. A Christian who hates The Bible others is not a true child of Christ. Evil deeds cannot defeat someone who is evil. So, Christians can only overcome evil powers when they do the right things.

Thought for the day: Love is the cardinal imperative which overcomes all odds.

Thursday January 28, 2016

God Answers Prayers

-2 CHRONICLES 6:12-21

Key Verse:

"Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to hearken unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee" (2 Chronicles 6:19).
We often search for solution to our problems everywhere else except where it matters most: from the prayer of thy servant, and God. Our problems blind us to our best interests, and they make God appear so distant or even unconcerned about our pressing circumstances. Yet, genuine succour can only come when we talk to God King Solomon knew this. He had in prayer about our needs. just completed the building of the temple in Jerusalem. He wasn't going to throw the doors open to the public without first praying intensely to God. To do this, he knelt down before God in the sight of his people. It was an act of total submission and subservience to the higher authority and sovereignty of almighty God. He repeatedly introduced himself to God as "thy servant". He at once began praising God for His faithfulness to his father, David, and the people of Israel. He then prayed that God should fulfill all that He had promised David, hear his cry, prayer and supplication. He pleaded with God to answer all the prayers he and the people of Israel would make in the temple from then onward, and that He would, as necessary, forgive all their sins. We must never forget that the almighty God is compassionate towards us. He loves and cares for us; and He is concerned about all the challenges we face in life, irrespective of how difficult they may seem. He desires the best for us as His children. He, therefore, wants us to pray and trust Him not only to hear, but grant our requests. However, we must ensure that we know Him as our Father, and that we are doing things that The Bible please Him always. For only then can He reach out to us when we appear before Him with our prayers.

Thought for the day: There is no limit to what God can do for those who call upon Him.

Joy In God's Presence

- PSALM 84:1-12

Key Verse:
"For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness" (Psalm 84:10).

The greatest desire of man is to find peace and happiness in the things that make life fulfilling. Unfortunately, for many people, this remains an empty aspiration because all their efforts are in the wrong direction. Such people go through life without realising their dreams or enjoying the true essence of living. The psalmist was different. He yearned to get away from the daily hustle and bustle of life to find a place of rest and quiet meditation in the presence of the Lord, in His house. He recognised that those who dwell in the house of the Lord were blessed, especially because they tended to draw strength from Him and obtain grace to walk in His ways. Often, they begin to thirst more for God because of the experiences of life which are likened to a walk through the "valley of Baca", a period when God seems far, when prayers seem unanswered and when hopes for a change seem to fade away. Yet, those who persevere in trusting God and walk uprightly before Him at such a time will find, not just satisfaction, but strength to continue in life's journey. God becomes "a Sun and Shield" over them. He gives them more grace and withholds no good thing from them. Whatever trial and tribulation, struggles and tears we experience in life, when we are in the presence of God, we not only draw strength, but discover that adversities have become stepping stones to God's faithfulness and blessings. When we pray, God answers and grants all we need to live for Him.
Thought for the day: God's presence offers life's greatest needs: joy and pleasure forever.

Let Christ Reign In Your Life

-MICAH 4:1-7

Key Verse: "And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever" (Micah 4:7)

Very often, some people settle for things that bring some benefits without having to work for them. They conclude that these must be blessings from God, though they live in complete disobedience to His rules and guidelines for life. In the event, they take God's mercies for granted. God's desire is to be Lord and Master over the nation of Israel. But the people seemed to have forgotten this, having been buffeted by the bitter experiences of life. Yet, the Lord assured them that at the end of the age, He will reign as King over all the earth. And Jerusalem which had been invaded, occupied and destroyed so many times, will be the seat of His power. Many people on earth would flock there to be taught the right way to live to please Him. At the time, all wars will cease, and the Lord will rule in peace. All people will go about their daily business without fear; the people will make Him their God forever. At that time, the Lord will gather victims of the world's wicked system; those that had been exiled to the furthermost parts of the earth. He will forgive their sins, receive them to Himself again and reign over them forever. Unfortunately, at this time, many people on earth will continue to call on the name of their gods, but Israel "will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever". As it will be at the end of time, so it is today. Real peace, happiness, joy and security can only be found in the Lord. His blessings are of superior quality compared to anything men may get elsewhere. But this is only for those who have entrusted their lives into His hands, who are now guided by God's command and have made Him their Lord and Master. Once He reigns over one's life, the best on earth and in eternity becomes his possession.
Thought for the day: God's rest and best are reserved for those who pass His test

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2016

Focus On Your Goal

-2 KINGS 2:1-6

Key Verse: "And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on" (2 Kings 2:6).

Things that are significant, enduring and greatly beneficial, do not usually come easily. They demand hard work, dedication and focus. They require that you are painstaking, single-minded and shun all distractions, even when you do not fully understand how your objective will be achieved. Prophet Elijah had known that his ministry on earth was coming to an end. Years earlier, he had, at God's command, appointed Elisha, a successful farmer, to assist him. God knew that Elijah had trained him enough, and that Elisha would continue with the work begun by Elijah. Yet, Elijah did not presumptuously hand over power to Elisha. He decided to put him to test to see if he was prepared for the task ahead. As his departure approached, he initiated a journey from Gilgal, first to Bethel, then to Jericho, and eventually to Jordan. From the beginning, he sought to discourage Elisha from embarking on the journey with him. But he would not be dissuaded. Even the students in the training school for prophets, the so-called "sons of the prophets" also keep taunting him about the imminent departure of his master. But if they thought that would discourage him, they too were disappointed. Elisha himself knew that his boss was about to go to heaven, and he had a goal in mind: to receive the final blessing of his master. So, he was unflinching in his resolve, as "they two went on" the journey. Heaven is the goal of all genuine Christians. Therein lies the blessings untold which God our Father has prepared for us. But in the journey to heaven, we would run into disappointments, discouragements and distractions. But whatever we experience in life, we must focus on getting there. We must live righteously, obey God completely and serve Him fervently as He commands.

Thought for the day: Set your mind on a goal, and the sky will truly be your starting point.

Saturday January 23, 2016

Pride Is Dangerous

-JEREMIAH 13:15-27

Key Verse:

"But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive" (Jeremiah 13:17).
One of the deadliest effects of pride is that it shuts a person's senses to good reason and blinds him to his weaknesses and limitations. It makes him think he is more important than other people. Such a person does not see any need to change his ways. As a result, he ends up suffering defeat and experiencing severe setbacks in life. In his numerous entreaties to the people of Judah, Prophet Jeremiah warned them to abandon pride, listen to, and obey God's commands. He urged them to humble themselves before the almighty God. He warned them that they were toying with the danger of being forcefully sent on exile as captives in the hand of a merciless foreign power. Their land would be stripped bare of men and animals, and left desolate because of their pride, arrogance and rebellion against God. He wondered why they were unwilling to change their ways, especially considering the danger that awaits them. He could not understand why they continued to disregard God and believe in the false hope that no harm would come to them for their actions. Yet, for their rebellion and numerous sins, God rendered them helpless and brought them to shame before their enemy. Like the men of Judah, pride still hinders people from abandoning their sinful and indulgent lifestyles. They look down on God, just as they do to other people. They leave no room for God in their plans. Such people are so set in their behaviour that they lose the desire to change their ways. This is a very dangerous state to be in. The only option open to people in this condition is to recognise their folly and quickly repent, else, face dire consequences of their action.

Thought for the day: Those who shrug shoulders at God's word will sooner or later, suffer bruised ego.

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Friday January 22, 2016

How Do You Rate Yourself?

-ROMANS 12:1-8

Key Verse:

"For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith" (Romans 12:3).
Many people often have an exaggerated opinion of themselves. This may be because of skills they possess or their high attainments in the activities and professions of the world. For some, it may be due to their illustrious family background. Either way, a bloated self-esteem is dangerous, as it can blind the mind to good reasoning and conduct. Unfortunately, this is not just a problem in the world, but also among Christians. Hence, Apostle Paul, writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, prescribed practical guidelines on how Christians should live. They must present themselves as living sacrifices to God. They must be holy, for that makes them acceptable to Him. They must not conform to the standards of the world, but be transformed and renewed in mind. They must moderate their self-esteem, recognizing that God has endowed everyone differently. They must function as parts of the human body which, though separate, are inter-related and work in complete unity. Each person has a different gift, and God expects Christians to use their gifts according to the proportion of faith in them. We should neither under-estimate nor over-estimate ourselves. Actually, the basis of our self-esteem is not in evaluating ourselves by worldly standards of success, but in recognizing that what makes the difference is our identity in Christ. Without Christ, we will fail all tests by scriptural, eternal standards. Whatever our talents, we must recognise that they are incomplete without the support of other people's gifts. The earlier we realise that no one person can do the work of God alone, the better for us, and the more realistic we become in assessing ourselves.

Thought for the day: God lifts those who humble themselves before Him

Thursday January 21, 2016

Stripped Of Honour

- LAMENTATIONS 1:1-11

Key Verse:

"Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is removed: all that honoured her despise her, because they have seen her unclothedness: yea, she sigheth, and turneth backward" (Lamentations 1:.
Many times, we are shocked as we watch men who had once occupied great positions of honour sank into disgrace and stripped of their once cherished prestige. This is true of some great political leaders and athletes. As soon as acts of wrong doings are discovered against them, they are stripped of the honour they once enjoyed and led away to jail. Great businessmen, popular entertainment stars, former Olympic gold medalists, etc., have had all their glories and wealth taken away from them as a result of a wrong doing. Sin brings disgrace. Jerusalem was once the envy of the nations around her. She lived in plenty and enjoyed the special favour of God. But soon, she got carried away and lived in pride, rebellion and all sorts of abominations forbidden by God. She also ignored all the warnings and entreaties of prophets to repent and turn back to God. Because she refused to yield, God gave her up. She was stripped of all that once made her proud, led to captivity and her land ravaged and destroyed. She that was once the envy of others was now despised and mocked by all. To enjoy our envied position of honour in the Kingdom of God, we must steer clear from sin. We cannot remain compatible with God if we walk contrary to His words. Sin has never added anything good to one's life. Rather, it takes away all the good that he has. Examples abound of many who once walked in the path of God but later chose to go the way of the world. They now live in bitter regret of their unfortunate actions. We must not be deceived. There is no pleasure whatsoever in sin. Don't get carried away by its alluring glamour and damning satisfaction. Once entrapped, it sucks life out of the deceived. And worse, it leads to hell. Sin is both deadly and damning.

Thought for the day: Always remember this refrain: "Sin brings disgrace"!

Wednesday January 20, 2016

When Dreams Are Fulfilled!

- 2 CHRONICLES 5:1-10

Key Verse:

"Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the LORD was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God" (2 Chronicles 5:1).
There is nothing as satisfying as seeing that we successfully accomplish the projects we set out to execute. However, more satisfying is the fact that we have been able to put a good succession plan in place to ensure the continuity of what we spent our lifetime to plan and pursue. This is what truly defines success. Whether in a family setting, a business enterprise, a church ministry or a political setup, failure to put in place a good succession plan can rubbish all the good things one has spent his lifetime to labour on. Today's text shows the completion of the building of the temple and the placement of the ark of the Lord and other instruments in the temple. It was a mission accomplished and dream realized both for Solomon and his late father, King David. It will be the joy of every parent or leader to see their successors follow up conclusively on their visions and dreams. To make for the continuity of good and viable dreams, there is need to have a good and well laid out succession plan. Properly document the plan and see that it is well communicated to the would-be successor. In addition, adequate provisions must be made for the continuity and accomplishment of the vision. David was able to do all these before passing on the baton to his son, Solomon. We must take a cue from Solomon. He committed himself from the onset of his ascension to the throne to pursue and fulfill his father's dream. As the baton to fulfil God's mandate is passed on to us, the onus lies on us to see that we passionately drive the vision till it is accomplished. Posterity will judge us for what we did with the opportunity given to us by God.

Thought for the day: Better to be a dream-maker than a dream-killer.

Tuesday January 19, 2016

Awesome Judgment

-MICAH 3:1-12

Key Verse:

"Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings" (Micah 3:4).
At times, we wonder why, with all our prayers and fasting, the heavens appear quiet, still and difficult to penetrate. In our part of the world, there has not been a time in history when we had an increase in religious activities as there is today. The volumes of prayers that rise each day, and the gamut of the "prophecies" that are being received appear to be completely rubbished by the cries of woes and oppressions the ordinary man is facing. Why does it appear that the heavens are sealed against us? Why are we having tales of woes instead of testimonies of triumph? God answers these questions in the proclamation of prophet Micah to the people of Judah in our passage for meditation today. With the whole people given to corruption, from the leadership to the led, the priests, the prophets and the people, there was no way the heavens could pay attention to them. In fact, God resolved to deal with them as they had behaved contrarily towards Him. It was very sad that everyone was caught up in the corruption and rebellion that ravaged the land. The priests and prophets who should have turned the people to the right path became themselves very corrupt. They lied to the people, took advantage of their miserable conditions to exploit and milk them dry. It is not the number of prophets that roam the streets that matters. It is not the number of churches that counts either. It is not our proud claim of religious piety. As prophets and priests of God, we must ensure that we are true to our calling. Preach the truth without fear or favour. We must truly follow the Lord and refuse to give support to those who lie in His name, claiming they are prophets. These we must do if we want God to hear us when we cry to Him.

Thought for the day: The heavens will remain silent to those who turn their backs against God.

Monday January 18, 2016

The Best For His Service

-2 CHRONICLES 2:11-18

Key Verse:

"And now I have sent a cunning man, endued with understanding, of Huram my father's" (2 Chronicles 2:13).
The place of service and the personality to be served often determines the choice of the servant. In every case, great men often look out for the most skillful and talented to enter into their service. The retinue of a king speak volumes of his glory and wealth and the quality of the service to be rendered. King Solomon had undertaken to build a house for the Lord in fulfillment of the dream of his father, David. With all the necessary materials put in place, he needed the best hands to handle the work. Huram was sent as one of the people to undertake the work. His résumé shows he was the best in the service of the king of Tyre who had recommended him. The lesson we draw from here is the quality of men that we recommend or take into the service of the King of kings. If building the kingdom of God is truly the greatest and most important service any mortal can be privileged to enter into, we should be careful to select the best hands to do this. It is disheartening to know that some people give themselves to the service of the Lord only after they have retired from the service of the world. When the best of their youthfulness and energy has been used up, that is when they want to give the ‘leftover' of their lives to God. Although God chooses "the foolish things of this world to confound the wise", this does not absolve us of our responsibility to see that we improve on our skills so that we can give our best to God. If we always bear in mind that we have been given the greatest privilege to be in the highest The Bible form of service, we will know that we cannot but give our very best to it. It is only then that we can render an acceptable and rewardable service.

Thought for the day: Don't throw your leftover to God; He deserves your very best!

Sunday January 17, 2016

A Double Loss!

-2 KINGS 1:13-18

Key Verse:

"And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, is it not because there is no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die" (2 Kings 1:16).
There are some inevitable things humans are often afraid of and will, as much as possible, try to avoid or at the best, push forward. One of such inevitable things is death. Nobody wants to face this reality of life. Many people will do whatever is in their power to avoid it. But the truth is, whether it comes today or much later, it will certainly come. What is best for us to do therefore, is to be ready for it. King Ahaziah had taken seriously ill, owing to a domestic accident he had in his palace. Becoming so concerned over his state, he wanted to know if he would recover from his ailment. He was obviously afraid to die. But instead of asking counsel from God, he sought after Baalzebub, the god of Ekron. Sure, he had no confidence to approach God because of the life of sin and wickedness he had lived. Sin robs one of the boldness to approach God's throne of mercy. Unfortunately for him, Elijah confronted his obstinacy and gave him a message that he would die. But instead of seizing this as an opportunity to cry unto God for mercy in repentance, he chose to fight God by fighting the man of God. On the long run, he died. His was a double loss; he lost here on earth and in eternity! There are certainly some things in life that are actually unpleasant and discomforting which we want to find solutions to. We may be struggling with life-threatening sickness, financial burden owing to joblessness and economic hardship, delay in childbearing, etc. We should be very mindful how we seek solutions to these problems. It is important to ensure that we do not succumb to the pressure of seeking solutions away from God. Whatever the situation, we must remain true to Him. Those who run away from Him to seek solutions elsewhere, end up compounding their problems. They suffer a double loss!

Thought for the day: There is no true help outside God.

Saturday January 16, 2016

Cleave To Him

-JEREMIAH 13:1-14

Key Verse:

"For as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I caused to cleave unto me the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah, saith the LORD; that they might be unto me for a people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear" (Jeremiah 13:11).
Educators know the importance of using visual aids to help learners understand the lesson being passed across. In the past, this form of teaching was thought to be only relevant and appropriate to young learners. With the application of modern technological devices to the teaching and learning process, however, this method has been found to have profound effects in the teaching of various categories of learners. God, the Master Teacher, had always employed this method in helping His people understand in clear and vivid terms, the message He is trying to pass across to them. In our text, He used the waist cloth to show how close the children of Israel were to Him. As long as the waist cloth was tied to the prophet Jeremiah, it remained okay and useful. But the moment it was loosed from him and buried away somewhere, it lost its usefulness and became corrupted. How illustrative this is! As long as the children of Israel stayed close to God, they were at their best. But once they detached themselves from Him and got buried in the world of sinful pleasure and idolatry, their beauty became corrupted and their usefulness lost. They became good for nothing except to be thrown away in judgment. The lesson is clear to us as Christians today. We cannot survive without God. Our usefulness, value and beauty are only ensured and enhanced as long as we remain close to Him. As we walk by His side and obey His words daily, we receive the needed vitality and grace to live, blossom and flourish. But once we lose ourselves free from the Lord to get entangled with the world and be buried in its sinful concerns and pleasures, we begin to die and decay.

Thought for the day: Our relevance to life is made manifest by our attachment to God.

Friday January 15, 2016

His Sacred Promises!

-ROMANS 11:25-36

Key Verse:

"For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance" (Romans 11:29).
Great monarchs of old pride themselves on the strength of their words, decrees and promises. Their words are so powerful that they are not carelessly uttered. Once they make a promise, their integrity lies on the strength and reliability of their promises. Apart from monarchs, men of integrity in every age are respected for their ability to keep to their promises. A man is said to be a "man of his words" when he is known to be trustworthy and dependable. But we know that however sincere a man can be when he makes a promise, his limited human nature can make him to fail in living up to his words. But not with God! Whatever He promises, He also has the power to accomplish. No situation or circumstance places a limitation on Him. He does not suffer a mood-swing that makes Him oscillate on His promise. Also, God does not make a rash promise which He thinks He does not mean. He says what He means and means what He says. His promises are irrevocable. This truth is revealed in His dealings with the children of Israel as revealed in our text. God specially chose the nation of Israel to be His people. He promised to always be with them and bless them as long as they obey. And when they sin, He would punish them by rejecting them. The purpose of this severe chastisement is to make them, on the long run, repent and return to Him. This promise remains unchanging. It is encouraging to know that we can rely wholly on God's words and not fear that He may change His mind or fail us. At the same time, we must bear in mind that His promises of judgment will not fail as well. While He has promised great blessings for those who live and walk in righteousness, He has also promised to judge all those who ignore Him and live in wickedness. These promises cannot fail.

Thought for the day: God never oscillates on His promises.