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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *19th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Why Dominion Matters For The Great Commission (2)

Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1 NKJV

*Message*

Jesus is Lord over all - and the Church has been entrusted with the responsibility of showcasing this truth by imprinting His Lordship in all segments of human endeavour. Jesus must be glorified on earth, and His glory comes from the church in partnership with the Holy Spirit.

The Lord has blessed His church with everything, and the church must rise in glory if it must also reflect the glory of the Christ. But the glory of the Church comes from its dominion over principalities, powers, and all of creation. The church must flourish both in priesthood and kingship. Dominion is a rod to exercise kingship.

Fortunately, influence is a potent mechanism for dominion. Influence is the ability to cause a person and territory to buy into your convictions and ideology without using force or cruelty. So, while believers must be properly equipped for effective evangelism, they must also be effectively equipped to be influential in their various fields and sectors.

When you are influential on the strength of the applications of kingdom principles, those that matter in that field would be drawn to you, and they want to learn what you are doing. Several stakeholders in your sector will express interest in being tutored and mentored by your ideology.

When they come to you, you educate them along the lines of kingdom principles, even if you packaged it in a secular/academic outlook. Several others will admire and adore you so much so they will inform you that, "Your God will be my God"!

*Prayers/Confessions*

Father, I thank You for entrusting me with the responsibility of showcasing Your Lordship in all areas of life. I declare that I am equipped to exercise dominion and influence in my sphere, reflecting Your glory. I confess that I am a kingdom influencer, impacting my world with Your truth. I pray for the wisdom to apply kingdom principles, drawing people to Your light. May my life be a testimony of Your goodness, and may others be inspired to follow You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

*Further Reading*

"But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God." Ruth 1:16 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *18th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Why Dominion Matters For The Great Commission

Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1 NKJV

*Message*

The first aspect of the Great Commission is the salvation of souls of people. When we intercede for the souls of a particular person or group of individuals, when we sponsor evangelistic campaigns with our resources, and when we practically preach to unbelievers, we experience success in this aspect.

However, this is just one side of the victory. While the first dimension of the gospel addresses the heart of men, the second addresses systems and structures. It is God's will that every sector of human society bows to His Lordship and subscribe to operating on the foundation of kingdom principles.

When it comes to kingdom advancement, we acquire success via evangelism and then influence. When we evangelise to humans, the Holy Spirit works on their hearts, and they believe the gospel as they receive Jesus as Lord and Savior.

However, when it comes to enthroning the Christ above systems and structures, dominion is the divine system that makes this happen. So, believers should not only be armed with the message of the gospel alone but should also be empowered to exhibit dominion on the earth realm.

Since the world operates on mind control systems, we get to also fulfill the Great Commission when we take charge of the systems that shapes society, and make sure they are operated on kingdom principles like it is in heaven.

*Prayers/Confessions*

Father, I thank You for the privilege of partnering with You in the Great Commission. I declare that I am empowered to exhibit dominion on the earth realm, and I take charge of the systems that shape society. I decree that kingdom principles govern our nation, communities, and families. In Jesus' name, Amen.

*Further Reading*

Matthew 28:19 NKJV
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *17th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Altar Of Intercession Is A Viable Platform For The Great Commission

"My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you." Galatians 4:19

*Message*

The altar of intercession is a viable and competent platform to play an essential role in the fulfilment of the Great Commission. There must be a supernatural intervention from the realm of the spirit before an unbeliever can willingly choose to rebel against sin and Satan and self.

The unbeliever must first be settled in the spirit realm, where the veil casted on their mind must be removed. If not, our preaching and resources are a waste. "But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. (II Corinthians 4:3-4)

"And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined. And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people, and the vail that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it." (Isaiah 25:6-

As we could see from the case of Paul, he maximised the power of intercession to snatch a lot of Galatian Gentiles from sin, and continued to travail for the establishment of his converts ("...Christ be formed in you.". Meaning, preaching, and teaching are not enough to fulfil the Great Commission. The case must be settled first on the altar of intercession. 

If your intercession is the seed that was planted in the spirit realm for the salvation of an unbeliever, the person who preached to the former sinner is not the only one who will get the reward in heaven - but you as the Intercessor also shares in the reward.

If we want Jesus Christ to come quickly, then more Intercessors must rise. One of the major reasons true kingdom expansion seems to be lagging is due to the weakness of the spiritual energy which divinity can utilise to introduce a supernatural intervention - and this is because there are just very few commited and faithful Intercessors. If the kingdom doesn't spread as it ought to, Jesus will keep postponing His coming, and the earth will continue to suffer.

Live your life with the rewards of eternity at heart.

*Prayers/Confessions*

In the name of Jesus, I'm endued with power and strategies to win souls into God's kingdom today.

*Further Reading*
"But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. (II Corinthians 4:3-4)

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *16th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Soul Winning And Soul Winners (5)

"Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever." Daniel 12:3 NKJV

*Message*

The Great Commission (that souls should be won and established in Christ) is at the centre of God's purpose for mankind (Matthew 28:19,20). Since it means a lot to Jesus, then it must mean a lot to us, too.

There are three major ways to participate in the business of soul winning and establishment:

1. Going out to preach the gospel (the message of the kingdom) and teaching the converts the way of the kingdom. Those called into the five fold ministry (Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers) should always inspire other believers to be active participants in this ministry by being worthy examples of the same.

2. Sponsoring kingdom projects and initiatives with your resources. These are the Sons and Daughters of Consolations, the kingdom financiers. Some will be wealthy merchants. Some are aptly described as Apostles in the marketplace who will flourish in the corporate world (the marketplace is a platform to introduce Christ, and these ones also finance the kingdom activities of the preaching missionaries)

However, irrespective of where your financial status, you must invest your resources in the Great Commission.

3. Winning people first in the realm on the spirit from the altar of intercession. This is for the Intercessors - the secret place dwellers who must generate the appropriate spiritual energies that can open territorial operations and make kingdom colonisation possible.


Faithfulness to where God has placed you will guarantee you great eternal rewards.

However, I'm encouraging you to be so eternity conscious that you will labour to sustain the capacity to function from any of the cadres as God gives you grace.

Even if you are thriving in the marketplace, make sure you still invest quality time in functioning as an Intercessor, so you will get to add more value to yourself in eternity.

*Prayers/Confessions*

In the name of Jesus, I'm endued with power and strategies to win souls into God's kingdom today.

*Further Reading*

Matthew 28:19 NKJV
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *15th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Soul Winning And Soul Winners (4)

"Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever." Daniel 12:3 NKJV

*Message*

Scripture reveals: "Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, And those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever." Daniel 12:3

The wisdom for winning souls is apparently beyond this realm - it is ancient. The framework of soul winning is definitely divine. Trying to dissect these with our limited human senses will only keep falling short again and again. We must stick to faith and do the works of the Lord.

After the end of this current age, in the ages to come, those faithful to soul winning becomes the stars of God. These ones will shine forever in glory, as their garments will shine splendidly forever. If you are conscious of your state and quality in eternity, you should give priority to soul winning.

Soul Winners are also going to be part of the armies of God in the age to come. They will stand with the Lord Jesus to war - which is the greatest honour ever. Have you imagined how honourable it is to walk close with the president of a country into a hall with ovations and cheers being given? Now, imagine how gloriously it is to war side-by-side with the King of Glory Himself.

When you invest your efforts and resources in the business of soul winning, you will also reap and inherit nations in the world to come. If you are eternity-conscious, you should give great priority to soul winning.

*Prayers/Confessions*

In the name of Jesus, I'm endued with power and strategies to win souls into God's kingdom today.

*Further Reading*

Matthew 28:19 NKJV
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *14th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Soul Winning And Soul Winners (3)

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 NKJV


*Message*

Believing the gospel and receiving Jesus is the key to salvation. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 1:16, says "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes..." And then, "That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9).

Whenever we are on an evangelical adventure out there, we must be mindful of what we preach, ensuring we preach only the gospel, which alone has what it takes to get men saved. There is an inherent power embedded in the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ that ministers to the depth of the worst sinner and makes them crave repentance. You can't achieve that with mere motivational words.

Here is a pattern:

"Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, [2] by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. [3] For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, [4] and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, [5] and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve."

So, when preaching the gospel, draw attention to the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord, and trust the Holy Spirit for utterance to meet the people at the point of their unique needs while ministering to them.

*Prayers/Confessions*

In the name of Jesus, I'm endued with power and strategies to win souls into God's kingdom today.

*Further Reading*

Matthew 28:19 NKJV
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *13th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Soul Winning And Soul Winners (2)

Matthew 28:19 NKJV

[19] Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

*Message*

Yesterday, we established the truth that soul winning is not a mere religious agenda to bring people to church, but it is a divine strategy to save lost souls from eternal damnation. This is important because anyone who died without Christ is damned forever.

This should propel us towards taking the venture of soul winning more important because there are still numerous people in the nations of the world we must help secure their souls in eternity.

It is ok to publicise your church and ministry and seek bringing more members into the fold. It's okay to invite sinners to your church, particularly if you are sure there are structures already in place that can help fast track their salvation experience when they start going to church. However, don't give priority to church attendance and membership at the expense of soul winning.

A sinner can be a committed member of a church for one reason or another, but is still in danger of eternal damnation if they die without Christ. So, what a sinner really needs is the gospel, the vehicle where Christ is revealed to them, and His Lordship is established in their heart.

As Christians, the revelation of the Christ and His enthronement is a mandate given us. You must coordinate all the resources given you in Christ to see the Lord revealed and enthroned. Use your gifts, talents, skills, relationships, resources, etc., to invest in the eternal business of soul winning, and you will reap great rewards when you arrive at the other side of eternity.

*Prayers/Confessions*
In the name of Jesus, I'm endued with power and strategies to win souls into God's kingdom today.

*Further Reading*
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *12th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Soul Winning And Soul Winners

Matthew 28:19 NKJV

[19] Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

*Message*

Soul winning is a priority of the kingdom, as it is the Lord's priority. You observe that when He was about to leave the earth after His resurrection, He was concerned about His disciples occupying themselves with the work of soul winning, thus giving them the Great Commission.

As believers, we are ministers of reconciliation, reconciling men and women back to God. The first mandate given to every minister by the Lord, irrespective of their ministry office, is to establish the Lordship of Jesus Christ in the heart of humans. Regardless of your mode of operation, this is the foundational aim. And we achieve this through the gospel of salvation.

The Lord has blessed us with different gifts and abilities as believers across board, and we must synergise everything He has given us to ensure that souls will be saved. You won't be maximising all God has blessed you with if it is not playing a role in the salvation of the lost.

Soul winning is not for evangelists alone. We all are expected to do the work of an evangelist irrespective of where we have been planted. "But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." - 2 Timothy 4:5

Soul winning is not a mere religious agenda to bring people to church. It is a divine strategy to save lost souls from eternal damnation. This is because anyone who died without Christ is damned forever. Hence, we are not saving souls just to increase Church attendance, but to help secure them in eternity.

*Prayers/Confessions*
In the name of Jesus, I'm endued with power and strategies to win souls into God's kingdom today.

*Further Reading*
But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry." - 2 Timothy 4:5

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *11th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Anointing (9)

But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. I John 2:27 NKJV

*Message*

One of the most cardinal responsibilities of the anointing is to teach you all things that pertain to God's Will for you and the fulfilment of your destiny. Of course, this doesn't mean you will become all-knowing like God (only God is Omniscient) nor won't have the need to learn from fellow believers and spiritual authorities set over you.

The TPT puts it this way: "But the wonderful anointing you have received from God is so much greater than their deception and now lives in you. There’s no need for anyone to keep teaching you. His anointing teaches you all that you need to know, for it will lead you into truth, not a counterfeit. So just as the anointing has taught you, remain in him." 1 John 2:27 TPT

Contextually, John was concerned about those who lead astray via teaching false doctrines, and drawing attention to how the anointing in the believer guides us into truth that protects us from the deceptions of mischievous agents. The anointing is the Holy Spirit poured into us, God living with us, having imparted us with illumination and wisdom to be ahead always.

That Scripture is not telling us to stop learning the Word of God, as God has placed teachers in our congregations to equip us with God's truth and help mold us into perfection in the fullness of Christ. The Holy Spirit in you is always eager to lead you to Holy Spirit-filled teachers who will help illuminate you in the ways of Christ.

*Prayers/Confessions*

Thank you, precious Father, for the blessing of the Anointing. Like Jesus, I'm anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power, and I'm sent to the whole world to do good and heal all who were oppressed by the devil, for You are with me.

*Further Reading*

"But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things." I John 2:20 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *10th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Anointing (

"how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him." Acts 10:38 NKJV

*Message*

The anointing not only empowered Jesus to do those spectacular, miraculous acts and signs and wonders, but also made Him properly positioned unto every good work. So, Jesus healed the sick, raises the dead, walked on water, cast out demons, was transfigured, etc., all by the anointing. Yet, He was enabled to carry out different other good works that glorified God and endeared Him to the people.

He fed the hungry, gave to the poor, show love to the loveless, gave hope to the hopeless, gave purpose to those living without a purpose, gave meaning to the existence of many, trained the backbenchers of society into profound leaders, and so many other good works.

As believers, we have been called unto every good work too. "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV). As a matter of fact, these good works are ladders into the heights of destiny actualization!

We are not just being anointed to heal the sick and work miracles alone, but the anointing must also be utilized to do good unto all people and take good care of society. There are a lot of hungry people around us - God wants us to feed them because they are His creatures, and He cares deeply for them (even those yet to be Christians among them).

There are many homeless and helpless people everywhere. The anointing should also be engaged to fetch solutions to be put in place to help these ones and do them good. Prostitution issues, pornography menace, drug addicts, etc., all need our exhibitions of good works. The Anointing helps us solve these problems effectively and efficiently, giving glory to God while our light shines in a dark world.

*Prayers/Confessions*

Thank you, precious Father, for the blessing of the Anointing. Like Jesus, I'm anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power, and I'm sent to the whole world to do good and heal all who were oppressed by the devil, for You are with me.

*Further Reading*

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *9th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Anointing (7)

"how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him." Acts 10:38 NKJV

*Message*

Every believer today should seek to be heavily saturated by the anointing to be effective and efficient in the execution of the ministry of reconciliation given to us by the Lord. Additionally, we are meant to function as ambassadors for Christ in this fallen world. "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God." (II Corinthians 5:20).

Every real ambassador needs resources to properly represent what they stand for in a foreign or external terrain. Hence, the anointing is a cardinal resource meant to power the ambassadorship of the believer in this world. This is important because the world will antagonise the principles of the kingdom (which you are expected to live by and influence the nations to subscribe to).

But the anointing grants you the boldness to represent Christ and His principles irrespective of where you find yourself. This is true for a man like Peter, who used to be timid. Before the anointing saturated him, he cowardly denied Christ three times. Even a little servant girl made him hide his ambassadorship tag!

But when he was submerged by the anointing, the same man stood boldly for the Lord and His kingdom and won thousands of souls.
"But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words...Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them." (Acts 2:14, 38, 40-41 NKJV).

*Prayers/Confessions*

Thank you, precious Father, for the blessing of the Anointing. Like Jesus, I'm anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power, and I'm sent to the whole world to do good and heal all who were oppressed by the devil, for You are with me.

*Further Reading*

But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. I John 2:27 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *8th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Anointing (6)

"how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him." Acts 10:38 NKJV

*Message*

As New Testament believers, we are meant to do the work of ministry in the various areas the Lord will plant our feet, and we are meant to be engrossed in every good works that will establish the shining of our light and offer glory to God.

Ephesians 4:12 says the saints must be equipped for the work of ministry. Then, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 described the focus of our ministry - "Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation."

The anointing equips you for this work of ministry on a grand scale. In Acts 19, Paul asked the disciples at Ephesus if they had received the Holy Spirit when he arrived, and they replied,"No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” (Acts 19:2). This was because those who ministered to them weren't fully equipped with the anointing.

But Paul, an anointed believer, turned the city of Ephesus around, in words and power!

"Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them....This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver. So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed." Acts 19:11-12, 17-20

Hallelujah!

*Prayers/Confessions*

Thank you, precious Father, for the blessing of the Anointing. Like Jesus, I'm anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power, and I'm sent to the whole world to do good and heal all who were oppressed by the devil, for You are with me.

*Further Reading*

But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. I John 2:27 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *7th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Anointing (5)

"how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him." Acts 10:38 NKJV

*Message*

Technically, Jesus ministered under the Old Testament since the New Testament emerged after His death and resurrection. Hebrews 9:16-17 says, "For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives."

Hence, Jesus ministered as a Man anointed by the Holy Spirit. He was baptised in the Holy Ghost to start ministry. "When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. [22] And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21-22

He was born physically on earth by a direct work of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:25), and the Spirit of God was strongly on Him. "And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: [18] “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; [19] To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” [20] Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him." Luke 4:17-20

The pattern is still the same for us. We must stay glued to the Holy Spirit to anoint us to do the work of the Lord and become all He has destined us to be.

*Prayers/Confessions*

Thank you, precious Father, for the blessing of the Anointing. Like Jesus, I'm anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power, and I'm sent to the whole world to do good and heal all who were oppressed by the devil, for You are with me.

*Further Reading*

But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. I John 2:27 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *6th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Anointing (4)

"how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him." Acts 10:38 NKJV

*Message*

There have been a lot of religious leadership figures before Jesus came at first for His earthly ministry, and even in His time, there were numerous religious leaders and teachers in the society. However, as soon as He launched into His public ministry, everyone could swiftly identify the uniqueness and awesomeness of His ministry.

Immediately He left the wilderness experience and started declaring the Kingdom everywhere, His ministry exploded despite not having a formal ministry training like the other religious leaders of the time. "And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. [24] Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. [25] Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan." Matthew 4:23-25

He started recording great impacts in record time, shaking the spiritual topography of the society independently of the structures in place by the religious leadership and culture.

After a long teaching session with multitudes, it was recorded: "And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, [29] for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes." Matthew 7:28-29

But what was the secret? We have it in Acts 10:38 - "how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him."

*Prayers/Confessions*

Thank you, precious Father, for the blessing of the Anointing. Like Jesus, I'm anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power, and I'm sent to the whole world to do good and heal all who were oppressed by the devil, for You are with me.

*Further Reading*

But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. I John 2:27 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *5th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Anointing (3)

"But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon; then he blew the trumpet, and the Abiezrites gathered behind him." Judges 6:34 NKJV

*Message*

We have been talking about how the anointing removes title barriers and qualifies the anointed above stereotypes and stratification. Samuel's father was not from the tribe of Levi, but the anointing empowered Samuel to function powerfully in the Priesthood office. Societal stratification would have relegated Deborah to the back space - but the anointing empowered her for rulership.

You may come from a disadvantaged background and you don't have any meaningful leverage to utilise for destiny actualization. The good thing is that the anointing can transform your life if you choose to engage with it. You become a solution provider irrespective of the field you are operating. A troublesome world will always submit to a solution provider.

Many of Jesus' foundation disciples were common folks whose family wasn't relevant in the most important affairs of society - politically, economically, religiously, etc. The big people belong to the families of Herod, Pilate, High Priest Caiaphas, the notable figures in the Sanhedrin, etc.

In fact, when the leaders were interviewing the likes of Peter and John, it was easy to identify that they were "uneducated and untrained men."

However, the anointing upon them empowered them to shake their world, doing great exploits the educated and rich societal and religious leaders of their time couldn't do. They rose above the stereotypes, glorifying the Lord.

"Now as they observed the boldness of Peter and John, and realized that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus." Acts 4:13

For eternity, their works keep speaking for them! By the anointing, arise and shine!

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. I John 2:27 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *4th November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Anointing (2)

"And the Spirit of the Lord began to move upon him at Mahaneh Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol." Judges 13:25 NKJV

*Message*

The anointing makes ordinary humans do extraordinary things irrespective of whatever limitations characterise their day. Gender stereotypes, societal stereotypes, etc., couldn't stop the anointed from executing great things.

The anointing removes all manner of barriers. It eradicates title barriers and empowers the willing individual who is ready and eager to partner with the Lord for greatness. For instance, it was the anointing that empowered and elevated Samuel into the Priesthood.

1 Samuel 1:1 revealed that Samuel's father, Elkanah, was from the tribe of Ephraim, not from the tribe of Levi, which was the priestly tribe. However, when the anointing came upon him, everyone submitted to his priestly ministry.

Historically, there are places where women are not allowed to lead, either in religious circles or societal leadership positions. However, the anointing always breaks those barriers as everyone submits to a solution provider.

Look at the case of Deborah the Prophetess in the Book of Judges. Their ancient society had some elements of patriarchal tendencies. A patriarchal system is a social structure where men hold primary power and authority, often dominating roles in politics, economics, culture, and family life. Men often hold positions of power and decision-making authority. Traditional roles and expectations are often assigned based on gender. Hence, many men don't place high regard on the opinion of women.

However, the anointing upon Deborah set her apart and on high, that even strong warriors like Barak submitted to her rulership and guidance. Are you unjustly suffering from certain stereotypes? Don't worry! Contend for the anointing!

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things." I John 2:20 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *3rd November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Anointing

Judges 11:29 NKJV
Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and passed through Mizpah of Gilead; and from Mizpah of Gilead he advanced toward the people of Ammon.

*Message*

The Scripture is filled with great men and women across the different pages of human history who did great exploits we still celebrate today. Nevertheless, these people are also mortals like we are, but they could work supernatural exploits as they were aided by the anointing.

Of Jephthah:
"Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and passed through Mizpah of Gilead; and from Mizpah of Gilead he advanced toward the people of Ammon." Judges 11:29 NKJV

Of Gideon:
"But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon; then he blew the trumpet, and the Abiezrites gathered behind him." Judges 6:34 NKJV

Of Samson:
"And the Spirit of the Lord began to move upon him at Mahaneh Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol." Judges 13:25 NKJV

And many more!

One thing is sure, the Lord partnered with these great people by empowering them with the Anointing to execute what He ordained them to do. Without the anointing, they, too, will have been like every other weak man, devoid of the fortitude to fulfill destiny.

It doesn't matter how weak or disadvantaged you think you are right now. The anointing will make the difference if you choose to work with it. God's Anointing empowers you with the fortitude for destiny actualization.

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. [18] And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit. James 5:17-18

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Jesus is Lord forevermore! Amen.

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *2nd November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: 5 Things To Know As You Start The Month Of November

Jeremiah 1:5
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

*Message*

As the year gradually approaches it end, a lot of people have been believing for divine words and directions for their lives as well as other things that concerns them, wondering if they are actually on track with divine timetable. What is God saying? What has God been trying to make you know recently?

Fortunately, I'm going to share God's word with you, and you should take these very seriously:

1. Seeing the new month in peace is an exhibition of God's goodness. Remember that several people couldn't make it this far despite being better than you in various ways - in character, carefulness, richness, etc. Scripture says,Jeremiah 1:5: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

So, God wants you to offer quality worship in appreciation. He's not starved of worship - but His love for you makes yours special.

2. God has a purpose for you, and it's not by mistake that you are still around till this moment. Even centuries before now, God already knew you by name when you were still inside His womb, and He knew you would be around even in November 2025. Hence, you are not unimportant. You are very special to Him. The God of the universe knows you by name, and you have a role to play in His eternal plan. It says in Jeremiah 1:5: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

This reality should always fuel your self-worth and esteem. Don't let anything contrary to God's word define you!

3. God expects that before the end of November, you will record success as you move forward on the path of destiny. Your destiny is to have an intimate righteous relationship with God through Jesus Christ, being empowered with the Anointing of the Holy Ghost to exercise dominion over the earth, the resources embedded in the earth, the systems that governs the administration of the earth, and then grow in influence to make people subscribe to your kingdom beliefs.

4. Hence, if you are yet to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, God expects that before the end of the month, you will embrace Him and start a relationship with Him. You can do so now, anywhere you are, call upon His Name! And if you already have a relationship with Him, God expects that by the end of the month, you would have gotten closer to Him in intimacy.

5. The Holy Spirit is ever eager to partner with you to become vehemently successful. As you progress in the month, keep engaging Him to discover your natural abilities and gifting, your life assignments, etc. As you engage Him for the empowerment of the Anointing for exploits, also commit yourself to acquiring sophisticated knowledge and skills to deliver your abilities on a sophisticated level.

In conclusion, the year is not over yet. God is set to help you accomplish those great things before the end of the year!

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

Jeremiah 1:5: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *1st November, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Faith Of Jephthah (12)

Hebrews 11:32 NKJV
[32] And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets:

*Message*

We've seen how the faith of Jephthah employed the usage of the spiritual technology of making vows, and as believers in the New Testament, we have been exploring different spiritual tools available to us that helps enhance our destiny actualization. Today, let's look at the tool of the Anointing.

You see, the characters we celebrate today as patriarchs and matriarchs of faith for their supernatural exploits were vehemently aided by the anointing. You don't do supernatural things on the strength of your mortal prowess. Rather, you exhibit supernatural exploits with supernatural resources like the anointing.

Once an individual is anointed, they are empowered to excel in life and have the inherent capability to be very great in life and never experience smallness. The anointing is the divine enablement given by the Holy Ghost. Remember, He gives us our destinies via assignments and responsibilities.

Hence, He who has given you your life purpose also gives the unction to function powerfully within the role He has ordained for you.

The anointing can do for you what you can never do all your lifetime for yourself with all your degrees, opportunities, human connections, etc. The Holy Ghost resides in you, dear believer. Just keep engaging Him and you keep growing in the anointing.

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord delivered them into his hands." Judges 11:32 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *31st October, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Faith Of Jephthah (11)

Hebrews 11:32 NKJV
[32] And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets:

*Message*

Remember, we could see how the faith of Jephthah employed the usage of the spiritual technology of making vows to enhance the fulfilment of his destiny assignment. In the past few days, we have been talking about some other spiritual technologies available for the believer today, emphasizing the tool of intercession.

Now, let's see another tool wrapped in the Name of Jesus. You see, if you can have a right revelation of the Name of Jesus and gain mastery of its usage, you will be vehemently empowered for effectiveness and efficiency in destiny fulfilment.

"Therefore God also has highly exalted Him (Jesus) and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:9-11

"Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise and walk. And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. " Acts 3:6,7

Since Jesus is the fullness of the God-head, the Name of Jesus is superior to the individual dimensions of God in the Old Testament. Before the Name of Jesus was given us, the patriarchs of old experienced and walked with different individual dimensions of God, and they named Him as such. 

So, the Name of Jesus is versatile and can be engaged to experience different dimensions of God as needed at that very moment. This means we have more advantages than the patriarchs in the Old Testament. Jesus even said while John the Baptist is greater than the Old Testament patriarchs, the least in the Kingdom is greater than John (and by implication, the Old Testament patriarchs). Why? Because we in the Kingdom have the Name of Jesus, which they don't have.

If you don't exercise your authority in Christ Jesus, you will be frustrated. We are saved by the authority in Christ and are given the Name of Jesus to exercise that authority. If you don't know how to exercise the authority, and you are waiting to grow in stature, you will be in trouble. 

You don't align with your circumstances. You cause your circumstances to align with the word of God. Come to a point where you make things happen in Jesus' Name.

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord delivered them into his hands." Judges 11:32 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *30th October, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Faith Of Jephthah (10)

Hebrews 11:32 NKJV
[32] And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets:

*Message*

We have seen how the faith of Jephthah revealed the wisdom in engaging spiritual technologies for effectiveness and efficiency in destiny assignments. While he employed the spiritual tool of making vows, there are other spiritual technologies available for us, including the tool of intercession.

While a lot of believers today are engrossed with their own issues and challenges, you will be doing yourself greater good if you give great priority to indulging the tool of intercession, where you look away from yourself and offer incense of prayers and worship on behalf of others. Actually, intercession is an instruction as well as an avenue to set yourself up for divine all-round prosperity in the kingdom. 

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.” For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, “Peace be within you.” Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek your good." Psalms 122:6‭-‬9

There is always a 'Jerusalem' for everyone of us to intercede for. Your 'Jerusalem' can be a person, or a geographical location, or a church, or a tribe, and so on. Every believer has been instructed to always seek to know the 'Jerusalem' they must intercede for per time and engage that ministry unfailingly. 

Now, the other parts of that scripture talked about how those who are faithful to the assignment of their own Jerusalem will be prospered. Great blessedness is attached to the conformity of your Jerusalem to God's perfect Will. In other words, when the things you are interceding for are becoming conformed to God's perfect Will, you also flourish. 

Intercession is one of God's unfailing strategies to ensure His children will keep flourishing at all sides.

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord delivered them into his hands." Judges 11:32 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *29th October, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Faith Of Jephthah (9)

Hebrews 11:32 NKJV
[32] And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets:

*Message*

The faith of Jephthah revealed the wisdom in engaging spiritual technologies for effectiveness and efficiency in destiny assignments. In his case, he employed the spiritual tool of making vows. Incredibly, we need to know about several other spiritual technologies that can be employed for effectiveness and efficiency in destiny.

One of these other spiritual technologies is intercession. I believe you have already come to terms with the fact that as a Christian, you are ordained by the Lord as a Priest and King (Revelation 1:6). Now, you should also know that intercession is a major rod in the hand of the priest, and the office of priesthood (which every believer should occupy) entails investing quality time for the business of intercession. 

There are very good reasons intercession should become part of us. Our Lord Jesus, despite being Who He is, continues engaging the ministry of intercession.

"Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us". Romans 8:34

"But He, because He continues forever, has an unchangeable priesthood. Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens" Hebrews 7:24-26 

Additionally, the Holy Spirit is an Intercessor. It was written of Him in Romans 8:26 -

"Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."

Every believer is required to give great priority to intercession, since we are priests to God. In God's wisdom, intercession was crafted for our advantage. It yields certain divine energies that helps make things work for you good from the spiritual realm (think the principle of sowing and reaping).

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord delivered them into his hands." Judges 11:32 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *28th October, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Faith Of Jephthah (8 )

Hebrews 11:32 NKJV
[32] And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets:

*Message*

Now, let us talk about the vow of Jephthah. Of course, in a sense, Jephthah was bound to win the battle even without the vow, because it was stated that: "Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and passed through Mizpah of Gilead; and from Mizpah of Gilead he advanced toward the people of Ammon." Judges 11:29 NKJV

In other words, he already had the Manifest Presence of the Lord and already have all it takes to win the battle.

However, being a spiritual man, he decided to employ the spiritual technology of making vows to enhance his victory. Remember, the essence of technology is to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Thus, there are spiritual technologies that can always be employed to make perfect whatever it is that concerns your destiny - one of which is vows.

Someone referred to vows as "the credit system of the kingdom." Jephthah's error was making a vow based out of zeal, without the application of wisdom. If you have a need to employ the technology of making a vow, you must do so with uttermost wisdom and not out of zeal.

In the book of 1 Samuel, we were first introduced to a barren woman known as Hannah, troubled about her inability to give birth to her own kids. However, she got a stage where she couldn't bear the reproach anymore and decided to employ the instrumentality of vowing:

"And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish. [11] Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.” I Samuel 1:10-11 NKJV

Heaven moved immediately because the promise brought her into alignment with what God has in mind - preparing to send a son who will be both a priest and prophet unto Him. Hence, making a vow remains a powerful spiritual tool. But it must be engaged with great wisdom and not out of zeal.

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord delivered them into his hands." Judges 11:32 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *27th October, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Faith Of Jephthah (7)

Hebrews 11:32 NKJV
[32] And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets:

*Message*

By faith, Jephthah took the battle against Ammon to the realm of the Spirit, engaging priesthood that gave him an edge over his enemies. It was written:

"And Jephthah made a vow to the Lord, and said, “If You will indeed deliver the people of Ammon into my hands, [31] then it will be that whatever comes out of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the people of Ammon, shall surely be the Lord’s, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” Judges 11:30-31 NKJV

Priesthood is a blessing, as it presents a platform to shape your destiny from the realm of the Spirit, with your own hands. Fortunately, as a child of God, He has made you both a king and a priest (Revelation 1:6). On the strength of priesthood, you climb up the heights of Zion to excavate all you need to exert your kingship on earth.

If you want to live a truly successful life devoid of defeats, you must exercise dominion. But you need to fetch the tokens you need to exercise dominion from the spirit realm via priesthood. Don't leave your life and destiny to chance. It's very dangerous doing so.

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord delivered them into his hands." Judges 11:32 NKJV

In a previous post, I shared how I went back to my former secondary school to impact the new generation.

You can see that here https://www.nairaland.com/8536315/went-back-former-secondary-school

Remember, no one is meant to be disadvantaged. You can always look inwards and exhibit the things God has deposited inside of you, to become great in life.

On October 10th, 2025, I returned to my alma mater, the University of Ibadan, to deliver a lecture at the annual "Black History" event organized by the History Department. This year's theme was "Black Power and the Celebration of African Heritage," and I spoke on "Utilizing History and Your Natural Abilities to Get Ahead in Today's Society."

Here is a modified transcript of my speech:

"It is a well-known fact that one of the reasons we learn history and study the past, is to beautify our lives in the present. Those of the past lived in a different society from ours today, but indeed our lives are interconnected in different ways.

In 2018, I was a 100-level student at the Ibadan School of History, and I vividly remember sitting somewhere in this very hall during the first Black History event I attended. In my set, I was among the few who deliberately chose History when applying for admission—though I still can't fully explain why, as I could have pursued Law with my impressive JAMB score.

Many others were only dumped to the department because they couldn't meet up with the cut off mark for courses like law, political science, etc. They wondered what they could possibly do with a History degree in today's competitive Nigeria, believing their peers in disciplines like Medicine, Nursing, or Engineering had a clear advantage

Now, since we know that history always repeat itself, I'm sure there are people here who have the same thoughts. The response I will give you is that studying History will gift you these three invaluable skills and characteristics, amongst others, that can be utilised to forge ahead in life and be ahead of several others in society:

1. An Analytical Mind
2. An Excellent Creative thinker
3. An Excellent Researcher.

Many young people in our society today lack these three qualities. If you allow history to shape you, you will embody all three—and you will find yourself ahead of the curve.

Let me share a case study from my NYSC experience. Even before registering, I took time to analyze the scheme and discovered it offers a fair platform that anyone can leverage to excel. I learned that distinguishing yourself across the four major pillars of NYSC could earn you a Local Government Chairman's Award, followed by a State Government Award, ultimately making you eligible for Presidential Honours. I researched past award winners, reached out to some of them, and learned from their experiences.

During my service year, I incorporated creativity into every activity on the NYSC platform. On the day of my Passing Out Parade, I was honored with both the Lokoja Local Government Chairman's Award and the Kogi State Government Award, making me eligible for Presidential Honours.

I want to complement all I have said with admonishing you to also utilise your natural abilities, known as talents, to get ahead in life.

A case study to consider, Ladi Kwali. Her story is a powerful example of natural talent and creativity,

Ladi Kwali (1925–1984) was a Nigerian potter from Kwali, Abuja, whose natural artistic gift transformed traditional pottery into a globally celebrated art form. Born into a region where the craft was a common one among women, Ladi discovered early in life that she had a unique ability to mold clay into graceful, balanced, and decorative forms. Without formal education or technical training, she relied on her natural intuition, observation, and creativity to shape clay into vessels that were both functional and artistically beautiful.

Her skill in hand-building pots—especially water jars and cooking vessels—quickly gained her local recognition. What made Ladi stand out was her attention to detail and artistic imagination. She often decorated her pots with intricate geometric and animal designs that reflected local culture and storytelling traditions. These artistic touches gave her work a distinct identity, making her pieces sought after even before she gained national fame.

Her breakthrough came when British potter Michael Cardew, who established the Abuja Pottery Training Centre in the 1950s, discovered her talent. Impressed by her craftsmanship and natural flair for design, he invited her to join the center. There, Ladi learned modern pottery techniques such as wheel-throwing and glazing—skills she combined with her indigenous knowledge. This fusion of traditional African art and Western methods made her work stand out internationally.

Her pieces were later exhibited in London and across Europe, earning her international acclaim. She became Nigeria’s first globally recognized female potter and was featured on the Nigerian ₦20 note—an honor that immortalized her legacy. Despite the challenges women faced in her time, Ladi Kwali’s natural ability, discipline, and willingness to learn helped her excel in a male-dominated and colonially influenced society.

But what can we learn from Ladi Kwali’s journey today?

Lesson 1: Natural Talent Is Just the Beginning

Ladi Kwali was naturally gifted, but she didn’t stop there. She kept learning, improving, and mastering her craft. Whatever your talent — whether it’s art, writing, music, or leadership — don’t rely on it alone. Work hard to refine it. Talent opens the door, but discipline keeps you in the room.

Lesson 2: Value Your Culture

Ladi’s art was deeply rooted in her African heritage. She showed that our traditions and stories are treasures, not obstacles. In a world that often pushes us to copy others, she reminds us to stay original and proud of who we are.

Lesson 3: Hard Work and Humility Bring Success

She didn’t achieve fame overnight. Her rise came through years of dedication and consistency. Her humility also helped her learn from others, including those from different backgrounds. Hard work, patience, and humility never go out of style.

Lesson 4: Women Can Break Barriers

At a time when women had limited opportunities, Ladi Kwali became a national and international icon. She proved that gender is never a barrier to greatness. Her story tells every young girl here: You can achieve anything if you believe in yourself and develop your abilities.

Lesson 5: Creativity Has No Boundaries

Ladi’s creativity transformed simple clay into art that touched the world. She reminds us that greatness can come from the simplest things — if we use our imagination and passion.

In conclusion, Ladi Kwali’s life is not just the story of a potter. It’s the story of what happens when natural talent meets determination, learning, and vision. She used her hands to shape clay — and in doing so, she shaped history. Her legacy encourages each of us to discover, develop, and use our own creative gifts to make a difference in our communities and in the world.

So today, I leave you with this question:
If Ladi Kwali could use her natural abilities to make global impact with just clay and creativity, what can you do with your own gifts?

Thank you.

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Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *25th October, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Faith Of Jephthah (5)

Hebrews 11:32 NKJV
[32] And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets:

*Message*

After the elders of Israel pleaded with Jephthah to come fight against their enemies, he exhibited wisdom by negotiating the terms into his favour:

"So Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, “If you take me back home to fight against the people of Ammon, and the Lord delivers them to me, shall I be your head?” [10] And the elders of Gilead said to Jephthah, “The Lord will be a witness between us, if we do not do according to your words.” Judges 11:9-10 NKJV

First, by faith, he knew he's going to win the battle against Ammon, and he knew the victory is a platform to enter into his destiny of being a decorated Judge/Leader. Hence, he didn't leave the future to chance but first negotiate with the elders of Israel before taking any action. Since they needed his services so badly at that point, they gave him what he wanted.

The wisdom here is that if he didn't negotiate, after winning the battle, the elders could simply give him some sum of money with a "thank you", and he will go back to the nomadic life of raiding with his men. However, he wisely negotiated for a reward that is consistent with His destiny. He determined his compensation based on what destiny demands.

Dear reader, you don't just take any offer being thrown at you, hence you end up wasting time and energy. Negotiate for rewards that are consistent with your destiny, and don't sell yourself for less.

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord delivered them into his hands." Judges 11:32 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *24th October, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Faith Of Jephthah (4)

Hebrews 11:32 NKJV
[32] And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets:

*Message*

As Jephthah was with his men, raiding for survival, what he never knew was that he was been watched and observed. Hence, immediately issues came upon the children of Israel, he was looked for and pleaded with to help out:

"It came to pass after a time that the people of Ammon made war against Israel. [5] And so it was, when the people of Ammon made war against Israel, that the elders of Gilead went to get Jephthah from the land of Tob. [6] Then they said to Jephthah, “Come and be our commander, that we may fight against the people of Ammon.” Judges 11:4-6 NKJV

Really, if you keep working on the path of destiny irrespective of the current unpleasant circumstances around you, if you can persevere, there will definitely be a point of breakthrough where you breakforth and leap into greater heights. The truth is, there will always be peculiar opportunities that only those you have been deeply rooted out of the limelight can take advantage of, because they have sharpened themselves to become solution providers.

When opportunity meets preparedness, success is inevitable. Dear reader, just keep sharpening yourself in destiny, out of the limelight and distractions. One day, your opportunity will come. One day, you will be sought-after with a problem only people like you have the solution to provide.

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord delivered them into his hands." Judges 11:32 NKJV

Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *23rd October, 2025)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Faith Of Jephthah (3)

Hebrews 11:32 NKJV
[32] And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets:

*Message*

Jephthah's journey and experience share some similarities with that of David. It was recorded that: "Then Jephthah fled from his brothers and dwelt in the land of Tob; and worthless men banded together with Jephthah and went out raiding with him." (Judges 11:3 NKJV).

In spite of being relegated and despised by their own family members, these men had faith for a glorious future. They know they will one day lead their people, although the current situation doesn't seem like it. Hence, faith taught them to begin to put into practise the future even in today's unseemly reality. They started exhibiting leadership without waiting for titles and positions.

The result was that they started attracting men who would join forces with them to start shaping the future. You see, even if you have received several prophecies of a glorious future characterised by great influence and dominion, you shouldn't merely fold your arms doing nothing today. At some point, you should start, by faith, exhibiting the type of future you anticipate. By so doing, you attract the necessary resources (in terms of people, experience, character, etc) that helps quickens your becoming in the future.

It should also be noted that at this level, like David, Jephthah also attracted "worthless men." Thanks to God, he didn't despise them, but took time to express leadership that transformed them into formidable soldiers who became his mighty men in the future.

*Prayers/Confessions*

By faith, I see into the future and take sacrificial steps to be a blessing to the next generation.

*Further Reading*

"So Jephthah advanced toward the people of Ammon to fight against them, and the Lord delivered them into his hands." Judges 11:32 NKJV